MGTR. DAISY VALENCIA

«Every achievement begins with the decision to try.» Gail Devers

I am Panamanian, originally from the beautiful province of Colón. I am convinced that studying is the key to opportunities and that perseverance is a great internal strength that motivates and can lead you to achieve your dreams and goals.

From a very young age, I have been involved with children and youth with special needs at the Panamanian Institute for Special Needs (IPHE) Colón branch. This experience was very enriching for me and positively shaped my life. Interacting with these children, their parents and teachers made me understand at such a young age that all human beings are equal by our human nature, but at the same time, we are all different and unique due to our abilities, skills and qualities that make us special, valuable, and distinct from one another.

Today, I am a licensed psychologist with a Master’s Degree in Psychopedagogy specializing in learning disabilities. During my academic training, I provided support to children of the New Generation Movement, located in El Chorrillo, and I have experience working with learning disabilities in the public school system.

I currently offer my services privately at Holistic Mind Steps, where I work with children and adolescents. I offer assessments and interventions for learning difficulties and cognitive impairments that affect the lives and academic progress of these individuals.

I love, enjoy and live my profession with passion and affection. I respect diversity and individual differences, and believe firmly that we all have different ways, styles and rhythms of learning. For this reason, I always like to stay up-to-date on topics related to psychology, education and learning difficulties to offer you comprehensive support.
I offer my services in Spanish.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree en Psychology. Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (2015)
  • Master’s Degree in Psychopedagogy with specialization in learning difficulties. Universidad de las Américas (2018)
  • Diploma in management and intervention of dyslexia: Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua (2018)
  • Diploma in diagnosis and intervention of cognitive déficits. Centro de Capacitación y Formación Neuropsicológica (CECAF) República Dominicana (2020)
  • Training course for the management of ADHD. Centro Neuropsicológico Integral SERCRECER. Colombia (2021)
  • Diploma in Child Neuropsychology: Assessment and Stimulation of Child and Adolescent Neurodevelopment. Centro de Capacitación y Formación CECAF, Neuropsicología. República Dominicana (2021)

Work History:

  • Psychopedagogic Cabinet of the Instituto Nacional de Panamá. 2018-2019
  • Learning Support Specialist -Holistic Mind Steps 2017-present

You may reach me at: info@holisticmindsteps.com