Our Services

Provide individual and group multicultural and multilingual counseling Services to EML and METS students.

• Assist in the cultural, social, and emotional adjustment of EML students in MCPS.
• Work with school staff and EML students in resolving crises.
• Assist in resolving conflicts arising from cross-cultural misunderstandings.
• Assist EML students in developing decision-making skills and coping skills.
• Collaborate with school staff and administration in cross-disciplinary problem-solving processes, as necessary.
• Assist EML students in developing awareness of academic, social, and career alternatives in MCPS and beyond.
• Guide students in developing awareness of academic, social, and career choices within MCPS and the community.
• Provide career and vocational counseling.
• Work in collaboration with school-based counselors and administrators to meet the needs of EML students.

How To Contact Us

We recognize the importance of supporting your child and can help you with questions or concerns that may arise during the school year.

To access EML Therapeutic Counseling services:

Schools with an assigned EML Therapeutic Counselor

• Please contact your assigned ETC to refer a student.

Schools without an assigned EML Therapeutic Counselor

• Complete the Referral for ELD Counseling and submit it.

• Contact Norca Yarborough, Lead EML Therapeutic Counselor, at 240-447-8134 with any questions.

EML Resources

• FSU Center for Child Stress & Health
• AAHI Resources Library
• FAIR Girls