About
Thrive Behavioral Care, LLC. is a mental and behavioral health organization aiming to help those we serve live a full and rewarding life. Using evidence-based approaches, we address all aspects of an individual to provide comprehensive and person-focused support. Our team incorporates data-driven psychological and behavioral strategies with socially and personally significant goals. We believe in the importance of finding balance between a research-informed intervention plan and an individual’s voice in their own treatment. To help others thrive, we must collaborate to determine what that means.
Our team consists of compassionate and licensed individuals who strive to provide various clinical services. With over two decades of experience across different settings and individuals, Thrive offers research, consultation, assessment, treatment, training, and supervision in homes, day programs, and community care facilities. We value our direct work with consumers as well as involving interdisciplinary teams and significant others. Our services also include training and supervision for other care providers to increase understanding and skill building to provide better support.
We bring particular expertise in supporting Filipino providers and direct support professionals, who represent a vital part of the caregiving workforce across many service systems. We understand how cultural values and relational dynamics influence service delivery, supervision practices, and team functioning, enabling us to help organizations strengthen clinical consistency, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational stability.
While Thrive initially began in the California Bay Area (USA), our services have expanded nationally to other states and internationally to other countries. We are involved in the dissemination of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) and Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) supervision and mentorship, providing Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS) classes, teaching QABA® certified coursework, and supporting parents and special education teachers via trainings and case consultations. We believe everybody has the right to services and we offer support wherever and however we can. Thrive aims to distribute treatment and training to provide sustainable and generalized care.
Using evidence-based approaches to provide comprehensive and person-focused support
Our Services
Behavioral Consultation
Thrive Behavioral Care provides BCBA-led behavioral consultation services for Regional Center-funded residential care providers, including Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, and Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSH). We partner with providers to improve quality of life, promote person-centered practices, support HCBS compliance, and address behavioral, mental health, and support needs for children, adults, and aging adults across community residential settings.
As an approved vendor of the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) and San Andreas Regional Center (SARC), we provide individualized behavioral consultation that supports both the people receiving services and the teams who support them.
Our services focus on individualized behavioral assessment, treatment planning, clinical consultation, and implementation support for residents living in community-based residential settings.
Our Services Include
BCBA behavioral consultation for Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, and Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSH)
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
Individualized behavior support plan development
Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS)
Positive behavior support and proactive crisis prevention planning
Clinical person-centered behavioral consultation for individual residents and residential teams consistent with HCBS principles
Behavior support plan implementation support, fidelity monitoring, and competency-based staff support related to residential behavioral services
Interdisciplinary collaboration with residential providers, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists, and Regional Centers to coordinate behavioral care
Meet Our Team
Anna Marie Galay, M.A., BCBA
(She/Her)
Marie began her career in 2001 as a direct care staff member in a residential care setting after immigrating to the U.S. from the Philippines. She later became a certified administrator, managing multiple care facilities for children and adults until 2010.
Today, as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Marie supports individuals in community and crisis care settings. She collaborates with staff to address challenging behaviors and teach essential life skills through a person-centered, evidence-based approach.
Since 2020, Marie has been mentoring students in the Philippines and teaching Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She is committed to expanding access to ABA by promoting culturally responsive, evidence-based practices in underserved and low-resource communities throughout the Philippines and Asia, working toward lasting, meaningful impact.
Mary Wong, BCBA, PsyD
(She/Her)
Mary is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed psychologist with a background in trauma, substance abuse, forensics, and crisis intervention providing psychotherapy, diagnostic services, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Since 2011, she has provided support for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and interdisciplinary teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
She has had the privilege of serving individuals across the lifespan ranging from 2 years old to 90+. She has served in different clinical roles including assessment, treatment planning, direct intervention, training, supervision, research, and teaching. She believes learning never comes to an end and enjoys continually discovering new ways to provide better care for different people.
Joann Totah, M.A., BCBA
(She/Her)
Joann brings over two decades of experience to her work, deeply rooted in her passion for helping others. As a native of the Bay Area, she pursued her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2010, a decision fueled by her commitment to making a difference in people's lives.
Throughout her career, Joann has had the privilege of working both internationally and domestically, providing support to individuals aged 18 months to 60 years across a wide range of diagnoses and settings. She finds immense fulfillment in conducting assessments and guiding clients toward achieving their fullest potential. Beyond her professional pursuits, Joann treasures her time spent listening to audiobooks, walking her beloved dog, and indulging in her passion for baking.
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