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At Solutions Community Counseling and Recovery Centers, we prioritize the behavioral health of families with five convenient locations, including our Mason office. Our collaboration with Liberty began this school year, empowering students through school-based therapy by Michelle Williamson, MSW, LSW. With expertise in Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Michelle helps students, parents, and educators create effective treatment plans. Common issues addressed include ADHD, anxiety, and depression, ensuring families receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive.
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Solutions: Your Behavioral Health Partner Liberty Junior
Who are we? • Solutions Community Counseling and Recovery Centers • We have 5 locations • Closest is Mason office • Provide Behavioral Health for entire family • We started the collaboration with Liberty at the start of this school year
Michelle Williamson, MSW, LSW Michelle Williamson is a School Based Therapist through Solutions CRCC. She helps students, parents, teachers and counselors by collaborating and planning treatment. Michelle values working in the school, as it is a collaborative effort with everyone involved and enjoys helping others to reach their full potential. Michelle has had trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) and provides trauma informed care. Michelle holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and has had 7 years experience working in the social work field. Michelle has been married for 7 years and enjoys spending time with her husband and doting on her two adorable nieces
Referrals • You can send through the school counselor, principal or vice principal • Or contact Michelle at the school
Common issues • Most common diagnoses across our programs • ADHD • Anxiety • Depression
ADHD • Trouble concentrating • Not finishing things • Not able to focus • Fidgety all the time • Goes from thing to another quickly • Sleeps very little • Lots of energy
Anxiety • Trouble falling asleep • Or cannot stay asleep • Fear of being alone • Fear of new experiences • Picking at skin • Nail biting • Strong startle response • Being overly self-critical • Panics in anticipation of things
Depression in children • Irritability or anger • Continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness • Social withdrawal • Increased sensitivity to rejection • Changes in appetite -- either increased or decreased • Changes in sleep -- sleeplessness or excessive sleep
Depression symptoms continued • Vocal outbursts or crying • Difficulty concentrating • Fatigue and low energy • Physical complaints (such as stomachaches, headaches) that don't respond to treatment • Reduced ability to function during events and activities at home or with friends, in school, extracurricular activities, and in other hobbies or interests • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt • Impaired thinking or concentration • Thoughts of death or self harm
Studies show • Issues in behavioral health do affect ability to learn • Children can learn things to help them cope, learn and grow • Families are involved in treatment even if the child is seen at school