We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to young children on the autism spectrum in Seattle. Our approach is collaborative, individualized, and family-centered.
Our team
Heather Suarez
M.Ed., BCBA, LBACo-Founder and
Administrative Director
Erin Benzikry
M.Ed., BCBA, LBACo-Owner and
Clinical Director
Molly Ewbank
M.Ed., BCBA, LBABCBA and Scheduling Coordinator
Tiffanie Goad
M.Ed., BCBA, LBASocial Skills Lead
Briana Rosales
M.S., BCBA, LBABCBA
Petra Kellie
Office Administrator
BCBAs
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a certification that requires a graduate degree, advanced education and training, supervised practical experience in behavior analysis and a passing score on the BCBA exam.
Our BCBAs all have varied backgrounds and extensive experience in early childhood allowing them to support the unique needs of our clients and families. BCBAs lead client teams and are responsible for intake, assessment, development of programming, goals, behavior supports, supervision, training, parent coaching and more!
Behavior technicians
Certified Behavior Technicians (CBT) have completed a 40-hour training, assessment of skills and approval by the State of Washington to practice ABA under the close supervision of BCBAs. Some of our staff have additionally taken an exam to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
At STEPS, our BT's have all had prior experience working extensively with children. Some of our BT's have completed undergraduate degrees in related fields, are currently pursuing graduate degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis or may even have their graduate practicum placement with STEPS. Our BT’s provide direct services to our clients in the home, clinic, school and community settings.