Diana Valdez
Registered Behavior Technician
I received my Masters at Florida International University in Applied behavior Analysis. I am a mom so balancing family life with everything else life has can be challenging but very rewarding. Time management is a must when you have to balance work goals and quality family time. The little time I do have to myself I enjoy reading romance and high fantasy books with some k-drama thrown in here and there.
Therapeutic Specialties
Parent Training, Social Skills, Token Systems, Language Support, Improve Attention Concerns, Increase replacement behaviors, Self Care, Learning and Academic Skills
What is important to you, for your client to feel, when working with you?
When a client feels safe and happy when working with me is of the upmost importance to me.
Who do you believe you are for a client as they manage their problems?
I believe that I am a guide to help clients manage challenging moments and help them learn the best way to access what they need in the most socially and emotionally positive way.
What drives your passion for seeing clients?
My greatest motivator is being able to see the positive change in my clients life in real time.
How do you believe clients "get better"?
I believe Clients get better when there are more moments in there lives of ease and happiness than moments of pain, discomfort and strenuous emotions.
ABA Department
Education
Florida International University, Bachelors in Psychology
Florida International University, Master in Psychology concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Client Age Range
Children (2-6), Teens (13-17)
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Personal Hobbies
When I am not working I am spending time with my daughter planing outings, movie or game night. When I have time just for myself I like to relax at home reading and snacking , thats my happy place.
"Every person on this earth is full of great possibilities that can be realized through imagination, effort , and perseverance"
-scott Barry Kaufmann