Front Range Division

Rachel Meech, MS, BCBA
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Interim Regional Clinical Director: South Denver
Rachel earned her BS in communication sciences and disorders from Florida State University and her MS in applied behavior analysis from Sage Colleges. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2017.
Rachel has experience working with children of all ages. Her research interests include diagnostic assessments and implementation of effective parent training.
Please contact Rachel with questions about your child’s therapy and goals.

Melissa Petersen, MSE, BCBA
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Regional Clinical Director: North Denver
Melissa is from Hartford, WI. She earned her BA in psychology from University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2018 and her MS in special education from University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, in 2019. She has been a BCBA since 2021. Melissa has a graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis and is a transition specialist and an autism specialist. Her professional and research interests include multidisciplinary practices, transition services, and school consultation/training. Melissa has worked with those in early childhood as well as with adult and vocational transitions.

Elizabeth "Liz" Budwit, MA, BCBA
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Training Director
Liz earned her BA in psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2011 and MA in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in 2020. She has been a BCBA since 2020. Liz has worked with individuals ages 3-21 with autism spectrum disorder. Her research and professional interests include learners with AAC devices, services for transition-aged youth, and social skills training groups.

Benjamin Lowder, MA, BCBA
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Senior Consultant
Benjamin is from Jackson, MI. He earned his BS in early childhood development and learning from Central Michigan University in 2016 and his MA in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in 2018. He has been a BCBA since 2019. Benjamin has worked with individuals ages 18 months-15 years. His professional interests include multidisciplinary training, natural environment teaching, and automatically maintained behavior. Benjamin enjoys sports, hiking, skiing, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

Katie Roberts, MS, BCBA
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Senior Consultant
Katie earned her BA in journalism from the University of Missouri in 2017 and her MS in applied behavior analysis from Arizona State University in 2019. She has been a BCBA since 2019. Katie has worked with young children through teenagers, with ASD, BPD, ODD, and Down syndrome. Her research and professional interests include stereotypy and verbal behaviors.

Anthony Baldassari, MA, BCBA
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Consultant
Anthony earned his BA in neuroscience and psychology from the University of Colorado and his MA in professional behavior analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. He has been a BCBA since 2021. Anthony has worked with individuals of all ages with a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders. His research interests include the use of ABA with individuals with traumatic brain injuries and individuals with co-morbid mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders diagnoses.

Chelsea Holley, MA, BCBA
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Consultant
Chelsea is from Round Rock, TX. She earned her BA in psychology, with a minor in family and child development, from Texas State University in 2017 and her MA in ABA and child and adolescent development from Capella University in 2020. Chelsea has been a BCBA since 2022. She has worked with children ages 2-16 with autism and selective mutism. Her professional and research interests include autism, selective mutism, and child and family development.

Ryan Horneman, MABA, BCBA
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Consultant
Ryan is from Media, PA. She earned her BS in psychology from High Point University in 2017 and her MABA from the University of Dayton in 2022. She has worked with both elderly clients and youth. Ryan enjoys krav maga, yoga, and skiing.

Rebecca Titcomb, MSE, BCBA
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Consultant
Rebecca is from Henniker, NH. She earned her BA in neuroscience from Bates College in 2017 and her MS in education, focused on applied behavior analysis, from Endicott College in 2022. She has been a BCBA since 2023. Rebecca has worked with a wide range of individuals, from preschoolers through geriatrics. Her professional and research interests include the neurological underpinnings of mental health, abnormal psychology, and holistic medicine.

Claudia Hogg, BS, RBT
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Consultant-in-Training
Claudia is from Bryn Mawr, PA. She earned her BS in human development and family studies from Pennsylvania State University in 2018 and is pursuing her MA in applied behavior analysis, with certifications in autism and ABA, from Ball State University. Claudia has been an RBT since 2018. She has worked with children ages 2-16 with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, fragile X syndrome, and Angelman syndrome. Her professional and research interests include FCT, and she enjoys snowboarding and golfing.

Morgan Johnson, BS, RBT
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Consultant-in-Training
Morgan is from Bangor, ME. She earned her BS in elementary education, with a minor in child development and family relations, in 2017. She is pursuing her Psy.D. in school psychology, with a concentration in applied behavior analysis, from the University of Southern Maine. Morgan has been an RBT since 2021. She has taught elementary students in public school, supporting access to the general education setting for students with IEPs. Her research and professional interests include accommodating the diverse range of learning styles and social-emotional and behavioral needs in young learners. Morgan is passionate about finding new ways to support behavioral challenges, working with both teachers and students.

Mike Piechowski, BA, RBT
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Consultant-in-Training
Michael moved to Denver from Green Bay, WI. He studied psychology at St. Norbert College and proceeded to work for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project from 2015-2017, an ABA program specialized to serve young individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Michael has been an RBT since 2017. With a love for the mountains, the move to Denver was a natural fit. Michael is currently pursuing his BCaBA certification. In his free time, Michael enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and skiing, but also has a passion for video games when he can’t be outside.

