Owner - Jason Gomes, M.A., BCBA, LBA, IBA
Get to know Jason
Jason has over 15 years of clinical experience in the field of ABA across four different states. His goal is to provide the highest level of customer service, quality of programming, staff development, and parent training. He believes that it is crucial to have unwavering passion, a willingness to learn, and the joyful creativity needed to serve our population. Jason absolutely loves how rewarding this field is, and continues to look forward to helping clients live an independent quality of life that they can be proud of. Jason believes that passion to help our clients is crucial so he hand-picks his team of professionals and is excited to be leading this group of wonderful people. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and kids in this beautiful state of Washington. He also loves playing sports and rooting for his Minnesota Vikings.
Clinical Director - Courtney Avery, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBA
Meet Courtney
Courtney has worked within the field of ABA since 2006. She obtained her Masters degree from the University of Washington before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Courtney has worked with those on the spectrum ranging from 18 months old to 30 years old. Her main goal is to ensure that her clients become self-sufficient individuals, that they can live a fulfilled life and integrate into society with the same rights/opportunities as others. She aims to give joy to her clients and connect with them so that learning can be fun and is obtained in a positive manner. She values the input and the perspective of parents and believes collaboration is a crucial component to the success of the client.
BCBA - Shawna Simpson, M.Ads, BCBA, LBA
Shawna Simpson is a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a passion for compassionate care. With a career spanning over 14 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Shawna has been making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with diverse needs. Since becoming a BCBA in 2013, Shawna has gained extensive experience working with clients ranging from 2 to 21 years old. Her expertise lies in developing effective behavior support plans and implementing skill acquisition programs tailored to each individual's unique strengths and areas of need. Shawna's approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, and she actively engages with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure consistent and successful interventions. Shawna is committed to ongoing professional growth and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in ABA. With a strong belief in the power of compassionate care, Shawna strives to empower her clients to achieve meaningful outcomes and enhance their overall quality of life. In her spare time, Shawna enjoys spending time outdoors and kayaking on the lake with her family.
BCBA - Yiwen You, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Yiwen has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2016. She's fluent in both English and Chinese. She obtained her master's degree from the University of Washington and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Yiwen has provided ABA services in various settings, including homes, clinics, communities, and hospitals, working with children and adolescents aged 2 to 17. She's passionate about helping individuals discover their unique learning paths and find joy in life. In addition to her community work, Yiwen also works with children with severe behavioral challenges at Seattle Children's Hospital, assisting them in accessing the vital resources required for successful community integration. Outside of work, Yiwen enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and gardening with her cats.
BCBA - Emily Wichser, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Emily has worked in the field of ABA since 2017. She obtained her master's degree from Arizona State University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2022. She has experience working with clients ages 2-18 and has worked in a variety of settings including in homes and in clinics. She believes that learning happens at all ages and in many different ways, but should always be as fun as possible. Emily strives to adapt quickly to the needs of her clients and does her best to teach new skills in a way that works for that individual. She loves collaborating with family members, teachers, and other therapists to assure the best possible outcomes for her clients. In her free time she enjoys crafting, being outdoors and traveling.
BCBA / Scheduler - Lauren Andrada, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Lauren is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is originally from New Hampshire and moved to Washington in 2022. She has worked in the field of ABA since 2020, loves helping make a difference in families lives, and aid in each individual's needs in an impactful way. She has experience with individuals aged 2 to 33. Lauren is a Certified Safety Care Trainer which enables her to train staff on how to prevent and manage behavioral challenges using evidence-based techniques. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two furbabies, drawing, and going on walks/hikes.
BCBA - Danya Alghanmi, M.Ed., LBA
Danya is passionate about the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and has a younger brother on the spectrum. She's fluent in both English and Arabic. She obtained her master's degree from the University of Washington and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her goal is to help each individual reach their full potential and live as independently as possible while providing their families with the tools they need to support their child throughout their stages in life. Danya specializes in working with highly impacted clients and has worked with clients aged 2 to 34 years old. Danya started gaining experience in the field of ABA at the early age of 11 through volunteering at her brother's ABA clinic (Jeddah Institute for the Seeing and Hearing impaired) on the weekends. She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, home, daycares, and clinics. Danya enjoys living an active lifestyle outdoors including hiking, backpacking, diving, surfing, etc.
LABA / CBT - Chris Convery
Chris has been working in ABA since 2002 in one form or another and loves spending time with his wife and daughter. He started out working 1:1 with children in their homes and at school then later moved to doing site-based service where he would work with single or multiple clients at once. Working closely with BCBAs or BCaBAs, Chris has helped to develop, manage, and follow behavior intervention plans to make sure the clients get the services they deserve. His experience ranges from early intervention work with very young children in a site-based program where the emphasis was on making learning fun, playful, and interactive, all the way through to helping adults make the transition from high school to a more independent life. He is always working to make learning as natural and fun as it can be while trying to make it seem like it is not work at all!
LABA / CBT - Maggie Brimhall
Maggie has worked in the field of ABA since 2016 and graduated from the University of Washington with her M.Ed in 2024. In her time as a practitioner, Maggie has worked with individuals ranging in age from 2-25 in clinic, community, home and school settings. Maggie’s mission as a practitioner is to help individuals achieve a high quality of life within their communities through naturalistic teaching. Maggie is also deeply passionate about collaborating with families, community members, teachers and other practitioners. In her spare time Maggie enjoys to explore the PNW with her dog, crafting and dancing!