School Counseling

What is School Counseling? 
As a school counselor my job is to support students in their ability to be successful at school. I do this by helping students with anything that they may be having a difficult time with including emotions, friendships, family challenges or student skills. I also work with families, when appropriate, to offer support with things that may be coming up at home.  All counseling remains private/confidential with a few exceptions (if it involves being harmed, self harm or potential harm to another). 

School Counseling VS Outside Therapy
School Counselors meet with students on an individual or group basis to deal with crisis management, skill-building, and problem-solving to support students' success/mental health at school. This is usually short term 6-8 sessions. 

An outside therapist will provide more intensive, individualized, and ongoing therapy. Often it is more long term. 

Meet the Counselor 
Ms. Martha Gonzalez

 

If you think your student could benefit from School Counseling services, please reach out to me at mgonzalez@twinhillsusd.org