What is Motifa?

About Us

MotiFa Behavioral Care and Health Services is committed to delivering accessible, professional, and dependable Applied Behavior Analysis, Interpreting and Behavioral Consultation services.

Our certified BCBA and Interpreting team specializes in providing high-quality services, leading to positive outcomes for families and the East County communities and contributes to the well-being of individuals, their families, promoting further independence and quality care.

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our vision is to have a community driven by accessibility, understanding, and acts of care and kindness, all supported by a caring team of professionals.

Empowering parents and caregivers to prioritize their families’ well-being, we aim to facilitate positive behavioral changes that strengthen individuals, families, and the community as a whole. These principles guide every interaction, fostering a supportive and thriving environment for all.

Our mission is to empower parents, caregivers, and individuals to achieve meaningful and sustainable positive changes that enhance personal and family well-being, creating a ripple effect of positivity within the community.

By providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment services, we inspire individuals to explore their motivations (MotiFA) and uncover their “why” for making changes. Through empathetic engagement, we foster a culture of connection, care, and generosity, enabling individuals to feel valued, supported, and empowered on their journey to growth. Our mission is grounded in the belief that internal positive change fuels a thriving and resilient community.

Our Approach

We believe in committed actions guided by clear goals and intrinsic motivation, prioritizing safety, belonging, generosity, and individualized support. Recognizing that individuals have untapped potential, we focus on fostering growth rather than seeing them as broken.

Our team works to address environmental barriers, creating conditions that promote well-being and positive outcomes. Through evidence-based, systematic approaches rooted in human potential, we empower individuals to achieve meaningful change and reach their fullest potential.

Core Values

These fundamental principles highlight and guide our commitment to fostering positive behavioral change while honoring cultural diversity, ethical standards, and the interdependence of individuals and communities both locally and globally.

Generosity

We value the power of generosity, recognizing it as a fundamental expression of care deeply rooted in human nature. It reflects our innate capacity to connect, support, and uplift one another, forming the foundation of strong relationships and thriving communities. Generosity is more than an action—it is an essential human trait that nurtures trust, fosters belonging, and drives collective growth.

By taking the time to understand individual needs and providing guidance that empowers personal transformation. Through this approach, we honor the intrinsic human drive to care for one another and build a better future together.

Connection

We believe connection begins with understanding, rooted in the human capacity for care and generosity. Before speaking, we prioritize truly listening and seeking clarity through thoughtful reflection and backtracking. This approach allows us to provide individualized support tailored to each person’s needs. By listening carefully and offering meaningful resources, we honor the importance of connection as the foundation for fostering trust, growth, and continued care.

Evidence-based Practices:

We are committed to using evidence-based methodologies rooted in the core principles of behavioral science, continuously staying informed about the latest research and best practices. Our approach emphasizes the importance of understanding and connection, integrating these insights into individualized support. We actively seek continued education and training opportunities to enhance our competency across various areas of focus, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care and promote meaningful, sustainable growth for individuals and their families.

Accessibility

 

We prioritize accessibility in our behavioral services, ensuring individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences impacted by trauma, can benefit from our support.

Our services are designed with inclusivity in mind, offering language support in Spanish, Arabic, Aramaic, and other languages to bridge communication gaps. We ensure both physical and digital spaces are accessible, with easy-to-understand visual formats. Embracing cultural sensitivity, we tailor interventions to diverse backgrounds, fostering effective change. Through collaboration with individuals, families, and communities, we co-create meaningful solutions tailored to unique needs.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable for the impact of our services on individuals, families, and communities, ensuring responsible outcomes and continuous improvement.

We maintain transparency in our methods, processes, and results, fostering trust through open communication with clients and stakeholders. Upholding the highest ethical standards, we respect the rights and autonomy of those we serve, integrating assent and consent in all interactions. Committed to continuous improvement, we adapt our approaches based on feedback, training, and challenges to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Active Community Engagement

We actively engage with community organizations and community members to ensure our services are accessible and to build a resource network of care to assist and redirect community members where needed.

Client-Centered Focus

We prioritize the individual needs tailoring our interventions to meet their goals which could include further independence, well-being and adapting new skills to meet long term goals in the areas of education, health, personal growth and leisure.

Empathy and Compassion

We approach every individual with empathy and compassion, recognizing that understanding their unique experiences is essential for promoting positive behavioral change.