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Meet Our Passionate BTs!

CBT - Jenny Hallman

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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 - Sarah Ortega

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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 - Wyatt Varga

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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 - Erika Allison

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

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.  

CBT - Nancy Oluoch

ABA 
Autism
ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis
BCBA
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Washington
ABA therapy

Driven by a personal mission to improve access to autism services in Africa, Nancy transitioned into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis after her niece was diagnosed on the spectrum. Alongside family members, she began studying ABA with the goal of creating lasting change in underserved communities.

She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis Practice at the Florida Institute of Technology and truly feels fulfilled when she sees children make progress—no matter how small. Her passion lies in empowering each child to live a meaningful and independent life.

Outside of work, she enjoys long walks, exploring new recipes, and listening to health podcasts. 

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