Student Life

Student Services

High School Counselor

Elizabeth Colston, LMSW, graduated from The University of Montevallo with a bachelor’s degree in social work and from The University at Buffalo with a master’s degree in social work. Elizabeth has served on various Boards of Directors for youth programs in the past. During Elizabeth’s internship in graduate school, she worked with children, adolescents, and families who are currently separated due to court involvement.Through her previous career experiences, she has advocated for students to obtain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and special accommodations to help their unique learning styles.

Elizabeth works full-time at Horizon Health Services as a Senior Counselor II. Elizabeth recently moved back to Western New York and is excited to use her skills to help her community. Elizabeth specializes in working with youth and adults who are currently struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and substance use. Elizabeth enjoys working with family members in improving relationships and developing strong bonds.

She is trained in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT), and Trauma-Informed Care.

Services Offered

  • Individual and Small Group Counseling
  • Interpretation of Psychological Evaluations
  • Administration of Psychological Assessments (2018-2019 school year)
  • Referrals to local mental health providers
If you are interested in learning more about what services Ms. Colston may be able to provide, please feel free to contact her.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lower and Middle School Counseling

The school counseling program helps build the foundation for life-long learning by assisting students in developing self-respect, awareness of others and positive learning attitudes. The school counselor provides direct and indirect services and activities to students, families, and school staff for developing strategies that deal with education, personal and social challenges that may interfere with the educational process.

For Parents

Parents are encouraged to call the school counselor at any time to discuss academic, social, or personal concerns about your child. The school counselor will help to arrange parent-teacher conferences, small group or individual counseling, as well as outside referrals.

For Students

Students may see the counselor for small group and individual counseling to assist with a variety of concerns and problems, including:
  • Friendship
  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills
  • Grief and Loss
  • Anxiety
  • Crisis Intervention

Counseling Services Offered

  • Classroom guidance
  • Individual and small group counseling
  • Academic, college, and career counseling
  • Grief and crisis counseling
  • Responding to and assisting with crises
  • Academic skills support
  • Coping strategies
  • Peer relationships and effective social skills
  • Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
  • Referrals

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Contact

Kristen Blandford
716-881-6262 x1240
kblandford@nardin.org
A private, independent, Catholic school in Buffalo, NY, with coed Montessori, Lower and Middle Schools and a college preparatory High School for young women.

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