Counseling
In addition to the comprehensive school counseling program offered by each campus, Ballinger Independent School District (Ballinger ISD) offers short-term school-based counseling services through Abigail Winchester, M.A., LPC, employed by Ballinger ISD, for students experiencing behavioral and/or emotional concerns affecting their academic functioning during the current academic year. These services are provided as an auxiliary service and are aimed at more effective education and socialization of students within the school community. Please contact your school’s Principal, School Counselor, or Abby Winchester for more information or interest in services.
District Licensed Professional Counselor, Abigail Winchester
Abby Winchester serves the district as a Behavior Interventionist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She assists students, families, staff, and administration in solution focused, person-centered strategies that allow for success in the classroom, community, and at home. Having received her Master’s degrees in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Hardin-Simmons University, she utilizes a system’s approach that recognizes the success of an individual is found in coordination and cooperation with others with whom the individual functions. Her previous work in inpatient acute care and Higher Education provided clinical experience in navigating clients' academic, social, and emotional functioning and a trauma informed approach. She believes mental health is vital to learning and strives to create a trusting, empowering, and safe environment throughout the district.
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