BEHAVIORAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTER - Key Persons
My name is Mariely Colon and I am from Aibonito, Puerto Rico. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Lead Analyst. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Master Degree in Mental Health, a Master Degree in Business Administration with a Major in Management, and a Doctor Degree in Clinical Sexology.
I have been in the field of Mental Health for more than 20 years. Throughout the years I have worked with different populations including children, teenagers, and adults. I have also worked with a variety of diagnosis including post-partum depression, trauma, abused, ADHD, ODD, Depression and Anxiety. Currently, I work completing Functional Behavioral Assessments for children receiving Applied Behavioral Analysis and Parenting Training to parents. BMC believes in the importance of the integration of the different disciplines of Mental Health and Behavioral Health to educate and develop strategies that promote Unity.
"The greatest of a man is not on how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively" Bob Marley
Gina Lopez and Mariely Colon met in the state of Florida in 2009. Both worked together in the mental health field offering counseling and psychosocial rehabilitation services. Mariely Colon is a licensed mental health counselor with vast experience in the clinical setting and Gina Lopez also has experience in the mental health field, mainly in the administrative area. Both realized that together they had potential to start a new project. They began meeting to define their future project goals. After several attempts and going through several disappointments, in the year 2021 during the pandemic, BMC, Corp. was born.
Behavioral Multidisciplinary Center, Corp. is an agency that offers integrated behavioral services. The agency focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy); however, it also offers mental health services led by Dr. Mariely Colon, who together with Gina Lopez, are the owners of the mental health department.
Gina E. López Born in Ponce, PR. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Psychology, Master's degree in science with specialization in ABA Intervention in Autism and other Developmental Disorders and a Master's degree in Education with a Major in Professional Counseling from the Pontifical Catholic University in Ponce, PR. After graduating she began working with people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She worked for several years under federal proposals with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in PR. Her vocational experience has provided her with a deeper insight into the individual needs of everyone, working with diverse backgrounds, including people with Mental Health and Autism issues.
She moved to Florida in 2009. Her previous work experience includes working with many diverse populations, including youth, couples, and families for over 15 years. In 2010 she began working in Central Florida for various community Mental Health agencies where she stood out for her leadership and commitment to the families to whom she provided Mental health Counseling, Psychosocial Rehabilitation services and Targeted Case Management.
Gina E. Lopez has a wide variety of experience ranging from direct work to administrative supervisor and program development. She has developed educational programs that help the integration of children not only in the academic area but also in the behavioral area. In addition, she worked in radio in which she had the opportunity to produce and direct her own Counseling program under a Christian approach. She also conducts conferences about Marriage and Family.
My name is Mia Martinez. I am from Kissimmee, Florida but currently reside in Davenport, Florida. I am a student at Valencia College and am in process of getting my bachelor's degree in Psychology. I am the office manager at BMC and have loved every minute of it. I have been in the management field for about 7 years now, working in different environments such as retail and behavioral offices. I have always been interested in helping others and learning about mental health and behaviors in more depth. BMC has given me the opportunity and has been the greatest support system for me to grow and learn every single day.
Job Titles:
- Schedule Coordinator / RBT
Rebeca Cristina Lopez was born and raised in Cuba, living in Florida since 2019. She is a medical professional. She graduated as a Doctor of General Medicine in 2001, with a specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2007. She has served as a doctor in Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil. Rebeca is a Registered Behavior Technician at BMC, Corp. She is very passionate about working with kids and serving others. In addition, she works as Schedule Coordinator and helps with the coordination of services.