CBT - Jenny Hallman
Jenny’s passion for her work is rooted in the belief that building rapport and meaningful relationships is crucial for transformative learning and growth. She loves celebrating all the small wins that become the building blocks in learning new skills and developing the confidence that leads to a more independent life. Jenny has found great fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of others; knowing that we are all born on purpose for a purpose is what drives her each day. In her free time, Jenny enjoys spending time on the lake with her family and her two dogs.
CBT - Jonathan Manuel
Jonathan was born and raised in the PNW. Following different career paths, he grew into an appreciation for the field of ABA! His favorite thing about ABA is that he's learned to go outside of his comfort zone and see how unique many of the families are and how that makes them strong. During his free time, Jonathan loves going on hikes, volunteering, and trying different food places all over Washington!
CBT - Alina Amelkhina
Alina is a dedicated and passionate CBT committed to helping children throughout their life. With a profound sense of fulfillment and excitement, she derives joy from witnessing her clients achieve their goals. Driven by a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact, her motivation lies in extending expertise and support to as many individuals as possible. In her free time, Alina enjoys exploring the outdoors, fishing, watching movies and playing video games
CBT - Shian Witherspoon
Shian found the ABA field in 2020 and since has been a firm believer that naturalistic teaching and giving others a voice is a necessity to their quality of life. She strives to be her best self and fill the world with compassion and unity. Shian has been passionate about working with children and those in diverse communities since 2016. When Shian is not practicing ABA she is working in an after school program at low income schools and providing extra education for students. Shian enjoys traveling, hiking, and spreading peace, love, unity, and respect to each person she encounters. It's important to Shian that every voice gets heard and every human is given a chance to have a good quality life.
CBT - Sarah Ortega
Sarah has been working in ABA since 2022. She has experience in a clinic setting and in home. Since she has started she has found passion in this field and helping clients and their families. She enjoys working in home with clients and being able to help clients with daily life skills and helping her clients learn to communicate and advocate for themselves. When Sarah isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and watching shows and movies.
CBT - Ashlee Putrick
Ashlee is a CBT and has found her love in ABA. Ashlee has had a passion to work with kids ever since she was young. She has a bubbly and happy personality. Ashlee loves to celebrate the progress made and knows that small wins will lead to big successes. Ashlee enjoys music and spending time with her family and pets.
CBT - Wyatt Varga
Wyatt has been working in ABA since 2023, and has since found a great respect for the field and now would like to help individuals with developmental disabilities throughout his career. Wyatt currently has a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Ferris State University and aims to pursue a Master's Degree in ABA. During Wyatt's downtime he enjoys playing videogames, hiking, watching television, and baking.
CBT - Elliott Guenther
Elliott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Community Psychology from the University of Washington Bothell. They are currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis at Purdue Global University, with an expected graduation in November 2024. Over the years, Elliott has gained valuable experience working through various fields of work around adolescent growth and develop from which has culminated into their roll as a Behavior Technician. They continue to learn and develop their deeper understanding of behavior intervention strategies and creating positive, structured environments from children to young adults. Elliott's passion for helping others is reflected in their dedication to supporting individual growth and development through evidence-based practices.
In their free time, Elliott enjoys a variety of hobbies, including motorcycle riding, hiking, and cooking. They are also an avid fan LEGO collecting, finding it a great way to relax and explore creativity which they love. Combining a love for adventure and problem-solving, Elliott brings both passion and precision to all aspects of life.
CBT - Sydney Kuhnle
Sydney is extremely passionate about working with families. She used to be a para educator at an elementary school which led her to the field of ABA. Sydney brings a lot of energy with kindness with kids in a manner that makes learning fun. It’s important to Sydney that she makes the clients and families happy by fulfilling their goals, enjoying session, and seeing their progress. In her free time, Sydney enjoys playing basketball, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.
CBT - Erika Allison
Erika is a CBT with her Bachelors of Science in Psychology. She has always had a passion for helping others and bringing joy into the lives of those around her. Erika is dedicated to helping each client be the best version of themselves and grow in their abilities to navigate everyday life. In her free time, Erika loves spending time with her fiancé and birdie, Prince. She also enjoys crocheting, watching live streams on Twitch, and playing cozy games on her Nintendo Switch.
CBT - Jacob Hvass
Jacob has been working in ABA since 2021. He first learned about ABA when his little brother was diagnosed with autism. After 3 years of ABA, his brother no longer needed ABA and has been indistinguishable from his peers in general education, with a love for robotics, and aspirations to attend the University of Washington. Jacob is forever grateful for the people who were able to help his brother and feels blessed to be given the opportunity to pay it forward to other families. Jacob loves to make the learning as fun as possible because he believes that anything can be made fun if you’re creative enough and was taught that “You catch more flies (go further in life) with honey (kindness/positivity) than you do with vinegar (negativity)”. In his free time, Jacob enjoys football, basketball, baseball, golf, pool, video games, being on the water, bonfires, cards, off-roading, playing with animals, and watching comedies.