Adjustment Counseling Services

  • Adjustment counselors serve as liaisons between home, school, local social service agencies or outside therapists. Through individual consultation, small group workshops, and classroom visits our adjustment counselors help students articulate strategies to manage anxiety, stressors and relationships. 

    At Cohasset High School, Leanne McCarthy is a resource to help students with transitions, emotional struggles, peer interpersonal difficulties and academic stressors. Leanne works with students both individually and in small groups. Our focus is to help support all students' social emotional needs while they are here at school. Additionally, she provides referrals and support in accessing community counselors and therapists.  

Phone: 781-383-6100 x122

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Leanne McCarthy

Leanne joined the department in 2013 after many years working with students as a Language Based Learning Disability Teacher. She graduated with a BS in Management/Marketing from the University of Massachusetts and earned her M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State University. Prior to working in education, Leanne spent many years working in the financial world. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, skiing and hiking.

  • Parent and Student Resources

    988 Lifeline  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.  

     

    aspireAspire Health Alliance offers comprehensive emergency services for children, teens and adults experiencing a mental health crisis.  Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Call or walk-in services.

          • Crisis Team:  617-774-6036 or 800-528-4890
          • 460 Quincy Avenue, Quincy  

    wjThe William James INTERFACE Referral Service is a mental health and wellness referral Helpline available Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, at 888-244-6843 (toll free). This is a free, confidential referral service for individuals across the lifespan living in participating communities in which Cohasset is a participant.  Callers, from participating communities, are matched with licensed mental health providers from our extensive database, on average, within 2 weeks of their call to INTERFACE. Each referral best meets the location, insurance, and specialty needs of the caller.