Psychologist

Commonwealth-Parkville School (CPS) has a full-time licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Mercedes Morris.  She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia and a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Caribbean Center for Advanced Studies, San Juan. She provides psychological services at both campuses: Parkville and Commonwealth ensuring the continuity of services and support students need from their early years and continuing through Middle and High School.

Her work with students, parents, and staff has covered key areas, including: individual and group counseling, teacher consultation, crisis intervention, teacher/parent conferences and referrals of students and families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or psychological services, as needed.