Daniela Schmeichler
MS in Counseling, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
MY APPROACH IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ABA THERAPY PROVIDERS :
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From my viewpoint, the significance of a diagnosis should not diminish the importance of timely intervention when observable behaviors of concern emerge.
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I maintain direct engagement with my clients, offering comprehensive and personalized interventions. Each session is meticulously tailored to meet their specific needs, with the primary objective of achieving optimal outcomes.
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I focus on empowering parents to continue applying the lessons learned during my sessions, rather than training behavioral assistants to implement them.
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I believe that the quality of the intervention is more valuable than hours of weekly therapy sessions.
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I supplement my therapeutic sessions with tools from many disciplines and I believe in providing hands-on care with a naturalistic approach. My behavioral training does not substitute my psychology background but complements each other.
My mission is to help parents, teachers, and children to enjoy playing and spending time together, decreasing, preventing, and overcoming the behavioral and emotional challenges that are natural during children’s upbringing.
Founder of Motiva Learning and known by many as the Behavioral Analyst with a unique and holistic approach to early intervention and counseling children and families.
Numerous families in South Florida have benefited from my services. I have provided valuable assistance to neurotypical children facing emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties but also to children diagnosed with conditions like ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and various others.
I was born in Venezuela, lived in Israel for several years, and moved to the United States in 2003 before making South Florida my home. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Behavioral Analysis. Early in my journey as a parent, I pursued credentialing as a Board‑Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) while working as an Infant Toddler Development Specialist (ITDS) and completing my graduate studies — a time full of challenges and growth as I pursued multiple dreams in a new country.
From a young age, I’ve always connected with children and I was often the person friends turned to for support. That natural affinity for connection is still reflected in my work today.
I feel incredibly fortunate to do work that I both love and excel at. Each day, I return home with a deep sense of gratitude, knowing that I’ve made a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families I serve.
Feel free to contact me for more information.