Mental Health Support
Emily Gallup
Emily Gallup is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT). She began studying psychology in 1993 at Stanford University, and has worked in a variety of professional settings since that time. Emily loves working with students, families, and teachers. She has been Forest Charter School's counselor since 2018.
Location: Nevada City Learning Center
Phone: 530-559-1001
Email: egallup@forestcharter.com
Schedule: M,W-F 9am - 4pm
Laura Gravelle
Laura began working as a mental health counselor at Forest Charter School in 2020. Prior to FCS, she worked as a school counselor at the elementary level for 4 years in Eugene, OR, and the high school level for 5 years, in Denver, CO. Laura received her M.A. in Counseling from University of Colorado Denver in 2011, with an emphasis in school counseling. When she is not at the FCS campus, she can be found being active and outside with her partner, Aaron, and her dog, Dexter. Together, they enjoy rafting, running, hiking, and skiing.
Location: Nevada City Learning Center
Email: lgravelle@forestcharter.org
phone: 530-362-8394
Schedule: M-F 9am-4pm
Michelle Shelton
Michelle grew up in Virginia and attended college at Radford University. She earned a Masters of Education in School Counseling at the University of Southern California. When she is not working, Michelle enjoys spending time with her daughter and two dogs. She enjoys cooking, hiking, reading and creating art with her daughter.
I have a daughter and two dogs.
Location: Truckee Learning Center
Email: mshelton@forestcharter.com
Phone: (530) 550-7205
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Care Solace
Forest Charter School has partnered with Care Solace: an agency that can help you and your family find mental health support in the community. There is no cost to you for this service. Please contact one of our counselors for more information or call Care Solace directly at 888-515-0595. You can also go to caresolace.com/nevcocsa