My Counseling Philosophy

My philosophy as a school counselor starts with building relationships with students within an environment that fosters nurturing and safety. My mission as a school counselor is to provide productive, beneficial counseling services to students to improve mental health and support academic achievement. I seek to promote mental health and student growth emotionally, socially, and academically. My personal philosophy is anti-deterministic, meaning, everyone has the ability to change and evolve with work and the right support behind them. I strive to be culturally competent in all aspects of my work. I will use my abilities as a school counselor to advocate for all students' success. I will also collaborate with all stakeholders including administrators, teachers, staff, parents and community members to ensure student success. In practice, I pull mostly from the theoretical approach of  Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

I believe that all students have a right to:

• An all encompassing school counseling program that respects the uniqueness of each student.

• Be treated with dignity no matter their cultural or ethnic background, gender, age, orientation, or social or economic status.

• Receive information and support that will help them succeed mentally, emotionally and academically.

• A safe environment at school without abuse, bullying, or harassment.

• Confidentiality