As the Shadow Forest Elementary School Counselor, I have the privilege of working with all of our amazing students!  Humble ISD's Personalized Counseling approach allows me to meet with every Shadow Forest student one-on-one during the school year.  In these meetings, students will explore their strengths, goals and aspirations.  

In addition to personalized student meetings,  I provide the services and opportunities below. 

Classroom Guidance Lessons: These lessons will be presented in the classroom for all students in grades PK-5.  Lessons will teach developmentally appropriate life skills.  We refer to these skills as the Great 8 SKills for Daily Life.  These skills include Optimistic Thinking, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Goal-Directed Behavior, Decision Making, Personal Responsibility, Self-Awareness and Social-Awareness. 

Group Counseling: Group counseling is provided for small groups of students experiencing similar concerns. These may include making and keeping friends, focus and/or self management, coping with changes such as  separation/divorce and or loss, getting organized and/or improving self-esteem. The groups generally range from 4 to 6 students and last for 6 to 8 sessions. The students for these groups can be recommended by parents/guardians or by staff members.

Individual Counseling: Short-term one-on-one counseling support is available to all students in grades K-5. Students may self-refer or be referred to the counselors by teachers/staff and/or parents. Confidentiality is respected.

Consultations: I am available to have meetings with teachers, administrators and/or parents to discuss the needs of individual students. I am here for all students and want to ensure that your child has a productive and positive school year. If I can support your child in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me. 

Any student can request to meet with me or they can be referred by a teacher, administrator, or parent.  I encourage you to reach out if you have concerns regarding your child.

Request for Counseling Services

**Confidentiality** Please note that all information discussed is confidential between me and your child, unless they express that they are hurting themselves, hurting someone else or someone is hurting them.

Please feel free to contact me at 281-641-2607 or via email simona.mckinney@humbleisd.net, if you have any questions regarding these services.