School and Community Counseling Supports

School psychologists help children and adolescents succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

At DHS, they collaborate with parents, guidance counselors, 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 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 DHS Clinicians:

  • Ashley Dubé, PsyD, NCSP - School Psychologist and Director of Counseling Services (781-310-1126)

  • Monica Sinopoli, MS/CAGS, NCSP - School Psychologist (781-310-1144)

  • Liz Vail, MS/CAGS, NCSP - School Psychologist (781-310-1880)

  • Elena Brossi, MS/CAGS, NCSP - School Psychologist (781-310-1127)

  • Svea Bissonnette, MS/CAGS, NCSP, School Psychologist ALT Program (781-310-1627)

Our counseling team has attended the following trainings/workshops:

  • DBT and CBT interventions in schools, McLean Hospital (ongoing training)

  • Assessment considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tess Powell

  • Understanding trauma and behavioral challenges in schools, Dr. Craig Murphy

  • Understanding domestic violence and resources for support, JFCS Domestic Violence Program

  • 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

NEW Prevention and Intervention Groups at DHS:

  • This winter, Tier 2 (targeted) intervention and prevention groups will be facilitated by our four school psychologists.

  • Three sessions are offered throughout the school year for approximately 8 weeks (Winter 2022 and Spring 2023). Please contact our counseling staff with any questions.

    • Yoga/Mindfulness & Positive Coping Skills

    • CBT Skills Group for Anxiety & Depression

    • Stress Management and Healthy Habits

Community-Based Mental Health Services:

  • Riverside Community Care, Dedham Office (781-329-0909)

  • Riverside Mobile Crisis (800-529-5077)

  • William James Interface Referral Service (888-244-6843)