Welcome to Seaholm Counseling!

Our hearts are with Oxford. We share our deep sympathy and support for the students, staff and families of Oxford Community Schools. Our thoughts and continued support to the entire community during these next coming days and weeks.

Counseling Department Secretary - Carey Balow cbalow@birmingham.k12.mi.us 248-203-3751

Mission Statement

The Birmingham Counseling Program's "whole-child" approach is an integral part of the educational mission of the Birmingham Public Schools. The comprehensive guidance program will empower students to make responsible academic/personal-social, and college/career choices to gain self-knowledge and understand the uniqueness of others. Counselors will provide opportunities for academic achievement, personal /social growth, and college/career exploration for every student.Counselors will coordinate, consult, and collaborate with staff, parents, and the community to help all students be successful lifelong learners in a global society. 

Our Beliefs

• All students will learn.
• All students will be successful.
• All students develop and grow at their own rates.

We provide the following services: 

• Provide Guidance Curriculum, a.k.a. information you should know
• Provide social and emotional support
• Provide career and college counseling
• Provide academic support 

• The District’s Emotional Health & Wellness Website https://sites.google.com/bps-schools.com/bps-emotional-health-wellness/home
• GREAT NEWS! You can now follow Seaholm's Counseling Department on Instagram. Our username to search is seaholm_counseling. Keep your eye out for weekly posts regarding social/emotional learning, mental health awareness, character ed., relationship building, goal setting, mindfulness, stress management, important counseling dates/tips and much more!
• If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Balow, Counseling Secretary at cbalow@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3751.