Counseling

Hello! As your school counselor, here are some of the things we can help you with:

Social/Emotional Counseling
Academic Needs and Concerns
Career Exploration
Connection to Community Resources
Student Advocacy and Support

Meet your Counselors!

counseling group photo — Meet the Counseling Team

Ashley Argiro Counselor
Mirna Bandoo
Marc Blank Guidance Counselor
Melanie Donovan School Psychologist
William Gannon School Counselor I.S. 25 and I.S.34
Lauren Galanaugh
Catherine Giblin
Jenna Schulman
Jennifer Tripp
Rebecca Vitagliano
Giuseppina Vitale

Counseling Resources

Introducing NYC Teenspace – Free Mental Health Support for Students Ages 13-17

We want to spread the word far and wide about NYC Teenspace, a groundbreaking new initiative offered through the city’s Health Department and powered by Talkspace. Through NYC Teenspace, any 13- to 17-year-old living in New York City can receive free, online mental health support, provided by licensed therapists in over 30 languages (and with translation available in many more). Once students are paired with a therapist, they can connect with them via unlimited text messaging and monthly video calls, along with accessing other mental health resources.*

Are you or your child in crisis, experiencing emotional distress, or worried about someone you know? Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Resources to help New Yorkers understand mental wellness, cope with everyday stress, and stay
resilient: Mental Health and Wellness Information

Be Well – Your Wellness. Your Way.
Be Well is here to help all New Yorkers learn about mental health topics like wellness, resilience, stress, and trauma. This website offers tips and strategies to support your mental wellness and navigate tough times.

Parent to Parent: Support for Special Needs Caregivers in NY