Debra Freeman

Dedicated counselor helping students overcome issues, including depression, anxiety and career concerns, emphasizing unconditional positive regard. Specializes in at-risk students. Accessible and compassionate High School Counselor with over 14 years of experience providing guidance to students regarding academic achievement, social behavior and mental and physical health. Skilled in natural leadership to motivate and inspire students to work hard and reach fullest potential along with thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and techniques for assessing academic and sociological needs of students. Talented School Counselor offering 14 years' expertise in advising students on relevant topics to help achieve goals. Leader with a focus on developing and upholding the school counseling program objectives. Success-driven when determining solutions for areas in the counseling program that need improvement. Personable and respectful when working with students, parents and administrators.

I have facilitated many groups for both students and parents such as The Parent Project, which helps parents with students that have behavioral issues including drugs, runaways, suicide, homework avoidance, dating, etc. I am presently the facilitator for a Moms' Grief Group for the Ventura community.

I have done many college presentations for both parents and students, and done a great deal of individual counseling for students and parents with many different issues.

I have also been a mentor for students that have attended the Grizzly Academy in San Luis Obispo, which is run by the National Guard for students 15 through 18 that have academic, social, behavioral, and emotional issues.