Additional Supports
LaTasha S. Barrow, LMSW
My name is LaTasha Barrow, and I am a Caribbean- American licensed social worker. I have worked in the field of social services for over 15 years as a domestic violence counselor, child welfare worker and case associate for the Jewish Board. I worked in a program for teens with co-occurring disorders until I graduated from Fordham University in 2016 with my Master’s degree in Social Work. Currently, I work with the Jewish Board as a psychotherapist providing outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families, but I especially enjoy working with adolescents.
At the Jewish Board, I work at the Seymour Askin Clinic and off site at both Edward R. Murrow and John Dewey high schools, providing clients with weekly individual therapy, family therapy and collateral, as well as co-lead lead a teen group. Based on client need, psychiatric care and group therapy is available. At Edward R. Murrow High school, I provide the above detailed services for students who are referred for treatment. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), family conflict, decline in academic performance and a host of other diagnoses and symptoms. We utilize a client center approach utilizing different models to treat symptoms presented. I am particularly trained to work utilizing TF-CBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing models.
If you feel that you or your child is in need of help, please see guidance counselor for referral information.
My name is LaTasha Barrow, and I am a Caribbean- American licensed social worker. I have worked in the field of social services for over 15 years as a domestic violence counselor, child welfare worker and case associate for the Jewish Board. I worked in a program for teens with co-occurring disorders until I graduated from Fordham University in 2016 with my Master’s degree in Social Work. Currently, I work with the Jewish Board as a psychotherapist providing outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families, but I especially enjoy working with adolescents.
At the Jewish Board, I work at the Seymour Askin Clinic and off site at both Edward R. Murrow and John Dewey high schools, providing clients with weekly individual therapy, family therapy and collateral, as well as co-lead lead a teen group. Based on client need, psychiatric care and group therapy is available. At Edward R. Murrow High school, I provide the above detailed services for students who are referred for treatment. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), family conflict, decline in academic performance and a host of other diagnoses and symptoms. We utilize a client center approach utilizing different models to treat symptoms presented. I am particularly trained to work utilizing TF-CBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing models.
If you feel that you or your child is in need of help, please see guidance counselor for referral information.
Araceli Gonzalez, LMSW
My name is Araceli Gonzalez; a Mexican-American NYS licensed Social Worker. I Graduated from Fordham University on 5/2014 with a Masters in Social Work. Since, I have been working with the Jewish Board as a Bi-lingual Social Worker providing outpatient mental health services dealing with a broad scope of behavioral and mental health issues such as aggression, social anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional behavior, family conflict, trauma and substance use.
I have gained particular experience working with adolescents at the Jewish Board co-occurring disorders program for teens. In these programs, I dealt with teen that struggled academically and/or had substance use issues among other problems, such as adjustment, family conflict, or trauma.
At the Jewish Board Seymour Askin Clinic and off site at Edward R. Murrow high school, I provide mental health therapeutic services. In general, I provide weekly individual therapy, family therapy and collateral work as needed to clients of all ages and mental health diagnosis. Based on client need, psychiatric care is also available at treating clinics as well as group therapy. We utilize a client center approach utilizing different models to treat symptoms presented. I am particularly trained to work utilizing TF-CBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing models.
At Edward R. Murrow High school, I provide the afore mentioned services for students who are referred for treatment. Therefore, collaboration with school staff and parents is essential to ensure progress in treatment. In school, we work with students and school counselors to provide weekly individual therapy in the school setting typically during their free time, “OPTA band”. Psychiatric care and additional services are provided at the Seymour Askin Clinic.
My name is Araceli Gonzalez; a Mexican-American NYS licensed Social Worker. I Graduated from Fordham University on 5/2014 with a Masters in Social Work. Since, I have been working with the Jewish Board as a Bi-lingual Social Worker providing outpatient mental health services dealing with a broad scope of behavioral and mental health issues such as aggression, social anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional behavior, family conflict, trauma and substance use.
I have gained particular experience working with adolescents at the Jewish Board co-occurring disorders program for teens. In these programs, I dealt with teen that struggled academically and/or had substance use issues among other problems, such as adjustment, family conflict, or trauma.
At the Jewish Board Seymour Askin Clinic and off site at Edward R. Murrow high school, I provide mental health therapeutic services. In general, I provide weekly individual therapy, family therapy and collateral work as needed to clients of all ages and mental health diagnosis. Based on client need, psychiatric care is also available at treating clinics as well as group therapy. We utilize a client center approach utilizing different models to treat symptoms presented. I am particularly trained to work utilizing TF-CBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing models.
At Edward R. Murrow High school, I provide the afore mentioned services for students who are referred for treatment. Therefore, collaboration with school staff and parents is essential to ensure progress in treatment. In school, we work with students and school counselors to provide weekly individual therapy in the school setting typically during their free time, “OPTA band”. Psychiatric care and additional services are provided at the Seymour Askin Clinic.
James Vining, LCSW,
James is honored to join the Murrow High School community as a School Social Worker through the Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy’s onsite counseling program. The program provides supportive services such as assessment, individual and group counseling as well as mental health education to the staff, students and parents of the school.
Mr. Vining graduated from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in 2009. He has worked extensively with LGBTQI population both in community centers and outpatient mental health settings as an advocate, clinical practitioner, and art workshop facilitator. Before attending graduate school, Mr. Vining received a BFA from The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, where he specialized in film production and photography.
