Students who wish to see their counselor can stop by and make an appointment, or email their counselor for an appointment before, during or after school. Parents, please email your student’s counselor if you wish to make an appointment for you and your student to meet together.

• Molly Brownie (student last names beginning A-J)
• Chase Covington (student last names beginning K-P)
• Kelly Wescott (student last names beginning Q-Z)

Services Available through the Counseling Center

One of the Counseling Center’s main goals is to facilitate your student’s high school years to make the experience as successful as possible. Students meet with their counselor by parent, teacher, administrator or self-referral. Your student’s counselor is available to help on many different fronts.

Academic Support - Counselors meet with students to help them select courses that meet both graduation requirements and expand on their personal interests. We also work with students who are struggling in academics by reviewing more efficient study habits and organizational skills. For students whose academic life is sometimes a little too hectic, we are happy to share some stress and time management techniques. It isn’t always easy to balance courses, activities, leadership roles, athletics, employment, and family commitments!

Personal/Social Concerns - Counselors also work with students who are dealing with relationship issues, personal concerns, academic or behavioral difficulties, or emergency situations. Counseling is short term, skill based, and goal oriented. We can also provide referrals to other professional resources such as mental health professionals, social services, special school programs, or juvenile services.

College & Post-High School Planning - Most students take advantage of the wealth of information that is available from the Counseling Center. We offer college advising, testing, scholarship and financial aid information. Our comprehensive guidance program provides classroom presentations and personal meetings, we support students in their entire application process from completing applications and securing recommendations to writing their personal statements and resumes. We also have information on two-year community colleges, apprenticeship programs, vocational and specialty colleges as well as the military.

We encourage our students to regularly visit the Tesla STEM Counseling Teams page. Here you will find up to date info including our Tesla STEM course catalog/registration info, college research tools, past guest presentation information, financial aid information, and other helpful counseling-related topics.

Tesla STEM PTSA has arranged for Paragon Tutoring Inc. to offer SAT Prep classes at Tesla STEM High School. These typically run in the Fall and Winter months. The most up-to-date information on ACT and SAT prep classes can be found at the Tesla STEM PTSA website under "Programs":  http://www.teslastemptsa.org/

Behavioral and Mental Health, College & Career, and Academic Resources for Teens

Where to Turn for Teens: Where to Turn for Teens (WTTFTs) is a comprehensive resource guide created especially for youth in King, Pierce, and Snohomish County, covering important topics like:

·        Alcohol & Drugs

·        Dating & Domestic Violence

·        Eating Disorders

·        LGBTQIA+

·        Homelessness & Running Away

·        Suicide

·        And many more

Teen Counseling and Local Resources

Youth Eastside Services: Mental Health Counseling Focused on Youth and Families

Message From Our Tesla STEM YES Counselor, Cora Goss-Grubbs:

I am a Behavioral Health Support Specialist from Youth Eastside Services (YES) and I look forward to supporting your students for a second year!

To reach me, call (425) 747-4937, extension 2719--enter the extension any time during the greeting.  Leave a message with your name and phone number, the student's name, and a good time to call back.

A few reasons I meet with students and/or their families:

·        School-related stress and transition/adjustment issues

·        Learning challenges, such as coping with ADHD, etc.

·        Relationship difficulties including peer, parent and other family challenges

·        Depression and anxiety

·        Suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors

·        Substance use and being affected by others’ substance use

·        Behavioral and conduct problems

·        Gender Identity exploration

·        Abuse and trauma, including ongoing racialized trauma

·        Loss and grief

I have a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and I’m a Substance Use Disorder Professional in training… In my work I use a collaborative approach, and focus on student strengths and increasing their emotional awareness and capacity for solving the challenges they encounter. The services I provide are evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive. We might meet for just one session, or for ongoing therapy over several months, individually or in a group…I am available to work with parents, guardians, and other family members to provide parent education and support strategies, assist in resolving conflict, and make referrals to community resources.

www.anxietycanada.com:  Anxiety Canada™ is a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety.  

Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens 

Behavioral Health Crisis Resources

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741 

TeenLink:  866-833-6546- staffed by peers from 6 pm-9:30 pm  
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255, Chat available.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS):  Access by calling King County Crisis Connections at 206-461-3222

Food/Housing/Living Resources

Feed Washington - (206) 276 - 8322 

HopeLink Kirkland - (425) 889 - 7880   
Northwest Harvest - ​list of foodbanks  

Community Churches - Individual churches run their own food pantries. Call church organizations nearby to see if they have a food bank. 

King County 2-1-1/Crisis Connections - In addition to offering 24/7 crisis support for individuals living in King County, Crisis Connections also offers a comprehensive list of services county-wide

24-Hour Crisis Line-  (866) 427 - 4747 

§   Service referrals by phone: 211         

§   Text your home zip code to: (877) 211-9274