Counseling Department
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Welcome to Nicolas’ Counseling Department
Our goal in the Counseling Department is to support the success of the whole student by assisting them with academic, career/career, and social/emotional concerns.
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Meet Your Counseling Team
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Mr. Thomas Torres, School Counselor
Mr. Thomas Torres
School Counselor, MA, PPSC
504 Coordinator
How I Support Students:
Social-Emotional: provides individual counseling and check-ins with students, delivers in-class lessons and resources, small groups, and refers students to school-based and community resources.
Academic: provides individual advisement and small group and individual counseling to students, delivers in-class lessons, supports with students' schedules, and collaborates with staff and parents/guardians to assess students' academic needs.
College/Career: delivers college and career- driven lessons, provides college and career resources, and supports with the transition to high school.
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Mrs. Tanya Gustin, Mental Health Specialist
Mrs. Tanya Gustin
Mental Health Counseling Specialist, LMFT
How I Support Students:
Social-Emotional: provides individual counseling and check-ins with students (IEP and General Education) small group counseling focused on self-esteem, social skills, self-regulation, etc., and refers students to school-based and community resources.
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Ms. Jennifer LaCroix School Psychologist
Ms. Jennifer LaCroix
School Psychologist, M.S
How I Support Students:
Social-Emotional:
Provides individual and group counseling for students who have an IEP, assesses student emotional and behavioral needs, promotes positive peer relationships and social problem solving, and makes referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools
Academic:
Assesses diverse learning needs by fostering academic performance for all students, plans appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities, adjusts classroom facilities and routines to improve student engagement and learning, and monitors and effectively communicates with parents about student progress.
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Mrs. Briana Hurst, Mental Health Associate
Mrs. Briana Hurst
Mental Health Associate, MA, APCC
How I Support Students:
Social-Emotional: provides individual counseling and check-ins with students (IEP and General Education) small group counseling focused on self-esteem, social skills, self-regulation, etc., and refers students to school-based and community resources.
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Confidentiality Disclaimer:
As a professional school counselor and mental health specialists, we take pride in our role within schools and working with students with a variety of concerns, whether it is personal/social, academic, or career-related. It is imperative to provide students with a safe, reliable space when they feel they need additional support.It is our responsibility to keep topics/issues discussed with students confidential unless:
- The student reports that they are hurting themselves or want to hurt themselves
- The student reports someone else is hurting them or has threatened to hurt themselves
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The student reports that they are going to cause harm to another person
Under these circumstances, we make the professional decision to contact the appropriate authorities, including notifying parents/guardians. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.