Thaisa York

Highly experienced Licensed Professional School Counselor, Resident in Counseling, and Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision with 15 years of success developing and managing comprehensive counseling programs within diverse public day and general education environments. Expertise in clinical mental health integration, multi-tiered systems of support, crisis management, and fostering inclusive, positive school cultures. Proven ability to drive academic, social, and behavioral change through data-driven intervention and collaborative partnership with students, clients, families, and staff.

Resident in Counseling at Family Compass (2026-09 – Present)

Deliver comprehensive clinical mental health counseling services to diverse client populations in a private practice setting.

• Utilize an integrative therapeutic framework incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Theory.

Graduate Co-Instructor at Marymount University (2026-08 – Present)

Co-instruct graduate-level counseling coursework for the Fall 2026 semester, sharing expertise in counselor education, theoretical frameworks, and clinical supervision.

School Counselor at Longfellow Middle School (2022-08 – 2026-06)

Managed and delivered comprehensive counseling services to 7th and 8th-grade students, addressing academic progress, course selection, post-secondary planning, and social-emotional well-being.

• Developed and facilitated individual and group counseling interventions using solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches to enhance students' mental health and self-regulation skills.
• Directed the school's 'No Place for Hate' initiative, promoting an inclusive school environment and actively addressing issues of bullying and discrimination.
• Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to maintain a supportive learning culture and ensure compliance with all ethical and legal documentation guidelines.
• Led the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team as Chair, overseeing student support plans, intervention implementation, and data-driven reviews for a middle school caseload.

School Counselor at Nysmith School (2021-08 – 2022-05)

Consulted and partnered with teachers, administrators, and the school's Child Study and Crisis Team as part of Response to Intervention implementation in a private, advanced academic setting.

• Analyzed data to develop and track the effectiveness of targeted behavioral and academic strategies for at-risk students.
• Collaborated with community organizations to establish measurable behavioral, social, and academic improvements.

School Counselor at Burke School (2020-08 – 2021-06)

Managed a specialized caseload of elementary and middle school students with emotional disabilities in a public day school environment.

• Gathered, disaggregated, and assessed data to create effective action plans and results reports, demonstrating clear growth for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including school psychologists, behavior intervention specialists, and administrators, to support and implement a comprehensive school counseling program.

School Counselor at Crossfield Elementary School (2012-08 – 2020-06)

Managed a large caseload of over 600 students and provided individual, group, and classroom guidance, utilizing solution-focused approaches for short-term crisis and developmental issues (anxiety, conflict resolution, divorce).

• Founding Coordinator and implementer of the Mentor Works program (2013-2020), successfully recruiting and managing 86 mentors from staff, high school students, and the local community.
• Co-created 'Neighbors Feeding Neighbors' in partnership with community organizations to address child hunger needs across Fairfax County.
• Served as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Leader (2012-2020) and Equity Lead (2018-2020).
• Actively participated in the development of 504 Plans and Individual Education Plans.

PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision – Marymount University (2028-05)

Master of Arts in Counseling – Licensed Professional School Counselor – Marymount University (2012-05)

BA in Education and Psychology – Marymount University (2009-05)