Mr. Vining has previously worked at The Door as the LGBTQI Social Worker and has facilitated psychoeducational and process-oriented groups related to gender and sexuality. He also worked as a therapist at Bleuler Psychotherapy Center in Forest Hills for many years. He has conducted several expressive arts and support groups for various agencies utilizing mask masking, poetry, and photography to LGBTQI teenagers and adults throughout New York City.
James is honored to join the Murrow High School community as a School Social Worker through the Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy’s onsite counseling program. The program provides supportive services such as assessment, individual and group counseling as well as mental health education to the staff, students and parents of the school.
Mr. Vining graduated from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in 2009. He has worked extensively with LGBTQI population both in community centers and outpatient mental health settings as an advocate, clinical practitioner, and art workshop facilitator. Before attending graduate school, Mr. Vining received a BFA from The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, where he specialized in film production and photography.
Mr. Vining has previously worked at The Door as the LGBTQI Social Worker and has facilitated psychoeducational and process-oriented groups related to gender and sexuality. He also worked as a therapist at Bleuler Psychotherapy Center in Forest Hills for many years. He has conducted several expressive arts and support groups for various agencies utilizing mask masking, poetry, and photography to LGBTQI teenagers and adults throughout New York City.
Tao-Yee Lau, LMSW
(AKA “Ms. Tao”)
RAPP Coordinator
taoyeelau@dayoneny.org
Room 124L
Ext 1252
As a Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Coordinator at Edward R. Murrow High School, Ms. Tao’s role is to deliver education on healthy relationships and dating abuse, provide students with counseling and support, and promote peer leadership development. She works for the agency Day One, whose mission is to partner with youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence.
Ms. Tao received her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University (Families, Youth, and Children concentration), and a BA Honors in History at the University of British Columbia. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker in NY State. Prior to this position, Ms. Tao was a school-based social worker in Children’s Aid Society’s Youth Empowerment Programs, based at two Bronx high schools. Ms. Tao has also interned at Settlement Housing Fund’s D.R.E.A.M.S. Youth Build Program, Children’s Rights, and the Mental Health Association of NYC’s Family Resource Center. Prior to social work in New York City, Ms. Tao provided social work services in her home country of Canada. When she is not working, Ms. Tao enjoys a combination of yoga and boxing (not at the same time), Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, and Caribbean food (actually - really all food), and keeping a balance between socializing and sleeping.
Ms. Tao loves working with young people! Do you want to learn healthy relationship skills? Are you having a problem with a friend, someone you are dating, or a parent/guardian that you wish to talk out? Do you want to become a leader in helping end dating abuse? Come see Ms .Tao in Room 124L or email at taoyeelau@dayoneny.org and get some support today!
(AKA “Ms. Tao”)
RAPP Coordinator
taoyeelau@dayoneny.org
Room 124L
Ext 1252
As a Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Coordinator at Edward R. Murrow High School, Ms. Tao’s role is to deliver education on healthy relationships and dating abuse, provide students with counseling and support, and promote peer leadership development. She works for the agency Day One, whose mission is to partner with youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence.
Ms. Tao received her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University (Families, Youth, and Children concentration), and a BA Honors in History at the University of British Columbia. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker in NY State. Prior to this position, Ms. Tao was a school-based social worker in Children’s Aid Society’s Youth Empowerment Programs, based at two Bronx high schools. Ms. Tao has also interned at Settlement Housing Fund’s D.R.E.A.M.S. Youth Build Program, Children’s Rights, and the Mental Health Association of NYC’s Family Resource Center. Prior to social work in New York City, Ms. Tao provided social work services in her home country of Canada. When she is not working, Ms. Tao enjoys a combination of yoga and boxing (not at the same time), Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, and Caribbean food (actually - really all food), and keeping a balance between socializing and sleeping.
Ms. Tao loves working with young people! Do you want to learn healthy relationship skills? Are you having a problem with a friend, someone you are dating, or a parent/guardian that you wish to talk out? Do you want to become a leader in helping end dating abuse? Come see Ms .Tao in Room 124L or email at taoyeelau@dayoneny.org and get some support today!
Joyce Lerner, LCSW
I have been a school social worker since 2001 and at Edward R. Murrow HS for the past 4 years. I meet with students who are experiencing difficulty in school for various reasons, both emotional and academic and provide supportive individual counseling as well as referrals to outside agencies when needed. As part of the School Assessment Team, I speak with parents to identify the obstacles to learning and discuss academic supports that are available. I offer support to those students whose internal or external experiences are preventing them from fully enjoying and engaging in high school. My office is located in the counseling suite in room 124P and I can be reached at 718 258-9283, ext 1256 or at jlerner@schools.nyc.gov
I have been a school social worker since 2001 and at Edward R. Murrow HS for the past 4 years. I meet with students who are experiencing difficulty in school for various reasons, both emotional and academic and provide supportive individual counseling as well as referrals to outside agencies when needed. As part of the School Assessment Team, I speak with parents to identify the obstacles to learning and discuss academic supports that are available. I offer support to those students whose internal or external experiences are preventing them from fully enjoying and engaging in high school. My office is located in the counseling suite in room 124P and I can be reached at 718 258-9283, ext 1256 or at jlerner@schools.nyc.gov
