Brian Coya is a School Social Worker who joined the staff at Westbridge Academy in 2019. A bilingual professional, Brian likes having the opportunity to make a positive impact on the students by working directly with them, their families, teachers, and outside mental health providers.
“It’s critical for boys and young men to have a positive male role model in their life. In my counseling work, I’ve received feedback from adolescent male students that my being a male counselor made me more relatable,” he said.
Brian gauges a student’s progress based on their developing insight into unhealthy behavioral patterns. “In most of my students, I see an increase in their ability to verbalize their thoughts and feelings, which typically reduces their behavioral challenges. I’ve seen an increase in students becoming accountable for their actions, and learning to set positive goals for themselves,” he concluded.
