Counseling Resources
Counseling Resources
School Counseling Mission Statement
The Elevate School Counseling program’s mission is to equip students with the foundational skills needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a data driven, comprehensive program aligned with state and national standards, Elevate Counselors empower students to recognize and build on their strengths, achieve college and career readiness, and develop the life skills to persevere through all life’s challenges. In partnership with families, community organizations, and school staff, the school counselors foster an inclusive environment that meets the needs of all students.
Please explore the pages below and check the weekly Elevate Newsletter for updates from the counseling program throughout the school year.
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After participating in our school counseling program, all students at Elevate will develop the skills to think creatively, stand up for justice, and be prepared to make a positive impact in their communities and on a global scale.
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Celeste Williams M.S., PPS
K-5 School Counselor(858) 751-4774
Celeste Williams was born and raised in San Diego. She earned her B.A. degrees from Cal State San Marcos in Psychological Science and Child and Adolescent Development. More recently, she graduated with a M.S. in Counseling, School Option from Cal State Dominguez Hills.Growing up in a military family, her experiences as a military-connected student inspired her passion for education and supporting students. After working in the Los Angeles area, she is excited to return to San Diego and serve as Elevate’s TK-5 School Counselor.
During her free time, she values spending time with her family and friends, traveling, exercising, and cheering on her favorite sports games.
She is passionate about student learning using student voice, data, and using problem-solving strategies to help students navigate challenges and succeed. She believes that “Every child deserves to be seen and cared for.”
Ms. Anais Cortes, M.S.6-8 School Counselor
(858) 751-4774
Anais Cortes (she/her/ella) is from Fullerton, California. She has lived in Orange County all her life but is excited to be in sunny San Diego! She graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Human Development and a B.A. Cognitive Science. Recently, she graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a M.S. in School Counseling. As the daughter of a high school teacher and an immigrant, the value of education was instilled in her from early on.
In her free time, Ms. Cortes loves spending time with friends and family, reading, traveling, and exploring new cultures through food. She is passionate about serving students and their families to make sure all students get what they need to be successful.
Her motto when working with students is, “The world needs who you were meant to be!”
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If you wish to speak with your child's school counselor, please complete the below form:
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Elevate works to provide a variety of services to meet the mental health needs of all of our students. Promoting the social emotional needs of our students is a high priority for our school. We offer 3 tiers of services:
- Tier 1 provides school-based prevention and interventions for all students
- Tier 2 services are focused on students who are in need of additional support due to a variety of factors
- Tier 3 services are tailored to high-risk students
Elevate also offers community resources to families when needed and can provide a list of mental health providers and community programs in the San Diego areas.
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Confidentiality is an important component of the counseling relationship; however, students are informed at the beginning of the counseling relationship that if they reveal they wish to do harm to themselves, someone is harming them, or someone else's safety is threatened, confidentiality will be broken.In addition, students are encouraged to share with their parent and/or teachers, or the counselor will ask for permission to share if it is relevant to a third party.