Well-being & Counseling
At Berkshire, we aim to help you develop the habits of mind and character that will prepare you for success in your academic pursuits and in your life in general. We dive deep into topics like character development, citizenship, identity, decision making, inclusion, leadership, and college transition, helping you better understand yourself and the world around you.
Through intentional and developmentally appropriate topics, workshops, speakers, and classroom curricula, you'll gain science-based and relevant tools for navigating challenges and creating strong relationships, the foundation for growth and development.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
At Berkshire, licensed clinicians are available to provide individual counseling to all students. Students may request appointments at counseling@berkshireschool.org or by phoning or emailing individual counselors.
Counselors
- Steph Holmes '06, LCSW - Director of Counseling
- Nick Pohl, MSW, LMSW, LCSW - Associate Dir. of Counseling
- Alexis Johnson, MA - Associate Dir. of Counseling
Steph Holmes '06, LCSW - Director of Counseling
Nick Pohl, MSW, LMSW, LCSW - Associate Dir. of Counseling
Alexis Johnson, MA - Associate Dir. of Counseling
When students cultivate strong relationships, embrace challenges, practice resilience, and seek out opportunities for growth, we fulfill our role as educators by helping them become their best selves."
Steph Holmes '06
Director of Counseling
Health & Wellness at Berkshire
In addition to these resources, Berkshire offers a Health and Wellness class for Fourth Form (10th-grade) students. A non-credit requirement, the class meets once a week throughout the year and focuses on developing life skills to support overall well-being through self-reflection and class discussions, helping students build healthy relationships with themselves and others.
The course is structured into three units, each addressing different aspects of wellness:
- Cognitive Well-being and Adolescent Life Skills
- Substances and Healthy Decision Making
- Human Relationships and Sexuality
