Counseling Services
Counselors promote the wellness of Taft students by providing emotional support and guidance. All of our counselors are licensed mental health professionals with degrees in clinical psychology and social work. Individual students meet with counselors in order to gain insight, develop coping strategies, and effect change in their lives. Counselors also coordinate with health providers and support services, consult with deans and faculty members, and contribute to the emotional health and well-being of the school as a whole.
Where, When, and How to Find a Counselor
The Counseling offices are located in Main Building, adjacent to the Moorhead Academic Center. Counselors are available for scheduled appointments Monday-Friday during the school day. Students who would like to meet with a school counselor can send an email to counseling@taftschool.org. Students may also be referred to counseling by advisors, deans, health center staff, friends, or parents. If you need immediate support, please go to the Health Center.
Counseling Office Faculty
Rachel Jacobs
PhD, University of Michigan
Gaby Dorval
MSW, Simmons College
Lauren Henry
MSW, Columbia University
PsyD, California Southern University
Jonas Katkavich
Doctorate, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
MEd, University of Maryland
In case of Emergency, call 911
If you are in emotional distress, please have a friend or adult walk you to the Health Center, which is open 24/7. Nurses there can assist you and contact the on-call counselor, if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some issues that are commonly addressed in counseling?
- How can I set up an appointment with a counselor?
- When are counselors available to meet?
- What should a student do if they experience a mental health crisis?
- Does the school charge a fee for counseling services?
- How much can I share with a School Counselor?
- Will a parent or guardian be contacted when their child meets with a School Counselor?
- Are counseling sessions ever mandatory?
- Do Taft counselors prescribe medication for mental health issues?
- I have an outside mental health provider. Are there ways that the Counseling Office can still be helpful?
What are some issues that are commonly addressed in counseling?
How can I set up an appointment with a counselor?
When are counselors available to meet?
What should a student do if they experience a mental health crisis?
Does the school charge a fee for counseling services?
How much can I share with a School Counselor?
Will a parent or guardian be contacted when their child meets with a School Counselor?
Are counseling sessions ever mandatory?
Do Taft counselors prescribe medication for mental health issues?
I have an outside mental health provider. Are there ways that the Counseling Office can still be helpful?
Confidential help outside of Taft