Natasha Marroquin is passionate about training, coaching, and teaching others. She has been in the human services field since 2002, with experience in juvenile diversion, domestic violence, and drug rehabilitation. Her most extensive experience is in working with people with developmental and intellectual challenges in various settings including schools, group homes, institutions, family homes, residential facilities, and day programs. Natasha’s focus is on helping people move from restrictive settings to ones where they can explore and follow their passions, build positive relationships, access the broader community, and be contributing members of society. She have supported people with extremely challenging behaviors coming from traumatic backgrounds.
Natasha has her PhD in psychology with an emphasis in behavior analysis. She is currently involved in projects focused on liberatory practices, compassion, and cultivating cooperative contexts. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Additionally, she is a Certified Person-Centered Thinking Trainer and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Combining the knowledge and experience of these backgrounds, helps her be an effective catalyst for change in the lives of others.
Her primary role since 2006 has been mentoring and supporting people in leadership positions (e.g., supervisors, directors, teachers, clinicians, administrators, etc.). She also trains direct care staff who work with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She integrates applied behavior analysis, ACT-based interventions, and overall trauma-informed, compassionate practices to support people in making changes guided by their personal values.
BCBA# 1-14-15070; LMFT#91425
Focus Areas:
Skill-building
Trauma-informed care
Neuro-affirming practices
Communication (including use of inclusive language)
Person-centered practices
Leadership/ Supervision
Effective individual planning
