Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Arizona
Richard Zelhof
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (Online Only)
I have been fortunate to be asked by people of all backgrounds and ages to work with them in psychotherapy. For some people, there is an urgent need to tell someone they trust about their untold conflicts and fears, as well as their aspirations. For others, psychotherapy is a necessary vehicle to re-establish and/or maintain inner peace and stability. Psychotherapy begins with a clear understanding of what is most important to that person and helping them achieve it.
I have been fortunate to be asked by people of all backgrounds and ages to work with them in psychotherapy. For some people, there is an urgent need to tell someone they trust about their untold conflicts and fears, as well as their aspirations. For others, psychotherapy is a necessary vehicle to re-establish and/or maintain inner peace and stability. Psychotherapy begins with a clear understanding of what is most important to that person and helping them achieve it.
Tara Nicole Kiener
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LBA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Waitlist for new clients
We are all in this together and I would love to offer support and hope on your journey! I have a desire to help fellow neurodivergent people to feel heard, understood, and accepted. I will listen to, acknowledge, and strive to understand your fears, your inner struggles, and the dilemmas you are faced with. I will be there to help you determine what is preventing you from living your best life. Your story matters.
We are all in this together and I would love to offer support and hope on your journey! I have a desire to help fellow neurodivergent people to feel heard, understood, and accepted. I will listen to, acknowledge, and strive to understand your fears, your inner struggles, and the dilemmas you are faced with. I will be there to help you determine what is preventing you from living your best life. Your story matters.
Sam McCulloch
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Our goal at Radiant Sun Therapy is to promote a readiness for treatment and build a culture of engagement that helps kids and adolescents want to come to therapy! We offer personalized support to help children and families build the language to talk about mental health while exploring an integrative plan for healing and creating positive change. Our hope is to provide a personal approach to therapy that highlights the unique needs and visions of our clients. Visit our website to learn more about our approach to therapy and schedule your free 30 minute consultation!
Our goal at Radiant Sun Therapy is to promote a readiness for treatment and build a culture of engagement that helps kids and adolescents want to come to therapy! We offer personalized support to help children and families build the language to talk about mental health while exploring an integrative plan for healing and creating positive change. Our hope is to provide a personal approach to therapy that highlights the unique needs and visions of our clients. Visit our website to learn more about our approach to therapy and schedule your free 30 minute consultation!
Fernando Martinez (Aba)
LBA, BCBA, MA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Are you having difficulty with managing challenging behaviors? Do you want your child to express their needs? I specialize in using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help children, teens, or adults diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities reach their developmental milestones. I will create goals and model how to improve communication, daily living (e.g. getting dressed), coping, safety (e.g. crossing the street), social, play, and reduce behaviors (e.g. tantrums and aggression). I am currently accepting new clients who need intensive direct 1:1 in-home ABA services.
Are you having difficulty with managing challenging behaviors? Do you want your child to express their needs? I specialize in using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help children, teens, or adults diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities reach their developmental milestones. I will create goals and model how to improve communication, daily living (e.g. getting dressed), coping, safety (e.g. crossing the street), social, play, and reduce behaviors (e.g. tantrums and aggression). I am currently accepting new clients who need intensive direct 1:1 in-home ABA services.
Tara Beck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
We all struggle in life, at one point or another. The question is how we navigate through that struggle. This is also why we can all use some guidance. I work collaboratively with clients to help them cope with these struggles, meet new goals and live an authentic, meaningful life. The foundation of that life is built on their self-determined values and strengths. I also challenge my clients to grow, seek out their strengths in all aspects of their life and offer them the emotional support and tools necessary to make deep and lasting positive changes.
We all struggle in life, at one point or another. The question is how we navigate through that struggle. This is also why we can all use some guidance. I work collaboratively with clients to help them cope with these struggles, meet new goals and live an authentic, meaningful life. The foundation of that life is built on their self-determined values and strengths. I also challenge my clients to grow, seek out their strengths in all aspects of their life and offer them the emotional support and tools necessary to make deep and lasting positive changes.
Jacob Brown
Counselor, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
You don't have to face depression, anxiety, PTSD, or crisis alone. Working together and utilizing the most effective evidenced based approaches, you and I can work to find solutions and hope for whatever challenge you face.
You don't have to face depression, anxiety, PTSD, or crisis alone. Working together and utilizing the most effective evidenced based approaches, you and I can work to find solutions and hope for whatever challenge you face.
Tatiana Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I work with clients who are ready to upgrade their lives in a significant way. Feeling stuck in the same patterns can leave you feeling hopeless and create low self-worth. The truth is, most unhealthy patterns aren't due to a lack of will power or competence; they're due to blocking beliefs and subconscious protective mechanisms. I believe that every person has the ability to uncover and reprogram those old limiting beliefs, leading to greater life fulfillment.
