Counselor's Corner

Welcome to the ILC's School Counseling page!

A school counselor works with ALL students to encourage a safe school climate of trust and respect. School Counselors meet with students to do brief, solution-focused counseling. School Counselors do not do long-term mental health counseling/therapy. School Counselors support students with:

• Managing anxiety or stress
• Behavior support Classroom skills (organization, testing anxiety, focusing, etc.)
• Using self-control
• Conflict mediations
• Managing emotions
• Coping skills
• Motivation, self-esteem, and confidence
• Family support
• Friendship-making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Character education
• Bullying prevention
• College and Career exploration

Along with individual counseling, the school counselor also does classroom presentations, crisis intervention, runs social skills groups and provides resources to parents and teachers, provide school-wide support , assemblies, and other fun opportunities throughout the year for your child to participate in.

Counseling sessions run from 6 to 8 Sessions. After they are completed, students are seen on an as needed basis. If your child needs extra support, we can assist you in the referral process for outside counseling services.

Conversations between the student and counselor are considered confidential. However, there are exceptions to this confidentiality. If a counselor has reason to believe that a student is being abused, neglected, or is a danger to himself/herself or others, the counselor has the legal, ethical, and professional responsibility to report such concerns to parent/guardians and the appropriate authorities.

Message From the Counselor

Hello! My name is Jaliyah Rutledge, and I am the School Counselor here at ILC. As the school counselor, my role is to support every student in reaching their fullest potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. I am committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can grow in confidence, build positive relationships, and develop lifelong skills for success. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the movies, and visiting Disneyland. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I can support your student in any way. I look forward to working together to help your student thrive!