Supporting Students for Life and Learning
Worthington Christian’s Counseling Program provides comprehensive support for students’ academic journey and overall well-being. From college and career guidance to classroom support, as well as addressing spiritual, mental, emotional, and behavioral needs, the counseling team partners with students, parents, and teachers to help each child thrive. Grounded in a Christ-centered perspective, the program is designed to nurture the whole student—preparing them for future opportunities while equipping them to grow with resilience, confidence, and purpose.
Counseling Services
At Worthington Christian, our Counseling Program is committed to walking alongside students and families by offering a wide range of services that support growth, well-being, and future readiness.
- College and career guidance
- Academic advising and classroom support
- Mental and emotional health support
- Behavioral guidance and interventions
- Social and relational skills development
- Parent partnership and resources
- Christ-centered encouragement and care
Meet your Counselors
Our counseling team consists of four skilled professionals across both campuses.
Jenny Harden, MEd, LPSC
Jenny is a school counselor serving grades K–3. She teaches classroom lessons on various topics, including friendship skills, conflict resolution, anger management, bullying, safety, digital citizenship, and managing anxiety.
Janelle Dethloff, MSW, LISW-S
Janelle works with grades 4–8 at both the Lower School and Upper School, helping students transition from one building to the next. She focuses on classroom lessons, meets individually with students, and connects with them in small group settings. Topics discussed often include healthy friendships, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, understanding emotions, and study skills.
Kristin MacCaughey, MA, LPCC-S
Kristin serves as the Lead Counselor is available to students in grades 9–12 for individual mental health support, classroom lessons, and group sessions.
Cynthia Durbin, MA, LPSC
Cynthia is the school counselor for grades 7–12, providing academic guidance, assistance with scheduling, leading study skills groups, and meeting with parents to address academic concerns.
Talk with a counselor
Parents may contact the counseling department with any concerns or if they would like to have their student meet with a counselor. Counselors can meet with students on a short-term basis and also help connect families with community counseling resources.
