ABOUT

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy utilizes learning principles to understand and modify behaviors. This approach focuses on the ways in which the environment and consequences influence learning. ABA therapy utilizes reinforcement to shape socially significant behaviors and skills while reducing challenging behaviors. Programs are data-driven and individualized to best serve each client.




Team

Stephanie Behnke, MS, BCBA, IBA, LBA

Practice Owner, Clinical Director

Stephanie Behnke, MS, BCBA, IBA, LBA has worked in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) since 2015. She has extensive experience in the home, school, community, and clinical settings. Her approach can be described as naturalistic with an emphasis on play-based learning and individualized teaching. Although Stephanie has worked with children ages 1-16, her focus is in early intervention (ages 1-6). Her primary areas of interest include: language development, play/social skills, and daily living skills (self-dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.).


Stephanie sought the International Behavior Analyst (IBA) certification due to a dedication to incorporating culturally-relevant skills into programming and service delivery.

Tayla

BCBA Intern, RBT

Abigail

RBT

Elizabeth

RBT

PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH

Learning is natural

Young children have lively, excited minds from the start. Everything is a learning opportunity. We strive to make the most of this natural curiosity by enabling them to create meaningful interactions with their environment. Learning opportunities are further maximized by leaning into the child's areas of interest.

Clients and Service Delivery

Naya Behavioral Health specializes in early intervention (ages 1-12), but all incoming clients are considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to learn more!

Services can be provided in the following settings, as well as any combination of the following settings:

  • Home
  • School
  • Daycare
  • Community