Counseling Services

Oak Valley counselors want to help students get the most out of school and life! We can assist students in meeting the challenges of growing up, finding solutions to their problems, and helping them better understand and appreciate who they are! Counselors help students reach their full potential! Services offered include:

Personal/Individual Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Decision Making
Conflict resolutions/mediations
Provide referrals to community resources
Help with student/teacher conflicts
Listen to family concerns
Teach social skills
Teach bully-proofing skills
Provide information about drugs and alcohol
Teach peer pressure reversal skills
Career Counseling/Exploration

Group Counseling: Each year, our counselors plan and implement small groups based on the needs of our student population. Below are some common groups that we have facilitated. If you would like your child to participate in a group, contact the counseling office.

Academic Support
New Students
Friendship/Social Skills
Organizational Skills
Grief Group Referrals

The Oak Valley team of counselors works closely with students, parents, and teachers to help make the middle school experience a positive one. When issues/concerns extend beyond the area of academics and the school, referrals to local agencies can be requested. Our referrals can be for general counseling, as well as for specific topics (for example: adoption, ADD, drug/alcohol use).

Consultation

Counselors at Oak Valley can work with private counselors, therapists, doctors, and other professionals to share valuable information about the student’s school life. A release of information form needs to be signed by the parent before information can be exchanged. Forms are available in the Counseling Office.

If you have course scheduling questions, please email our counselor at wendy.nellis@hvs.org.