Adjustment Counseling
School adjustment counselors at GCVS promote a culture of wellness. We work with students and families individually and in small groups. We teach classroom lessons on social-emotional learning and executive function. In short, an adjustment counselor is a school-based therapist that has a unique academic perspective. Together we can discover tools and build skills to manage various mental health and cognitive issues that may impact your academic performance and well-being.
Look After Your Mental Health
Taking care of yourself and getting the most from life is essential. Below are nine practical ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone can follow this advice. Why not start today?
- Talk about your feelings.
- Keep active.
- Eat well.
- Keep in touch.
- Ask for help.
- Take a break.
- Do something you are good at.
- Accept who you are.
- Care for others.
As one GCVS student put it, “Friends are really important… We help each other whenever we can, so it’s a two-way street, and supporting them uplifts me.”
Meet Your School Adjustment Counselors
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Hand NathanNathan Hand Grades 8–10 nhand@gcvs.org Send message » 413-862-5648AddressSchedule an AppointmentBOOK NOWAdditional information
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.
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Limantas MigleMigle Limantas Grades 10–12 mlimantas@gcvs.org Send message » 413-300-9793AddressSchedule an AppointmentBOOK NOWAdditional information
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".
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Sakelarakis ChristinaChristina Sakelarakis Grades K–7 csakelarakis@gcvs.org Send message » 413-862-5660AddressSchedule an AppointmentBOOK NOWAdditional information
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!