Welcome! I work with clients who are ready to upgrade their lives in a significant way. Feeling stuck in the same patterns can leave you feeling hopeless and create low self-worth. The truth is, most unhealthy patterns aren't due to a lack of will power or competence; they're due to blocking beliefs and subconscious protective mechanisms. I believe that every person has the ability to uncover and reprogram those old limiting beliefs, leading to greater life fulfillment.
Evalyn Vasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282 (Online Only)
Evalyn Vasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field. She loves sharing her knowledge with adolescents, adults and families. Evalyn specializes in concerns involving anxiety, depression, emotional management, communication, relationships, grief/loss, self-esteem, trauma, school issues, and life transitions.
Evalyn Vasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field. She loves sharing her knowledge with adolescents, adults and families. Evalyn specializes in concerns involving anxiety, depression, emotional management, communication, relationships, grief/loss, self-esteem, trauma, school issues, and life transitions.
Carrie Turco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Now accepting new clients and couples. Sometimes life can be overwhelming, overbearing, and downright difficult. You’re not alone in your struggle. It’s helpful to have a professional with you to figure it all out. Everyone's life has a purpose, meaning, and a capacity for joy. I strive to create a compassionate environment that inspires hope. Where people feel important, valued, understood, and welcomed. Then we can work together to challenge the thought patterns and emotional limitations we may put on ourselves.
Now accepting new clients and couples. Sometimes life can be overwhelming, overbearing, and downright difficult. You’re not alone in your struggle. It’s helpful to have a professional with you to figure it all out. Everyone's life has a purpose, meaning, and a capacity for joy. I strive to create a compassionate environment that inspires hope. Where people feel important, valued, understood, and welcomed. Then we can work together to challenge the thought patterns and emotional limitations we may put on ourselves.
Kristin Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
My focus at A Nurturing Approach is to provide a safe, positive, nurturing environment for your healing and to customize a treatment plan for you or your child.
My focus at A Nurturing Approach is to provide a safe, positive, nurturing environment for your healing and to customize a treatment plan for you or your child.
Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Dr. Joseph Gentry obtained his doctoral degree from Illinois State University, with a specialization in consultation, assessment, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Gentry and his wife, Sarah, opened Gentry PBS in 2008 to provide a wide range of services to children in the Phoenix Metro area. Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services is a multi-disciplinary private practice that brings psychologists, behavior analysts, and speech and language pathologists together. We are devoted to conducting *gold standard* diagnostic evaluations and providing comprehensive treatment options for children and families dealing with childhood struggles.
Dr. Joseph Gentry obtained his doctoral degree from Illinois State University, with a specialization in consultation, assessment, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Gentry and his wife, Sarah, opened Gentry PBS in 2008 to provide a wide range of services to children in the Phoenix Metro area. Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services is a multi-disciplinary private practice that brings psychologists, behavior analysts, and speech and language pathologists together. We are devoted to conducting *gold standard* diagnostic evaluations and providing comprehensive treatment options for children and families dealing with childhood struggles.
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Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MED , LBA, BCBA, LISAC, CCTSF
Verified Verified
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Donna is a Licensed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA, BCBA) specializing in the development of social skills for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) with decades of experience working with substance exposed newborns and children. Donna is a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) providing trauma informed care within her provision of treatment services. The treatment of substance use disorders incorporates the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), however, they are non-ABA services and are not covered by my BACB credential.
Donna is a Licensed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBA, BCBA) specializing in the development of social skills for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) with decades of experience working with substance exposed newborns and children. Donna is a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) providing trauma informed care within her provision of treatment services. The treatment of substance use disorders incorporates the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), however, they are non-ABA services and are not covered by my BACB credential.
Casey Moran
BA, TPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Would you like to take control of your life, instead of it controlling you? Do you have a good life, but know there's something more? Are you struggling to tap into your full potential? I will show you how to take back control, find that missing something and reach your full potential! I'm very flexible and if we are a good fit...I will do what I can to make sure to customize something that works.
Would you like to take control of your life, instead of it controlling you? Do you have a good life, but know there's something more? Are you struggling to tap into your full potential? I will show you how to take back control, find that missing something and reach your full potential! I'm very flexible and if we are a good fit...I will do what I can to make sure to customize something that works.
Maryam Goudarzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Neuro
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85206
With over a decade of clinical experience, I've delved into Clinical Psychology with extensive training in neuropsychology. As a proud member of the American Psychological Association (APA), I bring a diverse skill set with various modalities. My work spans individuals, couples, and families, cultivating strong therapeutic relationships. By attentively listening and understanding, I tailor approaches to meet clients' needs, helping them identify and achieve their goals. Through multiple interventions, clients gain awareness, recognizing thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Empowering clients to explore new ways of thinking..
