Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health Therapist
Our School Mental Health Therapist helps students build the emotional, social, and behavioral skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Through individual and small group counseling, crisis support, and collaboration with families, teachers, and school staff, the therapist works to promote student well-being, strengthen coping skills, and remove barriers to learning. They also connect students and families with school and community resources to ensure they receive the support they need.
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Arely Hernandez is a Mental Health Therapist dedicated to supporting the well-being of students and families at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work, as well as a master's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Arely has been a member of the Seaside community for more than 30 years and has proudly served the MLK School of the Arts community for the past five years.
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- Emotional Dysregulation
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief
- Peer Conflict
- Anger Management
- Family Changes
- Self-Esteem
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- Short-Term Individual Counseling
- Student Check-Ins
- Risk and Threat Assessments
- Small Group Counseling
- Referrals for Mental Health Services
- Connections to Community Resources
- Parent and Teacher Consultations