--- title: Marissa Nunes | FirstDay Learning description: Marissa Nunes, Behavior Specialist, specializes in mental health, behavior therapy, and parent coaching to empower educators and parents so children thrive. image: https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hubfs/FDL_FB_Post.jpg --- [![FirstDay Learning logo](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Logo%20and%20Brand/firstday-learning-logo-color.png?width=314&height=100&name=firstday-learning-logo-color.png "FirstDay Learning logo")](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/) ![Marissa_headshot-min](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marissa_headshot-min.jpg?width=380&height=400&name=Marissa_headshot-min.jpg "Marissa_headshot-min") ##### MENTAL HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST # Marissa Nunes Marissa Nunes is a dedicated and experienced Behavior Specialist with a profound commitment to supporting individuals with mental health disorders, challenging behaviors, and special needs. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and certifications as a Behavior Skills Trainer (BST) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Marissa brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. For the past nine years, Marissa has been providing invaluable services to young adults, children, and adolescents through mentorship, intensive therapy, assessment, and the development of behavior plans designed to foster growth and success. Her background in developmental delays and behaviors has equipped her with the skills necessary to offer personalized 1:1 consultations to parents, helping them address specific early childhood behavior issues effectively. Marissa credits her family and upbringing for shaping her into the compassionate and driven professional she is today. Her goal is to empower parents and educators by equipping them with the tools and resources needed to navigate and overcome challenging behaviors, ensuring a brighter future for their children and students. ![FirstDay Learning Logo](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1_Logo%20and%20Brand/firstday-learning-logo-white-yellow-sun.png?width=235&height=75&name=firstday-learning-logo-white-yellow-sun.png "FirstDay Learning Logo") FirstDay Learning provides a suite of professional development services to support educators in preventing and responding to challenging behavior. --- Get in touch:  434-989-2434 259 Hydraulic Ridge Rd, Ste 203 Charlottesville, VA 22901-8128   Learn more: [ABOUT](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/about-our-ece-firm) [PD](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/professional-development) [FAQ](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/faq) [CONTACT](https://www.firstdaylearning.com/contact)