Guiding Seeds to Grow

The Mireles Clinic (TMC) was founded on a simple belief: every child, teen, and adult has the potential to grow when they’re given the right tools and a strong support team. Our work combines compassion with evidence based practice. From early learners to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we provide behavior support services that reduce barriers, build communication, and promote independence.


As a teaching clinic, we also mentor the next generation of student analysts. Our families benefit from working with student analyst who are veteran RBTs with years of hands on experience with behavior reduction. Every case is closely guided by seasoned BCBAs with expertise in verbal behavior and/or crisis management.


“Guiding seeds to grow” isn’t just our motto, it’s the heart of everything we do. By meeting families where they are and building functional skills at every stage of life, we create opportunities for growth that last long after therapy ends.


Abril Daniel

Chief Operations Officer


Abril ensures that every aspect of TMC runs smoothly, blending her expertise in behavioral health management with her passion for community service. With her experience in nonprofit leadership, she has built systems that prioritize compliance, safety, and accessibility, making high quality care possible for families who might otherwise go without support.


Her career began in nonprofit behavioral health, where she developed crisis prevention programs and strengthened family centered care. At TMC, she continues this work by collaborating with clients, families, and care teams to design practical, individualized treatment pathways that are both compassionate and effective.


Guided by her commitment to equity and inclusion, Abril plays a central role in advancing TMC’s mission to serve El Paso’s most overlooked populations. Her focus is simple but powerful making behavioral health services supportive, accessible, and life changing for the community she calls home.


Maggie Romero

Founder

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Executive Behavior Consultant


Maggie brings over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across clinic programs, residential settings, and Medicaid Waiver services.  Her work with adults specifically, shaped the clinical model behind TMC, where caregiver integration is central to achieving long lasting real world independence.


In 2023, she launched UnrestrictThis!  a remote supervision program created to fill the gap for student analysts and newly minted BCBAs. In particular, those who were searching for mentorship to better navigate the world of ABA without reaching burnout their first year on the job. That mission grew into The Mireles Clinic (TMC)  El Paso's first ABA training clinic and the only clinical program built on a parent teaching model inspired by adult behavior supports.  TMC integrates structured mentorship, real world case training, caregiver focused treatment and a fieldwork program that prepares clinicians to provide effective ethical treatment. As an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider, Maggie oversees TMC's clinical education initiatives.

A Note on Our Clinic


TMC did not open overnight.

TMC is the result of nearly two years of intentional planning, during which our focus was not growth or volume but building a strong clinical foundation first.

Before opening our doors, we prioritized:

Assembling an experienced team of clinicians.

Establishing clear clinical standards and supervision models.

Designing treatment with parent inclusion as a core component.

Creating programs with a clear focus on progress and graduation.

We believe behavior therapy should be purposeful, time-sensitive, and responsive to each individual's growth. Our goal is to help build skills that support independence and to celebrate graduation of services before your child ages out of ABA.


LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE

Our Upcoming Projects & Vision

At TMC, we are committed to driving positive change in the lives of individuals and families, particularly those who need it most. As we look to the future, we are excited to share two transformative projects that will make a real difference in our community and beyond. TMC is the first step in a long term vision to revolutionize care, training, and support for the IDD community. TMC is expanding into a training and crisis management center where RBTs, BCBAs, and parents learn hands on de-escalation, behavior prevention, and skill building strategies. From there, we’ll focus on launching a nonprofit residential community for adults with IDD and autism, designed to offer lifelong housing, inclusion, and purpose.


Our work is rooted in faith, driven by purpose, and built to serve not only clients, but their families and clinicians who are seeking to make a lasting impact.

Sunshade Haven: Independent Living With Purpose

Sunshade Haven is our vision for a residential community designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who may not qualify for or gain access to traditional state supported services.

Sunshade Haven is our vision for a residential community designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who may not qualify for or gain access to traditional state supported services.


Key Features

  • ABA Guided Living Support – Daily living and behavior supports grounded in evidence based strategies, delivered with respect and autonomy at the forefront.
  • Integrated Employment & Skill-Building – Onsite opportunities through community run enterprises (gardens, cafes, packaging) or off site job placements supported by vocational coaching.
  • Adaptive Living Spaces – Units designed for accessibility, sensory awareness, and safety, whether fully independent or with light daily assistance.
  • Community Culture – No judgment, no shame. Just a community full of trained staff, peers, and advocates dedicated to honoring each resident’s right to independence and joy.


Our Mission
We envision a community where adults with IDD don’t just survive, they thrive. At Sunshade Haven, residents own their routines, build friendships, learn new skills, and contribute meaningfully in an environment built to support, not limit them.


This is more than residential care. It’s a lifestyle rooted in respect, independence, and inclusion.


JOIN US IN BUILDING A DIFFERENCE

Sunshade Haven is a small part of our larger mission to support individuals with autism and IDD. We are here to create opportunities for growth, and reimagine what inclusive care can look like across the lifespan. Our future projects are bold, but they’re built on the same values that guide our daily work: respect, independence, and community.

We invite you to be part of this vision through direct involvement, advocacy, or support. Together, we can create spaces where children, teens, and adults with IDD don’t just receive services, but truly thrive.

Stay tuned for program updates!