Counselor

Our counselor, Erica Solis and Program Specialist, Dr. Ashley Nguyen work together to support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for academic success, college/career readiness, and positive social-emotional growth. Click on the orange button above to make an appointment or click here

Erica Solis holds a Master of Arts degree in Education, School Counseling from Concordia University, Irvine, with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health Policy from the University of California, Irvine.

Ashley Nguyen holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Leadership and Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University, with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.

Why see a Counselor?

Counseling offers a chance to explore areas of life that can bring more personal satisfaction and confidence.
Helps students sort through personal difficulties and recognize the parts of their lives that are going well.
Helps students identify strengths they already have to motivate and encourage progress.
Strengths can be nurtured to become the tools for change, and to add clarity to life and ultimately benefit the student and others.

Student Services:

Counseling to develop successful life skills
Goal setting assistance
Strategies to promote academic achievement (motivation, study skills, effective communication, etc.)
Solution focused problem solving
Stress management
Connect students with community resources and referrals

Student Wellness:

At HBAS, we are committed to providing students with the services and support they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. To help support the academic, physical and socio-emotional wellness of students, we created a Wellness Hub. This page was designed to assist in identifying strategies to manage and cope with different emotions. For more information on fun and relaxing resources for personal wellness, please visit our Wellness Hub.