Welcome to the Mental Health Counseling Website! 

As the mental health counselors for the district, we provide services at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. We work collaboratively with students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies to address academic concerns, emotional issues, behavioral situations, loss, and challenges. If you feel your child could benefit from services, contact your child’s school counselor for further information.

If you have questions regarding mental health or need help locating additional resources for support, please contact either Laura Foust or Sarah Smith for further assistance.

* Information presented is not complete but a portion of the research available and does not serve as the basis for diagnosis or treatment. Subject matter is intended to be informative and not representative of clinical intervention. Individual diagnosis and treatment must be secured by a mental health professional. The Western Dubuque Community School District is not liable for any miscommunication, misinformation or misinterpretation of any material on this website. 

Laura Foust

Laura Foust

Mental Health Counselor

563.845.2155
Email Laura Foust

My name is Laura Foust and I am one of the mental health counselors for the Western Dubuque Community School District. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in family life education. I received my Master Degree in mental health counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. I have been working in the mental health field for over twenty-five years. I greatly enjoy helping students and families learn strategies to improve their overall functioning.

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Mental Health Counselor

563.845.2271
Email Sarah Smith

Hello, my name is Sarah Smith and I am one of the mental health counselors for the Western Dubuque Community School District. I graduated from Mount Mercy University with a Bachelors Degree in social work and a minor in psychology.  I graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Masters in social work and a school social work endorsement. Since graduating, I have experience working in the mental health field in both school and in home settings. I am thrilled to be part of the Western Dubuque School District and look forward to working with students and families to help support their needs.


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