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

Rachel Jacobs

Titles: Director of Counseling and Community Health
Degree(s): BA, Swarthmore College
PhD, University of Michigan
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 860-945-5937
Gaby Dorval

Gaby Dorval

Class of 1999
Titles: School Counselor
Degree(s): BA, Wesleyan University
MSW, Simmons College
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 860-945-7864
Lauren Henry

Lauren Henry

Class of 1999
Titles: School Counselor
Degree(s): BA, Middlebury College
MSW, Columbia University
PsyD, California Southern University
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 860-945-5941
Jonas Katkavich

Jonas Katkavich

Titles: School Counselor
Degree(s): BA, Trinity College
Doctorate, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
MEd, University of Maryland
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 860-945-7873

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

Confidential help outside of Taft

Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call 988

The Trevor Project - Call, text, or chat for LGBTQIA+ youth

Safe Haven - Sexual Assault Crisis Line