Refer a Student to Therapeutic Tutoring: A Partner You Can Trust
When you refer a student to Therapeutic Tutoring, you are connecting them with a team of licensed clinicians who understand the full picture — not just the academic gaps, but the anxiety, frustration, self-doubt, and unmet potential that so often sit beneath them. We welcome referrals from therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, school counselors, professors, and teachers who recognize that a student needs something more than traditional academic support.
We will take exceptional care of your student — and we will keep you in the loop every step of the way.
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Who Refers Students to Therapeutic Tutoring?
We receive referrals from a wide range of professionals who share a commitment to student well-being and academic success:
- Therapists and psychologists who are working with a student on anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma and recognize that academic struggles are part of the clinical picture
- Neuropsychologists and evaluators who have completed a psychological assessment and want to ensure the student receives follow-through on recommendations
- School counselors and special education coordinators who see a student struggling despite existing supports
- Teachers and professors who notice a student's potential is not being reflected in their performance
- Disability services professionals at colleges and universities supporting students navigating academic accommodations
If you are wondering whether therapeutic tutoring might be right for a student you work with, the answer is almost certainly yes — and we welcome a conversation before any formal referral is made.
What Students Gain From Therapeutic Tutoring
The students you refer will receive something genuinely different from what they have likely tried before. Our approach is grounded in the science of learning and the clinical psychological process, and it produces results that go well beyond improved grades.
Students who work with our therapeutic tutors typically experience:
- A significant reduction in school-related anxiety and avoidance
- Improved self-concept and confidence as a learner
- Greater engagement with schoolwork and a renewed sense of possibility
- Stronger executive functioning skills, including planning, organization, and follow-through
- Academic gains in the specific areas of difficulty — reading, writing, math, study skills, and more
- Strategies that persist long after sessions end, producing lasting change rather than dependency
This is possible because our therapeutic tutors do not treat the academic and emotional dimensions of a student's struggles as separate problems. They address them together, in every session, the way they actually occur in a student's life.
To learn more about the evidence base behind this approach, the American Psychological Association's resources on student learning and mental health and the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provide excellent context for the population we serve.
We Believe in Collaboration — and We Mean It
We know that the professionals who refer students to us are often deeply invested in those students' outcomes. That investment matters to us, and we do not take it for granted.
Our commitment to referring professionals is straightforward:
- We will communicate. With appropriate consent, we are happy to provide regular progress updates, participate in school or clinical team meetings, and coordinate care with treating therapists, school psychologists, and other professionals.
- We will not work in a silo. When a student has an IEP, a 504 plan, an existing treatment relationship, or a neuropsychological evaluation on file, we want to know about it — and we will use that information to make our work more coherent and effective.
- We will tell you if something falls outside our scope. If a student's needs require services beyond what therapeutic tutoring can address, we will say so clearly and help connect the family with appropriate resources, including individual therapy or a formal psychological evaluation.
The research is clear that coordinated, team-based support for students with learning differences produces better outcomes than siloed interventions. We built our model around that evidence, and collaboration with referring professionals is central to it.
Students We Work With
Our therapeutic tutoring services are designed for students who face one or more of the following challenges:
- Learning disabilities — including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia — that affect academic performance despite strong underlying ability
- ADHD — particularly the executive functioning and self-regulation challenges that affect organization, time management, task initiation, and sustained attention
- Twice-exceptional (2e) learners — gifted students whose learning differences are masked by or in tension with their strengths
- Anxiety and school avoidance — students whose emotional responses to academic demands are interfering with attendance, performance, or both
- College students navigating new academic demands, disability accommodations, or the transition from structured secondary school support
- Students with no formal diagnosis who are simply underperforming relative to their clear potential
If you are unsure whether a student fits our model, our guide to when to consider therapeutic tutoring may help — or simply reach out and we will talk it through with you.
How to Make a Referral
Referring a student is straightforward. There is no formal referral form required, though we welcome any clinical or educational background you would like to share.
The most common paths are:
- Direct the student or family to our booking page to schedule a free consultation: picktime.com/scheduleaconsult
- Contact us yourself first if you would like to discuss the student's needs before making a formal referral — we welcome that conversation through our contact page
- Share our website with families: therapeutictutoring.com — our FAQ page and services overview are good starting points for families who want to understand what we do before reaching out
Helpful information to share with us, if available: prior psychological or neuropsychological evaluations, IEP or 504 plans, and a brief description of your observations. We do not require documentation to begin — our intake process is designed to gather what we need to get started effectively.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Referring Professionals
The questions below are among the most common we hear from therapists, psychologists, teachers, and professors considering a referral.
What types of students benefit most from a referral to therapeutic tutoring?
Therapeutic tutoring is especially effective for students with learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), ADHD, anxiety, twice-exceptional (2e) profiles, executive functioning challenges, and students who are academically capable but emotionally blocked. It is also well-suited for college students navigating disability accommodations or academic transitions.
How does therapeutic tutoring differ from traditional tutoring?
Traditional tutoring addresses academic content. Therapeutic tutoring goes further by integrating clinical psychological methods — including CBT-informed strategies, motivational techniques, and emotional regulation support — into every session. Our therapeutic tutors are licensed clinicians with training in education, so they address both the emotional barriers and the academic gaps simultaneously.
How do I make a referral to Therapeutic Tutoring?
The easiest way is to direct the student or family to our free consultation booking page, or to have them reach out through our contact page. If you would like to discuss a student's needs before making a formal referral, we welcome that conversation — simply mention that you are a referring professional.
Will I receive updates on a student I refer?
Yes, with appropriate consent. We believe strongly in collaborative care and are happy to communicate with referring therapists, psychologists, teachers, and professors about student progress. We can provide written progress updates, participate in team meetings, or stay in touch as informally or formally as is most useful to you and the student.
Are services available online for students outside Massachusetts?
Yes. We provide online therapeutic tutoring to students across the country. Our clinicians are licensed in multiple states and operate under PSYPACT where applicable, making it possible to serve students in 44 states virtually. In-person services are available in the greater Boston area and San Diego.
What information is helpful to include when making a referral?
Any background you can share is helpful — prior psychological or neuropsychological evaluations, IEP or 504 plans, academic records, or simply a brief description of your observations and concerns. We do not require formal documentation to begin, and our intake process is designed to gather the information we need to get started effectively.
Do you work with students who already have a therapist or psychologist?
Absolutely — and we actively welcome it. Therapeutic tutoring is designed to complement, not replace, existing therapy or psychological services. We coordinate with treating clinicians regularly and consider collaboration with a student's existing care team a hallmark of our approach. Learn more about who we are and how we work.
What age groups do you serve?
We work with students of all ages — from elementary school through college and into adulthood. Our therapeutic tutors adjust their approach to the developmental level and specific needs of each individual.
Ready to Refer a Student?
We would be honored to work with the students you support. Whether you have a specific student in mind or simply want to learn more about whether our approach might be a fit, we welcome the conversation. There is no obligation, no paperwork, and no cost for an initial consultation.
And once you refer a student, we will not disappear. We will stay as connected to you and to the student's care team as you would like us to be — because that is what produces the best outcomes, and because the students you send to us deserve nothing less.
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