Counseling Services

Guidance Lessons

I teach meaningful, engaging, guidance lessons to each homeroom class multiple times a year. Guidance lessons focus on a wide range of topics, like bullying, test-taking strategies, emotional regulation, and friendship skills. This is all in an effort to support students' academic, social, and emotional success. The lessons are tailored to meet the individualized needs of each grade level. Teachers can request additional lesson(s) if their class shows the need. 

Individual Counseling

In a school setting, I provide brief counseling which addresses problems within a few sessions. The school setting is different from a therapeutic/clinical setting where diagnosis and treatment plans are created and treatment is administered for a longer period of time. The goal of school counseling is to address issues that impact learning while at school. If a student requires ongoing, long-term support, I will refer families to an outside agency. 

Group Counseling

Sometimes a child's needs are best served through the use of group counseling.  In group counseling, the students come together to work on a common need or concern.  I facilitate groups and strive to provide the students with strategies that will aid in their success. Common small group topics include anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, and friendship skills. 

Consultation & Referrals

I collaborate and share strategies with parents, teachers and other community members to support student success and academic achievement. Additionally, I refer families to outside community support, resources and services whenever they are needed.