Families First of Florida
Valarese Dailey has extensive experience in the mental health and educational sectors, currently serving as a School Counselor at Hillsborough County Public Schools since December 2018. In addition, Valarese has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Families First of Florida since May 2016. Previous roles include Caseworker, ER Specialist, and Mental Health Technician at BayCare Health System from May 2008 to November 2019, and a Masters Level Intern-Therapist at Serenity Mission from March 2014 to May 2015. Valarese holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University (2012-2014), a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida (2003-2005), and an Associate of Arts in General Studies from Brevard Community College (2000-2003).
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.