Kealani Marrero
Registered Behavior Technician
Kealani Marrero grew up in Miami and earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University and is currently completing her master’s degree at Nova Southeastern University. She began her career in the Psychology field at a psychiatric hospital as a case manager, where her passion for mental health deepened and her curiosity about other ways to support clients grew. After being introduced to Applied Behavior Analysis, she decided to explore the field to gain a better understanding on evidence-based care.Kealani’s therapeutic style is highly client-centered, with a strong emphasis on ethics, collaboration, and individualized treatment. Her future goals include becoming both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and working in an integrated setting that blends counseling and ABA services.
Therapeutic Specialties
Autism / Aspergers, ADHD, Verbal Behavior, Daily Living Skills, Decrease Tantrums, Social Skills, Token Systems, Increase Replacement Behaviors, Learning and Academic Skills
What is important to you, for your client to feel, when working with you?
It is important to me that my clients feel safe, respected, and cared for when working with me. I strive to create an ethical, supportive space where clients feel encouraged and confident throughout the therapeutic process.
Who do you believe you are for a client as they manage their problems?
I believe I am a supportive guide, advocate, and collaborative partner for clients as they learn to manage challenges and build functional skills. My role is to provide ethical and evidence-based support while helping clients develop skills, independence, and confidence to make as much progress possible.
What drives your passion for seeing clients?
My passion for seeing clients comes from witnessing their growth, including the small but meaningful changes that lead to positive outcomes. Seeing clients make progress, no matter how big or small, reinforces my commitment to supporting them through their journey.
How do you believe clients "get better"?
I believe clients "get better" by learning new skills with consistent support and practice. Change happens when strategies are tailored to the client and reinforced across different environments over time.
''The goals of behavior analysis are to improve the individual’s quality of life.'' Cooper, Heron, & Heward, Applied Behavior Analysis (2007)
ABA Department
Education
Florida International University, Bachelors in Psychology
Masters in progress at Nova Southeastern University for Mental Health Counseling
Client Age Range
Children (2-6), Children (6-12)
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Personal Hobbies
When I'm not working, I enjoy going on walks alone, walking my dogs, and spending time with my family and friends.