Mental Health Support & Counseling

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A child’s well-being is the foundation for their ability to learn, grow, and prosper in every aspect of life.

In a fast-paced and unpredictable world, parents long for their children to have both a strong foundation and the emotional tools to face whatever lies ahead. With care and expertise, our Wellness Team offers the guidance students need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally so they can SOAR to their highest potential.

On this page, you’ll find information about the programs, resources, and services that make our counseling department an essential part of our school community, including details on social-emotional learning, behavioral and mental health support, and how we collaborate with families to ensure every child has the tools they need to truly excel.

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How We Support Our Students

We provide comprehensive support to address a wide range of student needs, including:

Navigating relationship challenges, peer conflicts, and emotional struggles.
Developing accommodations for students with ADHD, anxiety, or other neurological diversities.
Coordinating health care plans for students whose medical needs impact their school day.
Building essential career readiness skills, such as goal-setting, decision-making, and self-advocacy.

Our Approach to Mental Health & Well-Being

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We focus on proactively supporting students while remaining attentive to their evolving needs. By maintaining a strength-based and goal-oriented approach, we help students grow in a way that honors their individuality.

Our Wellness Team uses evidence-based and multicultural practices to support students through three key areas:

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Counseling Services

Our counselors provide targeted support through:

Whole-group SEL lessons and small-group sessions tailored to specific needs like grief or anxiety.
Short-term, one-on-one counseling for students requiring individualized support.
Guidance on executive functioning skills, including goal-setting, organization, and motivation.
Support with conflict resolution and peer mediation.
Collaboration with teachers and families to develop behavior and 504 plans for students with medical diagnoses, such as ADHD, to ensure full classroom engagement (eg., movement breaks, chunking).
Coordination of health care plans for students with medical needs impacting their school day.

Evidence-Based Tools & Resources

The Role of the School Psychologist

Our school psychologist plays a specialized role in supporting students who need deeper intervention or assessment, including:

Conducting evaluations for IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and gifted and talented students.
Developing functional behavior analyses and effective needs goals for students struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or executive functioning.
Providing strategies and tools to help students overcome challenges and excel in their academic and personal lives.