The Emotional Wellness Support Team is a collective of mental health licensed and trained professionals at Byram Hills High School. We support our students, families and larger school community by consulting with administrators, teachers and parents to identify young people that are struggling and may need extra support and services. We also work proactively to get ahead of problems before they escalate by creating programs that support youth development. We serve as liaisons between school, home and the larger community. We provide individual and group counseling, assessment for special education referrals, and offer consults around 504 and IEP plans.
Dr. Becca Greenwell, School Psychologist. Dr. Becca Greenwell earned her Ph.D. from Temple University in 2012 and has since gained extensive experience in various educational settings, with a concentrated focus on high school environments. Dr. Greenwell is passionate about helping adolescents understand and advocate for their academic and social-emotional strengths and needs, empowering them with the skills needed to navigate college and adulthood effectively. In her role as the BHHS school psychologist, she provides short-term counseling support as needed for students in grades 9-12 as well as ongoing support through IEPs and 504 plans. In her school-based counseling work, she employs strategies from multiple therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, social skills instruction, and trauma-informed practices. Dr. Greenwell has expertise in conducting psychoeducational assessment to identify various educational needs (learning disabilities, attention and executive functioning deficits, autism, emotional disabilities, etc.) and guide recommendations for appropriate supports and accommodations. Dr. Greenwell is committed to working collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the Byram Hills community to foster student wellbeing and promote a safe, welcoming environment where all students can thrive. She can be reached at 914-273-9200 ext. 4955 or via email: Dr. Becca Greenwell.
Bernice Pagan, LMSW, is the Student Assistance Counselor at the high school. Ms. Pagan earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, Lincoln Center. She will provide alcohol, tobacco, vaping and other drug prevention activities. She will also be available for short term individual and group counseling. Ms. Pagan provides classroom presentations, parent presentations and faculty presentations on various topics. Ms. Pagan is the advisor to the Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y) Club, a club whose members empower their peers to make healthy and safe decisions. Ms. Pagan can be reached at 914-273-9200 ext. 4943 or via email: Bernice Pagan.
Ashley Riley, LMSW, is one of the School Social Worker at the high school. Ashley earned her Master's in Social Work from Fordham University. Ms. Ashley Riley offers personalized social-emotional wellness support to students in grades 9-12, with a focus on enhancing overall emotional well-being. She works closely with both students and families to foster a positive, supportive environment for growth.
Whether in individual or group settings, Ms. Riley helps students develop valuable skills such as goal-setting, managing anxiety, building coping strategies, improving emotional health, and making sound decisions. Through her guidance, students gain the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally, ensuring long-term success and well-being. Ms. Riley can be reached at 914-273-9200 ext. 4953 or via email: Ashley Riley.
Additional Resources
In the event of a psychiatric emergency, you can call:
- Call 911 in any emergency
- National Suicide Hotline (800) 273-Talk or (800) 273-8255
- Crisis Prevention and Response Team at (914) 925-5959
National alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): namiwestchester.org
Trained staff answer calls and provide information about mental health resources in Westchester. Call (914) 592-5458 Help Line, 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday
New York State office of Addiction Services and supports (OASAS): oasas.ny.gov
Provides information and access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services for alcohol and other substance use disorders and problem gambling.
Call (877) 846-7369 or text HOPENY (467369) for help 24 hours a day.