Wes Upton
B.A. Psychology Texas Tech University
M.S. Counseling and Development Texas Woman’s University
Certified School Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialization: High Achievers, Highly Selective Admissions, Mental Health Support
About me:
Having been a school counselor for the past 15 years, I have seen the many paths that students take after they graduate. Seeing this process play out from my vantage point has provided me with a broad range of knowledge and experiences to share with the students and families with whom I work. This has ranged from the most prestigious institutions in the world to our local community colleges and trade schools.
The vast array of experience and the knowledge that most high school counselors do not have adequate time to walk lockstep with their students to optimize their admissions changes helped me identify a need that I could help fill for many students.
I relish the opportunity to work with students on a deeply personal journey of getting to know their strengths, help them clarify their vision of the future, set realistic goals, and then put the steps in place, with support, to best position them to attain their goals. I have a strong connection to STEM fields as a former science teacher, and having coached high level math and science competitions for many years. I also have a strong eye for detail and am confident in supporting the college essay writing process from start to finish.
The ability to reduce the stress on the student, the parents, and simplify many of the unknowns, is the underlying purpose of this work.The joy of the exciting process and seeing it unfold never gets old.
Interested in my experience, book me as your Counselor