ABA Therapy Services

ABA Therapy: Our research-based ABA therapy is a proven methodology for understanding and improving behavior in individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Our clinical team uses evidence-based ABA methods to foster positive changes, reduce problematic behaviors, and build functional skills for greater independence. Individualized ABA treatment plans are created based on thorough assessments, with services offered in home, community, center, and school settings.

All Services Available

ABA

ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is a research-supported method for understanding and changing behavior. ABA therapy is used to bring about positive improvements in behavior.

Social Skills Therapy

Our Social Skills Therapy programs offer children and teens with special needs opportunities to develop crucial social skills through real-world experiences, both at our center and in community settings.

Our DIR®/Floortime™ therapy focuses on building strong foundations for social, emotional, and intellectual development in individuals with autism, rather than simply teaching isolated behaviors or skills.

Mental Health Services

Our therapy services focus on supporting and empowering you through a collaborative process. We address your individual goals and needs, building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust between you and your therapist.

Modified Cognitive Behavior Intervention (M-CBI)

Modified Cognitive Behavior Intervention (M-CBI) is a client-centered therapy program specifically designed for teens and adults ages 15 to 40.

Adaptive Skills

Our Adaptive Skills Program helps children, teens, and adults develop the practical, everyday skills needed for success at home and in the community. We focus on 5 key Adaptive Skills domains: self-care, communication, positive behavior, social skills, and play and leisure.

Adult Social Skills Group

Our adult social skills program offers relationship-based training centered on Self-Advocacy, Empowerment, Education, Inclusion, and Support. We help adults build social connections and thrive

Our Staff

Alexander Galperin
Alexander Galperin
Office Manager - Whittier
Inna Workman
Inna Workman
M.S. Clinical Program Coordinator
Betty Tia-Conger
Betty Tia-Conger
M.A., B.C.B.A. Director of Clinical Operations
Nicole Utley
Nicole Utley
Office Manager - Torrance
Tyler Ferrari
Tyler Ferrari
Office Manager - Pasadena
Edna Avasapyan
Edna Avasapyan
Office Manager - Burbank
Erika Aldana
Erika Aldana
B.A., DIR®/Floortime™ Clinical Program Coordinator Basic DIR/Floortime™ Provider
Nancy Torres
Nancy Torres
M.S., B.C.B.A. Area Program Coordinator
Jessica Dinius
Jessica Dinius
MA, Calabasas Floortime Program Coordinator Certified Proficient DIR®/Floortime™ Provider
Jingwen Zhang
Jingwen Zhang
M.Ed., BCBA, ABA Program Coordinator, Los Angeles
Melissa Aguilar
Melissa Aguilar
Office Manager - Calabasas
Richard Tanis
Richard Tanis
M.S., B.C.B.A. ABA Program Coordinator - Calabasas
Sarah Cho
Sarah Cho
LCSW, BCBA. CEO of Holding Hands
Sagine Philippeaux
Sagine Philippeaux
M.S., BCaBA, ABA Program Coordinator Los Angeles South, Clinical Supervisor
Elicet Gonzalez
Elicet Gonzalez
M.S., AMFT, Social Skills Program Coordinator and Bilingual Parent Trainer
Patrik Boghouzian
Patrik Boghouzian
M.A., AMFT, Social Skills Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor
Simina Eshtehardi
Simina Eshtehardi
Ph.D., LMFT # 107463 License Marriage and Family Therapist
Candida Gallegos
Candida Gallegos
M.A., Clinical Program Coordinator of the Adaptive Skills DIR®/Floortime™
Lusine Akelyan
Lusine Akelyan
M.A., Associate Director for N.P.A A.B.A. Services
Carrie Hammond
Carrie Hammond
Senior Counselor
Lisa H. Overbeck
Lisa H. Overbeck
MT-BC, DIR®/Floortime™ Expert/Training Leader Associate Director of Clinical Services
Eric R. Kane
Eric R. Kane
M.Ed. BCBA., ABA Program Coordinator
Samuel Nassab
Samuel Nassab
M.S., BCBA, Associate Director of ABA Program, Director of CPI Training

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