Counseling

The School Counseling Department & Family Counseling Program has provides confidential, even secure Telehealth services via the Microsoft Teams platform if needed Monday through Friday, 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Referral for services

• Social Workers: Mark Gouldbourne and Jean Larice Despagne (Bilingual)

• Family Therapists: Valeria Muzzetti (Bilingual)

• District Mental Health Resources Link

Family Counseling and Student Services Department

Valeria Muzzetti, Family Counselor 754.322.0716 valeria.muzzetti@browardschools.com
Ieesha Crawford, Teen Parent Social Worker 754.322.0716 ieesha.crawford@browardschools.com
Jean-Larice DeSpagne, Bilingual Social Worker 754.322.0718  jeanlarice.despagne@browardschools.com
Mark Gouldbourne, Social Worker 754.322.0716 mark.gouldbourne@browardschools.com

School Counseling Department

Nancy Carter, School Counseling Director and IB 754.322.0683 nancy.carter@browardschools.com
Paula Bailey, Class of 2027, Child Abuse/Neglect Liaison 754.322.0752 paula.bailey@browardschools.com
Kecia Pink, Class of 2028, Foster Care Liaison 754.322.0677 kecia.pink@browardschools.com
Lindsey Riha, ESE Specialist and Foster CARE 754.322.0701 lindsey.riha@browardschools.com
Samantha Sweeting, Class of 2026, RtI 754.322.0734 samantha.sweeting@browardschools.co
Margaret Williamson Rocha, Class of 2025, Suicide Liaison 754.322.0751 margaret.williamsonrocha@browardschools.com

External Mental Health Resources

If you feel your child may harm themselves or others, please call:

• First Call for Help: 2-1-1

• Broward County Public Schools Mental Health Hotline: 754-321-HELP (4357)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• National Crisis Text Line: 741741

• Be Strong: App or bestrong.global