School Psychologist

Psychological Services

High School is a time of transition for many students. Students may experience academic,social or emotional difficulties due to increased demands for organizational skills, test performance and peer involvement.

My goal is to work to find the best solution for each student and situation and use different strategies to address student needs and to improve school-wide and district-wide support systems.  I am available to assist teachers and parents in implementing effective strategies to increase academic success and to manage behavior at home and in the classroom.

I work with students with disabilities or with special talents, students with substance abuse issues, and students experiencing personal crises that may be affecting their academic success.  I can work with students individually and in groups. 

Some of the services I provide are:

Consultation

  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.

  • Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.

  • Strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents, and service providers in the community.

Evaluation

  • Evaluate eligibility for special services.

  • Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning.

  • Determine social-emotional development and mental health status.

  • Evaluate learning environments.

Intervention

  • Provide psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance.

  • Work directly with children and their families to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning.

  • Provide training in social skills and anger management.

  • Help families and schools manage crises, such as

  • death, illness, or community trauma.

Prevention

  • Design programs for children at risk of failing at school.

  • Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.

  • Develop programs to make schools safer and more effective learning environments.

  • Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.

  • Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.

Research and Planning

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.

  • Identify and implement programs and strategies to improve schools.

  • Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.