Counseling

The Counseling Team partners with students, families, and staff to nurture the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of every scholar, ensuring they are ready to learn, grow, and thrive both in the classroom and within SEED’s 24/5 boarding community.

Counselors are based on campus and available to all enrolled students. Services are designed to help scholars develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and successfully navigate school and life challenges.

Counseling services include:

  • Individual and group counseling

  • Social, emotional, and behavioral supports and interventions

  • Crisis intervention and response

  • Consultation and collaboration with SEED staff

  • Parent consultation and family support

  • Referrals to outside mental health providers and community resources


Students may self-refer for counseling, and parents/guardians, teachers, Student Life staff, or any SEED DC team member may also submit a referral. Referrals can be made by completing the Parent Referral Form The Counseling Team follows up on all referrals within two weeks.

For questions, referrals, or follow-ups, please contact:  Nichole Best, Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Phone:  (202) 248-7773 ext. 5046 | Email:  [email protected]