A Message from Lydia

When I first began in this field at 18 years old, I immediately fell in love with the results I was able to produce as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant. My drive to continue my education and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) stemmed from a burning curiosity and passion to do more: What are the mechanisms behind real behavior change? How can I truly create sustainable, adaptive, and independent lives for the students with whom I’ve built such unique and strong relationships? What even is the science of human behavior?

 

Becoming a BCBA has answered these questions. But, as I completed my degrees and finally became Board Certified, I realized that my passions, curiosity, and opportunity to learn did not stop there.

 

Throughout my career, I’ve always had a hunger to practice Behavior Analysis in its intended form. To my surprise, finding such opportunities proved difficult. Consequently, I’ve moved from job to job, searching for a place that truly practices the science and ethics I was taught and firmly believe in.

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This led me to open Transitions, a place where Behavior Analysis is practiced in its purest form. What does this mean? Only evidence-based practices are used. Interventions are heavily proactive and continuously evolving to meet clients' ever-changing needs. Practitioner egos are set aside for the client’s best interests. Client behaviors are monitored to continuously affirm consent to treatment. Data collection and collaboration with related services and guardians is non-negotiable. Teaching self-advocacy skills and conducting client-led sessions are imperative. Treatment is interactive, fun, and personalized, with a strong emphasis on facilitating access to interpersonal relationships, happiness, and societal outings.

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As I continuously work to improve Transitions, I look forward to strengthening the bonds with each client, mentor, and supervisee who has crossed my path, and I eagerly anticipate building new relationships in the future. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this endeavor, and a special thanks to all the clients I’ve worked with, who have taught me so much about behavior and even more about life.