Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Educational & Therapeutic Placement Services
TAG Counseling, founded in 1998, specializes in educational consulting and therapeutic placement for adolescents and young adults. Our team, led by Licensed Professional Counselor Tamara Ancona, provides comprehensive assessments, personalized guidance, and ongoing support to families navigating complex educational and mental health challenges. With decades of combined experience, we visit and evaluate programs nationwide to ensure optimal placement for each client's unique needs.Our holistic approach includes parent support, transitional planning, and collaboration with local professionals to foster long-term success. We serve families across the United States, offering expertise in therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, and addiction recovery programs while maintaining strict ethical standards in all referrals.
Services
Comprehensive Assessment
Educational Placement
Parent Support
Transitional Planning
Therapeutic Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in educational consulting and therapeutic placement
- Our team conducts on-site evaluations of 25-30% of US programs annually
- We provide comprehensive family assessments and ongoing placement monitoring
- Our clinicians maintain active memberships in leading professional associations
- We specialize in connecting families with non-referal-compensated programs
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Georgia)
What people say
Life-changing interventions
Exceptional professional knowledge
Continuous compassionate support
Accurate program assessments
Successful placement outcomes
Services
Comprehensive Assessment
Our detailed assessment process identifies each child's unique needs through parent interviews, developmental history reviews, and professional consultations. We analyze academic records, behavioral patterns, and clinical documentation to create personalized placement recommendations. This thorough evaluation ensures families receive targeted solutions matching their child's specific requirements.
Educational Placement
We connect families with appropriate educational environments including therapeutic boarding schools and specialty programs. Our consultants visit 25-30% of US programs annually to verify quality and suitability. We facilitate admissions processes and maintain ongoing communication with program staff to ensure successful placements.
Parent Support
Our support services include continuous consultative availability and referrals to local mental health professionals. We help parents navigate complex emotional challenges while providing practical guidance throughout the placement journey. This includes connecting families with appropriate counseling and support groups.
Transitional Planning
We develop customized aftercare plans for successful reintegration into home and community environments. Our planning includes academic counseling, social skills development, and connection with local support services to ensure sustained progress post-placement.
Therapeutic Consulting
Our licensed professionals provide expert recommendations for mental health treatment programs. We evaluate clients' clinical needs and match them with appropriate therapeutic interventions including addiction recovery, trauma treatment, and behavioral health programs.
People
Tamara Ancona
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
With over 25 years of experience, Tamara holds a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She founded TAG Counseling in 1998 after working in acute care and private practice settings. Tamara specializes in educational consulting and family assessment, spending 25-30% of her time evaluating programs nationwide.
Sara Eden
Associate, Client Management
A licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience in school counseling, Sara graduated from Princeton University and earned her master's in social work from the University of Texas. She specializes in adolescent mental health, substance abuse, and educational reintegration, bringing extensive experience in supporting families through complex mental health challenges.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in adolescents through young adults, typically middle school through age 24.
How do you determine appropriate placements?
Through comprehensive assessments including parent interviews, developmental history reviews, and professional consultations.
Do you work with families outside Georgia?
Yes, we serve families nationwide with placement options across the United States.
What types of programs do you recommend?
We specialize in therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, and transitional programs.
How do you support families during placement?
We provide ongoing monitoring, family counseling referrals, and transition planning services.
