Dedham Middle School
COUNSELING SERVICES
School counselors, school psychologists, and adjustment counselors help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
At DMS, they collaborate with parents, administrators, educators, and families to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
For more information regarding counseling and mental health support and services in the Dedham Public Schools, please contact the Director of Counseling Services, Dr. Ashley Dubé (adube@dedham.k12.ma.us).
Meet our DMS Counseling Team:
Cate Barclay, MA Ed.S, NCSP: School Psychologist (781) 310-7011 CBarclay@Dedham.k12.ma.us
Alison Burke, MS/CAGS, NCSP : School Psychologist (781) 310 - 7012 ABurke@Dedham.k12.ma.us
Kristen Mitchell, MSW, LCSW : Adjustment Counselor (781) 310 - 7015 KMitchell@Dedham.k12.ma.us
Christie Parker, M.A., P.D. : School Psychologist (781) 310 - 7016 CHerbst@Dedham.k12.ma.us
Elizabeth Pedersen, M.ED: School Counselor (781) 310 - 7115 EPedersen@Dedham.k12.ma.us
Kevin Podolski, M.ED: School Counselor (781) 310 - 7315 KPodolski@Dedham.k12.ma.us
Kevin Quaranto, M.ED: School Counselor (781) 310 - 7334 KQuaranto@Dedham.k12.ma.us
UPCOMING NEWS & EVENTS:
The DPS Counseling Services Department has been partnering with McLean Hospital for training and consultation throughout the school year. This work has been valuable and meaningful to our work with children and families.
Check out our webinar for 8th graders transitioning to DHS!
Our Counseling Department has attended the following trainings/workshops (2017-2023):
Supporting our LGBTQ youth, SafeSchools, Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Collaborating to manage anxiety in schools, Northeastern University
Psychopharmacological interventions, Judge Baker Children's Center
Trauma and risk evaluation process, Children's Charter Trauma Clinic
Understanding the hospitalization process, Franciscan Children's Hospital CBAT Unit
Understanding children and adolescent grief and coping, Care Dimensions
Trauma and Adverse Life Experiences (ACEs), Dr. Craig Murphy
Therapeutic practices for youth (DBT and CBT), McLean Hospital
Mindfulness practices for school practitioners, Minding your Mind