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Ellensburg School District

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Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Counseling

Meet Our District Mental Health Counselors

 

Our mental health counseling team offers brief, solution-focused counseling to students in each building.  This can include, but is not limited to, the management of anxiety, depression, change in academic performance, bullying or involvement in violent behavior, unhealthy peer or family relationships, or suicidal ideation.

If a student’s mental health needs require long-term, outpatient counseling, we will assist with the process of connecting families and students with those services in our community.

Click Here for Counseling Referral Form

School Counselors:

Scott Botton - LES

Erica Ingraham - VV

Joseph Bufi - IDA

Andre Cavazos - MSE

Mayra Chavez - MMS

Talia Mifflin - MMS

Tiffany Beardsley - MMS

Kyoko Cleveland - EHS

Rachael Crosby - EHS

Jesse Holsworth - EHS

 

BCBA Specialist:

Katrina Brooks

Haley Kretschman

Psychologists: 

Dia Gary 

Elizabeth Periman 

Marissa Scroggins 

Kimberly Smith

 

 

Behavior Specialist: 

Kaydean Martin-Rinehart

Nick Mifflin

Pearl Rossi

Mental Health Counseling FAQ

 

  • There are a number of factors that can indicate a student may need a referral to talk to a mental health counselor:

    • Directly or indirectly talking or writing about suicide, health, self-harm, or harm to others
    • Isolating themselves from friends, family, or social settings (e.g., school, social, athletic, community activities)
    • Sudden, uncharacteristic mood or personality change
    • Sudden changes in physical appearance
    • Change in academic performance
    • Unhealthy peer or family relationships (e.g., physical, emotional, sexual abuse)
    • Risk-taking behaviors
    • Signs of an eating disorder
    • Bullying or involvement in violent behavior
    • Any other concerns that a student may be experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, or persistent negative self-talk

  • Elementary Students

    • Difficulty coming to school or staying at school all-day
    • Family stressors
    • Interactions with peers
    • Grief/loss

    Middle & High School Students

    • Depression, decreased motivation, apathy, isolation from others
    • Anxiety symptoms interfering with daily living or school
    • Overwhelmed by social interactions or school in general
    • Family stressors
    • Grief/loss

  • Important Phone Numbers

    • Emergency: 911

    • Suicide Prevention Line: 988

    • Healthcare Crisis Line: 

    • Text HOME to 741741 to contact a Crisis Counselor 24/7 (national hotline)

    • Child Protective Service: 1-866-764-2233

  • ADD INFO

  • The 988 suicide and crisis helpline is available 24 hours and in English or Spanish. Dial or text 988 to be connected.

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