With over a decade of clinical experience, I've delved into Clinical Psychology with extensive training in neuropsychology. As a proud member of the American Psychological Association (APA), I bring a diverse skill set with various modalities. My work spans individuals, couples, and families, cultivating strong therapeutic relationships. By attentively listening and understanding, I tailor approaches to meet clients' needs, helping them identify and achieve their goals. Through multiple interventions, clients gain awareness, recognizing thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns. Empowering clients to explore new ways of thinking..
Maria Blahut
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
It's hard for parents watching their as they struggle with school, social or overwhelming emotions As a child therapist specializing in school-aged children that may have challenges of autism, Asperger's, coping, anger management, anxiety, sensory issues, meltdowns, developmental delays, and more, I understand the challenges they face. I work closely with the children and also the parents as the case may be to help grow their ability to fully engage with life.. I'm here to help them find their way to a happier, more resilient place.
It's hard for parents watching their as they struggle with school, social or overwhelming emotions As a child therapist specializing in school-aged children that may have challenges of autism, Asperger's, coping, anger management, anxiety, sensory issues, meltdowns, developmental delays, and more, I understand the challenges they face. I work closely with the children and also the parents as the case may be to help grow their ability to fully engage with life.. I'm here to help them find their way to a happier, more resilient place.
Samantha Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85387 (Online Only)
It can be difficult navigating through the internal conflicts that happen throughout life. An important part of development is to find alignment with your sense of self, and who you want to be. Things from our past can get in the way of feeling aligned with our best selves, and we don't always have the tools to navigate, or even explore these past emotions or events. I believe emotions exist on a spectrum, and once you grasp the ability to understand where you are, and why you are there, you will be able to feel a sense of control.
It can be difficult navigating through the internal conflicts that happen throughout life. An important part of development is to find alignment with your sense of self, and who you want to be. Things from our past can get in the way of feeling aligned with our best selves, and we don't always have the tools to navigate, or even explore these past emotions or events. I believe emotions exist on a spectrum, and once you grasp the ability to understand where you are, and why you are there, you will be able to feel a sense of control.
Seth J Herbel
Counselor, LAC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun City, AZ 85351
Therapy is designed to be a safe place where adverse experiences can be processed and re-assimilated in a healthy manner. I believe that human beings at their core are good, however, detrimental coping patterns, regrets, loss, trauma, and unsatisfactory relationships can lead to poor quality of life and life dissatisfaction. No matter what has been done to you or what you have done to others, you are a beautiful human being that is longing to heal. I am compassionate, attentive, professional, and non-judgmental ready to support you through the healing process.
Therapy is designed to be a safe place where adverse experiences can be processed and re-assimilated in a healthy manner. I believe that human beings at their core are good, however, detrimental coping patterns, regrets, loss, trauma, and unsatisfactory relationships can lead to poor quality of life and life dissatisfaction. No matter what has been done to you or what you have done to others, you are a beautiful human being that is longing to heal. I am compassionate, attentive, professional, and non-judgmental ready to support you through the healing process.
Desiree Jackson
Counselor
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85206
I build a non-judgmental and safe environment for you to explore who you are and create a life worth living. Our goal together is to heal wounds from the past, increase self-esteem and gain resilience as we walk through our healing journey.
I build a non-judgmental and safe environment for you to explore who you are and create a life worth living. Our goal together is to heal wounds from the past, increase self-esteem and gain resilience as we walk through our healing journey.
Tamara C Garden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cornville, AZ 86325
I have extensive experience with trauma and am trained in EMDR therapy. I am specialized in all developmental stages from birth to geriatrics. My patients find that I am an active listener, compassionate, warm and understanding as well as knowledgeable, collaborative, solution focused, and able to suggest creative and practical solutions
I have extensive experience with trauma and am trained in EMDR therapy. I am specialized in all developmental stages from birth to geriatrics. My patients find that I am an active listener, compassionate, warm and understanding as well as knowledgeable, collaborative, solution focused, and able to suggest creative and practical solutions
Paul Ryan Burton
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll email me.
Tired of carrying around your anxiety and depression every day? Does it feel like you’re wearing a full backpack all the time? Do work and relationships add to your life or just use up your energy? If you’re tired of life feeling heavy, I can help you with that. There is a reason for the way you feel, and we will uncover and resolve that reason. Gaining new information that allows manageable change in our lives lightens our daily burden and improves relationships, work, and life. Are you ready to take off that backpack and live less seriously and more freely? If so, I hope you'll email me.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.