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Cristo Rey Philadelphia's School Counseling Team aims to aid students in their success in realizing their full potential by:

  • Developing the skills necessary for success

  • Helping to identify and remove barriers to success

  • Celebrating goals that are set and achieved knowing that those goals are aiding in the development of the full student

Help Hotline
Students and families are encouraged to contact the counseling office at any time for any need or concern.  Please email counseling@crphs.org and the first available counselor will respond as soon as possible.

Who We Are

Mrs. Shira Stewart-King, BA, MA, CMHC,  Director of Counseling,  sking@crphs.org

Ms. Valerie Cordero, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP,School Pyschologist,  vcordero@crphs.org

Mr. Zachary Webster, M.S.Ed, M.Phil.ED.,  School Counselor,  zwebster@crphs.org

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling

  • Peer mediation

  • Student, teacher and guardian collaboration

  • Counseling classes

  • Counseling small groups

  • Academic Support

  • Parent Support

  • Referrals to outside agencies and resources

  • Crisis management

  • Educational assessment referrals (as needed)

Referrals to the Counselors

The School Counseling Team is always available to our students and families. Students, parents, faculty and staff may make counseling referrals for any student of concern. Referrals to your counselor may be made in several ways:

  • Email or call your counselor

  • Fill out a referral form located in the Counseling Suite

We encourage students to reach out to any counselor, not just their assigned counselor. If you'd like to speak to the first available counselor, please email counseling@crphs.org.

Confidentiality

School Counselor's Confidentiality Statement

Helpful Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis