Families First of Florida
Nizeli Armas is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience in therapy, advocacy, and consulting. Currently serving as a therapist with Families First of Florida since April 2016, Nizeli specializes in providing counseling to children within the Specialized Foster Care System. Prior experience includes roles as a Victim Advocate at the Office of the State Attorney and a Rape Crisis Advocate at Suncoast Center, Inc. Nizeli's academic background includes a PhD in Psychology from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
Families First of Florida
At Families First of Florida, we help children, adults and their families with emotional and mental health needs. With empathy and compassion, we utilize best-practice trauma informed psychiatric and therapeutic interventions to assist clients and their families with the tools and treatment to heal, grow and develop. We provide assessments, case management and clinical therapeutic services both in the home and office. In addition to clinical services, Families First of Florida serves as a therapeutic foster care licensing agency for children ages 5 to 17. Our foster parents play a crucial role as caregivers and mentors in the lives of children and teens who often need intensive services. Our collective goal is for each child to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential.