Thank you for reaching out to your school counselor. Be aware that I only check these requests during school/office hours. If this is a crisis or emergency call 911.

Please fill this form out if you would like me to meet with a student or parent to assist with any social/emotional concerns. Also, I like to explain to students that they are requesting to meet with me because their problem feels too big for them to handle on their own.

School Counselors differ from mental health counselors in a variety of ways. School counselors provide individual, group, and classroom counseling sessions as short-term and solution-focused support. Please be aware that school counselors are not long-term therapists. I am able to see a child for a 1:1 meeting and a few follow up meetings.  If a student needs therapy, I can help find resources for your family to set up therapy outside of school.

Confidentiality- Information students share with the school counselor is confidential. The student’s right to privacy is guarded as much as permitted by law, ethics, and school policy. The school counselor is obligated to break confidentiality when there is potential harm to the student or others, concern of neglect or abuse, or a court of law that requires testimony or student records.

At times, the counselor and school-based staff (teacher, principal, etc.) will need to exchange information about your child (how are they coping in class, strategies to help, etc.) All communication will take place only on a need-to-know basis.