I believe every student is a leader in their own right and each one of them is deserving of kindness, respect and a strong foundation on which to grow. I believe my most important job as a school counselor is to empower these young leaders. The goal of the Los Ranchos Counseling Program is to help every child recognize the greatness in themselves and give them the tools and confidence they need to cultivate a life that they love!
It is the mission of the Los Ranchos Counseling Program to deliver a comprehensive counseling program that promotes the social/emotional, academic and career development of every student, while instilling hope and empowering students to see themselves as skilled leaders who are equipped to make positive life choices.
All students will graduate high school with a sense of accomplishment, knowing they are capable of cultivating a fulfilling life that honors themselves and others.
Classroom Lessons: Classroom lessons occur in every class, every four weeks and are aimed at supporting student success!
Responsive Services: Supporting students as needed.
Short-term Individual Counseling: Three to four, 30 minute sessions, using a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach.
Small Group Counseling: Four to six, 30-45 minute sessions, topic determined by need.
Consultations: I will happily work with staff, family members and other stakeholders as needed!
Helping with social or emotional concerns you have about your child.
Providing tips and strategies to improve parent/child communication.
Discussing family difficulties or concerns that are impacting your child.
Partnering with you and your child's teacher to support your child's academic achievement.
Understanding and navigating the developmental changes of childhood.
Providing community resources and referrals, including outside counseling services.
I follow the professional and ethical guidelines of the American School Counselor Association.
Information shared with me is held in confidence unless:
I suspect a child is being abused and/or neglected (i.e., physical or educational neglect).
A child is threatening to harm themselves or others.
The child gives me permission to share information with another trusted adult.