Christina Amaya, BA, BS
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Therapist
Christina is from Foster City, CA. She earned her BA in justice, community, and leadership and her BS in social psychology from St. Mary's College of California in 2020. She is pursuing her MA in marriage and family therapy from Alliant International University. Christina has worked with individuals in a wide range of ages, including those who have anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her professional interests include working with adolescents and families, psychoeducation, working with those who are navigating comorbid disorders, and developing natural life skills. Christina enjoys hiking, dancing, and traveling.

Kindall Bethke, BS, RBT
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Therapist
Kindall is from Belgrade, MT. She earned her BS in human services and social science from Black Hills State University in 2020 and has been an RBT since 2021. Kindall has worked with youth 10-18 years old with mental health and behavioral concerns. Her professional interests include pursuing her MSW and working with clients who struggle with mental illness. Kindall enjoys hiking, camping, and walking her dog.

Sophie Bonilla, BSG, RBT
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Therapist
Sophie is from Englewood, CO. She earned her bachelor's of general studies, focused on applied behavioral science, from the University of Kansas in 2021. She has been an RBT since 2020. Sophie has worked with children, and her professional and research interests include data analysis in ABA and working one-on-one with children. She enjoys the outdoors, concerts, skiing, and sports.

Ephriam Campbell, RBT
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Therapist
Ephriam is from Pomona, CA. He is studying clinical psychology and has been an RBT since 2021. Ephriam has worked with children with autism and behavioral challenges. He aims to make at least one person smile each day.

Chandler Felan, BA, BS, RBT
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Therapist
Chandler is from Valencia, CA. She earned her BA in psychology and her BS in family studies and human development from the University of Arizona in 2022, and she has been an RBT since 2022. Chandler is pursuing her MA in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy through Pepperdine University. She has childcare experience with children ages 4-10 and has mentored students ages 18+. Chandler's professional interests include family therapy and psychology, aiming to help anyone in need.

Pierce Freeman, BS, RBT
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Therapist
Pierce is from Parker, CO. He earned his BS in psychology with a minor in nutrition from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021 and has been an RBT since 2022. Pierce has supervised children of all ages at a theme park. His research interests include sports and political psychology. Pierce enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and Marvel superhero movies.

Delaney Galpin, BA, RBT
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Therapist
Delaney is from Tucson, AZ. She earned her BA in psychology, with a minor in family studies and human development, from the University of Arizona in 2021. She has been an RBT since 2022. Delaney has worked with children ages 2-18 with ASD, through clinical and home-based ABA services. Her professional interests include naturalistic teaching, discrete trial training, verbal behavior, assessments, reinforcement systems, and PECS. Delaney enjoys reading, painting, and music.

Brooklynn Hopkins, BS, RBT
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Therapist
Brooklynn is from Aurora, CO. She earned her BS in psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022 and has been an RBT since 2023. Brooklynn plans to pursue an MSW.

Belusha N. Jean, BSW, RBT
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Therapist
Belusha is from Aurora, CO. She earned her BSW from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022. Belusha has worked with low-income youth. Her interests include casework and missionary work.

Michelle Martin, BA
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Therapist
Michelle is from Aurora, CO. She earned her BA in psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2022. Michelle has worked with children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. She enjoys crafting, drawing, and traveling with her family.

Alexis Olivas, RBT
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Therapist
Alexis is from Gypsum, CO. She is pursuing her BA in elementary education at the University of Colorado, Denver. Alexis has worked with children as young as 2 years old through students in 8th grade. She values spending time with children and continuously getting to know each one of them and their interests. Alexis enjoys the sunshine, with gardening, reading outside, and spending time on the water.

Tanya Sandhu, BA, RBT
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Therapist
Tanya earned her BA in psychology from Clark University in 2022. She has been an RBT since 2022. Tanya is interested in cultural differences in development and family dynamics. She enjoys cooking, reading, and knitting.

John Snider, RBT
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Therapist
John is from Casper, WY. He earned his high-school diploma in 2004 and has been an RBT since 2022. John has worked with young children through adolescents. John's research interests include psychology and anthropology, and he enjoys music, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Kristopher Thomsen, BS, RBT
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Therapist
Kristopher is from Littleton, CO. He earned his BS in psychology, with a minor in biology, from Doane University in 2017. He has been an RBT since 2020. Kristopher's research interests include biology and nature, as well as psychology. He enjoys skiing, snowboarding, camping, and hiking.

Mattea Wilson, BA, RBT
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Therapist
Mattea is from Glenwood Springs, CO. She earned her BA in psychology from Colorado Mesa University in 2019. She has been an RBT since 2020. Mattea has worked with individuals ages 12-70 with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her professional interests include human growth and development as well as abnormal psychology.