Adjustment Counseling

Hello! My name is Jorja Hammill, and I am a school adjustment counselor at GCVS. I came to GCVS with over 20 years of experience working as a school counselor and school social worker in Massachusetts and in New York. I have worked with Pre-K through twelfth-grade students in both urban and rural districts to help support their academic, social, and emotional needs. At GCVS, I will be working primarily with elementary and middle school students on individual goals as well as in small groups to help strengthen friendship and social skills. I live in northern New York with my family, Jeffrey and Jack. We spend lots of time running from one sports game to the next. When we aren’t at a game, we like to be outside enjoying the Raquette River near our house and the nearby Adirondack Mountains. I am looking forward to meeting with you!

My name is Nathan Hand, but I usually go by Nate. Before coming to GCVS, I was a therapist for 12 years specializing in working with kids and adults with different types of trauma in their backgrounds. I am a husband to my wife, Lauren, and a father to my kids, Sophie (age 13) and Grayson (age 11). I have two cats, Graylee and Groot, and I live in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, the home of Old Sturbridge Village and lots of mosquitoes. When I am not working, you can find me playing guitar, building furniture, or annoying my cats and children. Please feel free to email me. 

My name is Migle; however, I am better known as Mrs. M. I work with high school students in individual sessions as well as some small groups. Being a high school adjustment counselor, I enjoy a variety of communication methods, so if you cannot see yourself talking "face to face," we can text! I enjoy getting to know students and following their high school journey. I go by a motto that in order to be successful at school, you do not have to enjoy it...! As a big "school no liker" from my high school days, I can easily relate to students and help them find the best routes to successful graduation and mental well-being.

Before becoming a School Adjustment Counselor, I was a professional horse rider, an opera singer... and an aspiring scuba divemaster... So when it comes to the "future" talk, I am here to inspire students for the most worldwide views! My strange name comes from Lithuania, a small Eastern European country where I was born and still spend a lot of time, so don't be surprised if we ever talk "from an ocean away".

My name is Christina Sakelarakis. Before coming to GCVS as an adjustment counselor, I worked as a school psychologist in person and virtually for over seven years. I have also worked as an executive functioning coach and behavior therapist. I specialize in working with children experiencing anxiety and supporting students in building their social and executive functioning skills.

I moved from Massachusetts to Texas in 2021. I love spending time with my husband, Gary, our dog, Mila, and our cat, Evie. My favorite things to do are explore my new city, travel, and spend time outside.

Looking forward to meeting you!