Counseling Services

Welcome to the Counseling Services Webpage :)  

My name is Surita Mahashi, and I am the School Counselor at Harvey Clarke!

Prior to becoming a part of this vibrant community, I was an English teacher in South Korea, China, and Japan. I graduated from Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C. with a Master's of Arts in School Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling. 

I am dedicated to provide our students with the tools, guidance, and strategies to reach their potential. As an advocate for students, I believe no child should be left behind. Therefore, I am committed to provide our students with an inclusive environment that supports healthy learning.

I support student growth through curriculum, individual planning, and responsive services.

Curriculum: Classroom guidance lessons - Once a week 30 minutes. I facilitate small group counseling lessons where students learn about self-regulation, social thinking, feelings, emotional control, decision making, and mindfulness.

Individual planning

I conference with students, families, and staff to meet students’ social/emotional, academic, and environmental needs. I meet with students, teachers, families, and other school staff to assist with student transitions.

Responsive services

I facilitate restorative peace circles to promote collaborative problem solving. I consultation and collaboration for individual family/school crisis intervention. I provide referrals to community partners/collaborators/specialists, small group counseling, and short-term individual counseling.