School Psychology Services

About Us:

This website is designed to answer questions you may have about mental health services available from your school psychologist. Learn about services and resources, training to become a school psychologist, find the name of the school psychologist serving your school, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Spotlight on Practice link below features how school psychologists work in partnership with school staff and parents to support student success. View the School Scene video to familiarize yourself with the depression screening program available at some high schools.

If you have any questions or comments regarding school psychology services we would be happy to hear from you. Please contact us by electronic mail or by telephone.

Vision:

To positively impact the academic and social/emotional development of all students through the provision of mental health services that build resiliency, life competencies and good citizenship.

Mission:

Psychologists provide a full range of prevention and intervention services that support the mental health and learning potential of all students.

What We Offer:

Overview of School Psychologist's Role in Education

Information and Resources for Parents and Teachers

Spotlight on Practice

 

Quick Links:

Directory

Newsletters

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Profile

Fairfax County Youth Survey

Prevention Toolkit

Contact Information:

Dede Bailer, Ph.D., Coordinator
571-423-4250
DeDe.Bailer@fcps.edu

John Todd, Program Manager
571-423-4260

Elsie Scimecca, Senior Psychologist for Clusters I, II, VIII
571-423-4482

Terry Aliabadi, Senior Psychologist for Clusters VI, VII, III
703-503-2519

Chandra Holsey-Cookson, Ph.D.,
Senior Psychologist for Clusters IV and V; ECAT School Psychology Internship Program Chair
703-317-1443

School Scene Video:
depression video


Screening for Depression

Play video


Webpage Curator

Robin Sheare, Web Development Specialist
571-423-4484
rlsheare@fcps.edu

Last Updated

April 30, 2012