About Me
Hi, my name is Marina Garcia. I’m a seasoned bilingual Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 20 years of experience dedicating my career to supporting neurodivergent and developmentally disabled people and their families in Los Angeles and Orange County.
I’m passionate about supporting parents and caregivers to feel empowered in teaching and guiding their loved ones to navigate all facets of life. What drives me in this field is the motivation that both families and I experience when witnessing their loved ones meet their goals big or small. These joyous moments of progress can range from a child saying their first word to an adult learning to advocate for themselves.
I first began working with neurodivergent children and their families as a 1:1 behavior technician in an elementary school in 2004. After that first school year I knew I found my calling when my assigned student went from being unable to participate in classroom activities or interactions with peers to engaging with other students and enjoying their school day.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA and a Master’s degree in Teaching with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from National University, my expertise spans from early intervention for children to specialized support for adults.
Throughout my career I have provided direct clinical support to families, held leadership roles, successfully mentored countless BCBA trainees and developed training curriculums for parents and clinicians of all levels.
My goal is to provide neuro-affirming individualized care to all of the families that I partner with.
As we embark on this journey together I want you to know I am committed to providing my services with the utmost care, compassion and dignity for you and your loved one.