Lydia Naraine is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) with a passion for helping individuals of all abilities build meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
 

Beginning her career in the field at just 18 years old, Lydia developed an early appreciation for the power of human connection and the science of behavior. Her experiences, both professionally and as a sister to a brother with autism, have shaped her belief that meaningful progress begins with understanding each individual as a whole person: their strengths, interests, relationships, and aspirations.
 

Throughout her career, Lydia has worked with individuals across the lifespan, specializing in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, functional communication, adaptive living skills, community participation, and vocational development. She has extensive experience supporting individuals who use alternative forms of communication, including AAC, PECS, and sign language, as well as providing parent education, professional training, and school-based consultation.
 

Her passion for learning and exploring new approaches has taken her well beyond traditional therapy settings. Lydia has presented behavior-analytic research at international conferences and helped develop a behavioral support program at a school in Kenya, where she trained educators in evidence-based practices. She has also provided direct services nationally and internationally, embracing opportunities to support learning in real-world environments; from classrooms and communities to beaches, mountains, and even an iceberg!
 

These experiences have reinforced Lydia's belief that some of the most meaningful learning happens outside the walls of a therapy room. She embraces a naturalistic, engaging, and relationship-centered approach that encourages exploration, builds confidence, and creates opportunities for genuine connection.
 

Lydia founded Transitions ABA with the vision of creating a small, highly personalized practice where clinical excellence and compassion go hand in hand. She believes that effective therapy should be collaborative, flexible, and guided by the voices, preferences, and individuality of those receiving support.
 

Above all, Lydia values happiness, self-advocacy, independence, and quality of life. She is passionate about celebrating differences, recognizing strengths, and helping every individual discover what a fulfilling life looks like for them.
 

For Lydia, the greatest measure of success isn't simply the skills someone learns, but the confidence, connections, and opportunities those skills bring to their life.