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Welcome to the Lotus Counseling Page!

Here you will find resources for you and your family! We willl be supporting you as you make your journey through Middle and High School and finding your way onto your next destination. We look forward to spending this fantastic year with you!
If this is a counseling emergency that cannot wait, is after school hours or on the weekend, please refer to the resources below:

- After school hours or on the weekend call Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-TALK (8255), or text “Talk” to 38255. This service is available 24/7 year-round.
- If this is an emergency, please dial 911.
- The mental health walk-in clinic is available from 8:00 am-11:00 pm daily at Anschutz Medical Campus 2206 Victor Street, Aurora, CO 8004

Students use Safe2Tell Colorado to report: bullying, stealing, threats, fights, drugs, alcohol, weapons, sexual misconduct, harassment, stalking, dating violence, cutting, suicidal behaviors or any other violent or dangerous situations that threaten their safety or the safety of others. It is for the purpose of prevention and intervention, to help keep students safe and healthy.

Please make sure that you are aware of Safe2Tell Colorado and how to use it appropriately:
- Safe2Tell CO is for students who need to report threats to themselves or others - in a way that keeps them SAFE.
- Safe2Tell CO is ANONYMOUS - this means your identity is UNKNOWN. Anonymity is protected by Colorado state law.
- The Toll-Free number is: 1-877-542-7233 (SAFE). Save the number as a contact in your cell phone, in case you ever need it!
- To make an anonymous report online, CLICK HERE
- Safe2Tell is for serious reports only. Do NOT make prank calls and hang up.

School Counseling

Holli LeBlanc

Middle School Counselor
E: hleblanc@lotusschool.org
P: 303-360-0052 (Ext. 240)

Mrs. LeBlanc, middle school counselor at Lotus, has a passion for counseling and has a varied background working in K-12 schools. She is excited to work with students throughout their middle school years and transition into high school. Outside of school, Mrs. LeBlanc can be found on a paddleboard, playing pickleball or spending time with her family.

Mick Travis

High School Counselor
E: mtravis@lotusschool.org
P: 303-360-0052 (Ext. 239)

My name is Mr. Travis, and I'm the School Counselor at Lotus High School. I've been an Industrial Technology & Design Teacher and School Counselor for more than 20 years, 15 of them in Australia. I now live in Douglas County with my family. I love helping students get the most they can out of high school, including discovering their career direction and making a plan for life after graduation, whether that's work, trade school, military, apprenticeships, or college. I look forward to serving the Lotus community.

About our Counseling Program

School counselors at LSE provide direct counseling services to students K-12 through individual counseling sessions, small group counseling, classroom counseling lessons, and even school-wide counseling initiatives. We can offer support across different developmental levels and domains on any given day; Academic counseling, college/career counseling, and social/emotional counseling. Our goal is to help students perform to their highest level of both academic performance and personal growth.

Examples of counseling topics are below:

Academic Counseling

  • to acquire academic behaviors and strategies for success in key content area with emphasis on writing skills, reading skills, and algebraic concepts
  • Note-taking, time management, and study strategies
  • Growth mindset

College/Career Counseling

  • to develop post high school goals
  • to create a yearly action plan/schedule
  • to understand college entrance processes and costs

Social/Emotional Counseling

  • to gain knowledge and develop interpersonal skills
  • to understand and respect oneself and others
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Managing stress and developing coping skills
  • Friendship skills and healthy relationships

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