Counseling
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Welcome
The Counseling Department is here to offer nonjudgmental support in negotiating the varied aspects of teen life and student experience here at LWHS. The counselors are faculty members with time dedicated for students to utilize for supportive conversation, problem solving, and help with coping skills. All students can speak with the LWHS counselors at their own request. Students may also be referred by a parent or guardian, teacher or administrator.
While the counselors are trained and licensed, LWHS does not offer ongoing psychotherapy on campus or virtually. The counselors will not diagnose or offer ongoing treatment for any specific mental health disorders. Meeting with a counselor is not intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy with a licensed mental health practitioner.
The counselors are available to help students and families figure out whether or not they need or want therapy, as well as what kind of therapy might be a good fit. The department prioritizes maintaining a robust network in order to help students and families find a therapist, agency, or program to more fully meet their needs.
It is assumed that all LWHS students have parental consent to meet with the Counselors. The content of counseling sessions with an LWHS school counselor(s) is legally protected by the right to confidentiality, except as allowed or required by law. Exceptions to confidentiality required by law include disclosure or reasonable suspicion of 1) abuse of a minor or dependent elder 2) risk or plan to harm oneself 3) risk or plan to harm others.
For Students
The Counseling Department is here to offer students nonjudgmental support in negotiating the varied aspects of teen life and student experience here at LWHS.
All students on campus are welcome to speak with one of the counselors if they desire. While the counselors are trained and licensed as therapists, LWHS doesn’t offer ongoing psychotherapy.
The counselors can help students figure out whether or not they may want or need therapy, as well as what kind of therapy might be a good fit.
Students are welcome to drop by, approach a counselor in the halls or reach out by email.
Students are welcome to drop by, approach a counselor in the halls or reach out by email.
Support for students includes:
- Individual and group support
- Help accessing affordable health and mental health services
- Peer conflict resolution
- Support with various aspects of student life at LWHS
- Peer support groups
- Crisis intervention and stabilization
For Families
The counselors are here to work with the families of LWHS students as they support their students in the varied aspects of their lives.
Support for families includes:
- Help accessing affordable services
- Concerns for your child
- Questions about how to support a teen
- Help figuring out if your child or family needs outside support
- Collaboration with outside providers
Families of students are welcome to get in touch by email, phone, or stop by to say hello when on campus. A time can be scheduled to figure out how to best help a child and family get the support they need.
Yuka Hachiuma yhachiuma@lwhs.org (415) 333-4021 ext. 255
Erika Solis esolis@lwhs.org (415) 333-4021 ext. 275
Yuka Hachiuma yhachiuma@lwhs.org (415) 333-4021 ext. 255
Erika Solis esolis@lwhs.org (415) 333-4021 ext. 275
For Faculty, Staff, and Administration
The counselors also provides large and small group programming, in-service training, and consultation for faculty, staff, and administration. As part of the support team for each student, the counselor works closely with families, administrators, advisors, teachers, learning strategies, and outside professionals.
Support for faculty, staff, and administration includes:
- Professional development trainings and workshops
- Consultation with faculty and administration
- Class visits and presentations
- Classroom observation regarding individual student needs or student dynamics
- Collaboration with outside providers
- Crisis preparedness and crisis intervention
Location + Hours
The Counseling Offices are open every day during school hours. You can find Yuka Hachiuma in H307B and Erika Solís in H307C.
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Lick-Wilmerding High School
755 Ocean Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94112 | 415.333.4021
A private school with public purpose, Lick-Wilmerding High School develops the head, heart, and hands of highly motivated students from all walks of life, inspiring them to become lifelong learners who contribute to the world with confidence and compassion.