Counseling

My name is Gianna Hampton and I am the School Counselor at Commerce Middle School. I’m so blessed to have been given the opportunity to help these kids along their journey towards becoming happy and productive adults. For kids that need it, I’m here to meet with them one-on-one or in small groups. However, I’m also here to guide the whole study body; to provide them with the social and academic tools they need to feel confident and capable. I have a background in psychology, both academically and in outpatient settings. I’ve learned that preventative attention is the best way to ensure a child stays on a successful course; and when mistakes occur, a quick and loving helping hand can bring them back on-track. My strategy for relationship building is unconditional positive regard. I want every child to know that I am always interested in hearing their perspective; I want to understand them so I can help them be who they are meant to be. No matter a child’s past, I want them to recognize that they have the power to decide how they are going to respond to life’s challenges today. If they need help, all they have to do is ask.