Mental Health Services

At Seven Springs Middle School, we have trained student services team members available to assist and provide social emotional, behavioral, and mental health services. If your family and/or child is in need of assistance, please contact his/her grade level school counselor and a referral will be made to appropriate student services team member(s) and/or outside community resource(s). 

School Counselors

As school counselors, we are certified educators with the minimum of a master’s degree in school counseling and are uniquely qualified to address the developmental needs of all students.  At SSMS, we have a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students.  These needs are addressed through direct services to students which include classroom lessons, individual/crisis counseling, and small group counseling.  We also provide indirect services for students which include consultation, collaboration with administrators, teachers/staff, and families, and referrals to community resources.  

Tiffany Costello

tcostell@pasco.k12.fl.us

My name is Tiffany Costello, and I’m proud to serve as the 6th grade school counselor. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Management and a Master of Social Work; both earned from Saint Leo University. I am currently a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in the state of Florida.
My professional journey has been deeply rooted in supporting individuals and families through various stages of life. I’ve had the privilege of completing internships with BayCare’s Mobile Response Team, serving the Hernando County community and schools, and with IMPACT, where I provided clinical therapy sessions to students onsite in Pasco County Schools. I’ve also worked in hospice care, offering emotional support and guidance to families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Additionally,  I’ve gained valuable experience in private mental health practice, where I provided individual therapy, conducted diagnostic assessments, and implemented personalized interventions to help clients achieve their goals.
I am passionate about helping students navigate the middle school years with confidence and resilience. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where every student feels heard, valued, and empowered to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

 

Maureena Darling

mdarling@pasco.k12.fl.us

I am happy to have joined SSMS Student Services!  I recently moved to the area from Maryland, where I was a school counselor for over 20 years.  I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology at Keene State College in New Hampshire, where I grew up and my master’s degree in Counselor Education at McDaniel College in Maryland, since then furthering my education and experiences in counseling and school leadership at a variety of colleges.  Working with middle school students is exciting and rewarding and I love to help students have the best experience possible because, as I like to say, “Middle School Matters”! 
I enjoy the arts and love to see live performances and travel to new places!  I am enjoying getting to know all the students, staff and families!
 

Kelly Davey

kdavey@pasco.k12.fl.us

Hi there! I’m Kelly Davey, and I’m so excited to be part of the team here at Seven Springs Middle School as your school counselor. I’ve worked in education for over 27 years, with experience as a middle and high school counselor, career specialist, and as the district’s foster care liaison. Supporting students through both the tough moments and the joyful ones has always been the most meaningful part of my work.
I earned my master’s in counseling from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia and completed my Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Florida. I’m passionate about helping students feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow not just in school, but in life.
 
When I’m not at school, I love to travel, read a good mystery novel, and spend time with family and friends, including my furry companions.
 
Middle school is such a unique and important time, and I’m here to support students and their families every step of the way. Please feel free to reach out or stop by and say hello!

 

Students Services Team Members

Dawn Cefalu

dcefalu@pasco.k12.fl.us

I have been a Registered Nurse for over 12 years and started with Pasco County Schools in 2017. Since becoming a School Nurse, I have joined the Crisis team and become certified in the following: PREPARE, CPR Instructor, Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Stop the Bleed, Trauma Informed Care and C-SSRS. Additionally, I serve on the board for the Pasco Pediatric Foundation.

As part of the student services team, I support and advocate for students with health conditions to ensure they get the proper care needed in the school setting, including mental health needs.  I help students access medical treatment, medications or outside medical referrals and resources when needed.  As the medical professional in the building, I can communicate with doctors on behalf of students and families.

Jeanette Edwards

jredward@pasco.k12.fl.us

I am excited to begin my 15th year as a school psychologist and my 9th year working for Pasco County Schools. I am certified by the State of Florida as a School Psychologist and I also hold a national certification (NCSP). The 20-21 school year will be my 2nd year at Seven Springs Middle School. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM and a Specialist in Education degree from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. My background includes education and clinical experiences that have focused on mental health, behavior, and learning. I view myself as an advocate for children and families. I apply my training and experiences to help children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. I collaborate with both school staff and families/community providers in developing plans that offer educational supports and/or services necessary for students to be successful in school. I participate on a variety of teams within the district, school, and ESE department. In addition, I conduct psychological assessments, promote positive behavior and well-being, support diverse learners, provide crisis prevention and intervention and connect families to community service providers when necessary.  

Rebecca Mills

Lauren Sherman