Team Members
OUR BELIEfs
‘We believe children should feel encouraged to do their best.
We believe in fostering children’s strengths.
We believe children should have time to be children.
We believe a balanced life is a fulfilled life.
About OUR EARLY INTERVENTION DIRECTOR
Marcela Solano is a Special Education graduate with a Master in Educational Psychology from the Interamerican University of Costa Rica, and a degree in Early Childhood Education from the Florida International University.
With more than 25 years of experience in different classroom settings, she led an Early Intervention program in the University of Miami’s Debby School working with children with special needs, supporting them in their developmental areas and doing the appropriate arrangements to place them in the public school system. In the last couple of years, She also conducted the Toots Program at a Pediatric Center, where we focused primarily on developing the children’s sensory skills.
As a professional in the education field, she truly believes that early childhood intervention services can change a child developmental path and improve the quality of life for the children and their families. By providing an adequate intervention, we give the children the opportunity to foster all their personal strengths and prepare them for a successful adult life.
She is certified in the Denver Start Early Model.
About OUR MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
Andrea Caicedo is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has been working with adults and children for 10 years and specializes in mood disorders, primarily Anxiety and Depression.
Andrea completed her master’s degree at Pace University in New York. Andrea follows a Client Focused Therapy approach while incorporating the aspects of CBT. She is passionate about her work with parents and enjoys collaborating with families and schools to provide each child the support they need.
She has experience in a variety of cultural settings and backgrounds, including private practice, schools, and child advocacy centers.
Andrea helps guide parents through different childhood milestones and challenges with compassion and understanding. She is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach.
ABOUT OUR EDUCATIONAL/BEHAVIORAL SPECIALISTS
Our Educational/Behavioral Therapists hold Bachelor’s degree in Education or Psychology. The majority of them are enrolled in Master’s programs in the fields of mental health or education.
Prior to joining My Optimal Child, they have worked as teachers, tutors, or behavioral/learning therapists.
At My Optimal Child, they receive training in our comprehensive approach and in numerous research/evidenced based programs for academic, brain training, behavior, and socio-emotional support.
They also receive regular supervision from our Director.
MY OPTIMAL CHILD specialists are certified/trained in:
