Your child's future is our present

Your child's future is our present.

Our dedicated team of experienced professionals takes great pride in working with individuals and their families in order to help them build a better future. Nothing is more important to us than the success of our clients. Our focus is not only on teaching skills that help clients be successful in the present, but to assist clients in building skills that will have lasting effects and make meaningful long-term changes in their lives.

Our Mission

Our therapists are all trained on one overall theme: From the day we begin working with a client, the goal is for that client to not need us anymore. With this in mind, all of our goals and programs are focused on increasing skills and facilitating independence. Unlike other professions, we are thrilled when work ourselves out of a job!

Experienced ABA Therapist in Carrollton TX

Brian TanenbaumBrian Tanenbaum

MS, BCBA
Clinical Director

Brian is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive clinical experience in serving children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. Brian has conducted ABA services in clients' homes, schools, and communities since 2009.

Jonathan NottJonathan Nott

MBA
Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan has worked in both accounting and finance in several industries, including disability services, since 2007. He specializes in financial analysis and small business accounting. Jonathan received his Bachelor's of Science in Finance and Master's of Business Administration from the State University of New York at New Paltz. It is important to him that his work has a positive impact on the lives of others.

Katrina GittinsKatrina Gittins

M. Ed., BCBA
Managing Director

Katrina received a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as well as a Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from The University of Texas Victoria-Houston. Katrina has over 9 years working both personally and professionally with children with special needs. As a parent of a child with autism as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Katrina has a unique insight and understanding of the challenges that families face.

Katie WorrellKatie Worrell

MA, BCBA
Regional Clinical Director-Austin

Katie Worrell has been providing behavior therapy for over ten years, across a variety of environments including homes, schools and clinics. She has a master's degree in Educational Psychology and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2013. 

Sonia MalhotraSonia Malhotra

MS, BCBA
Regional Clinical Director-Houston

Sonia Malhotra graduated with a Master’s degree in Low Incidence Disabilities and Autism program from Sam Houston State University in 2015. Prior to working as a BCBA, she was a school teacher for 10 years and has international teaching experience. Sonia has worked with children and adults with disabilities for the past 12 years. She is bilingual and has experience working with multi-cultural families and diverse range of disabilities and age groups.  She also has passion for volunteering for special needs organizations, including a position on the Board of Directors with a special needs inclusion drum team called Let Them Drum in Houston Texas.

Liala TesfaLiala Tesfa

MS, BCBA
Program Supervisor

Liala has a Bachelor’s degree in ABA from the University of North Texas, a Master’s degree in Child Development and Early Childhood Disorders from University of Texas at Dallas, and a Master’s level certification in ABA from the Florida Institute of Technology.  She has worked with children with special needs for over 10 years.  Additionally, Liala has siblings with special needs, which gives her a unique perspective when working with families and creating goals.