Focused Behavioral Support | Ages 2–12 | Columbus, OH

Individualized Support When a Behavior Needs a Closer Look

Sometimes a specific behavior keeps showing up no matter what you try, whether it’s aggression, toileting, big reactions to transitions, or something else affecting daily life. Instead of a large treatment program, I take a closer look at what’s contributing, work directly with your child when it helps, and coach you on how to support progress at home.

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Focused Behavioral Support

for families in Columbus, OH

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) providing collaborative, individualized support for children ages 2–12.

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Focused Support for Specific Skills

Some skills are easier to build with hands-on support. I work 1:1 with your child on a specific goal, like communicating needs, handling transitions, or building independence with a routine, while coaching you on the same strategies so progress carries over into everyday life.

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Skills We Might Focus On

  • Communication – expressing needs, requesting help, and reducing frustration

  • Emotional regulation – coping with frustration, flexibility, and transitions

  • Daily participation – cooperating with routines like dressing, meals, and leaving the house

  • Social interaction – turn-taking, responding to peers, and joining activities

  • Independence skills – self-care and completing age-appropriate tasks

  • Executive functioning – following directions, organization, and task completion

  • Safety and challenging behavior – aggression, running off or leaving safe areas., severe refusal, or behaviors that disrupt daily life

  • School participation – classroom expectations, work completion, and transitions

  • Play and leisure – engaging independently and expanding interests

Because this support often includes in-person sessions, availability is limited and depends on location. Want to talk through whether this level of support makes sense for your child? Reach out to discuss what's currently available.

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Behavior Support Options

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    Focused Behavioral Support

    $190 per session (after a $450 initial assessment)

    Individualized support for one or two specific skills, combining 1:1 work with your child and parent coaching so progress carries over at home.

    Best for: Children working on specific skills that benefit from direct, hands-on teaching.

    Support includes:

    • Begins with a behavior and skills assessment, including time with your child, an in-home observation, a parent interview, written goals, and a teaching plan built for your child

    • Weekly 60-minute sessions, 1:1 with your child

    • Parent coaching built into each session

    • Practical strategies and teaching plans for home

    • Email support between sessions

    • Collaboration with school or your child's team when needed

    Building a new skill takes consistent practice, so sessions are weekly. We'll review progress together every 3 months and decide what makes sense from there.

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    Early Skills Intensive

    $1,800 (or 4 monthly payments of $450)

    A structured 10-lesson program for young children, combining in-person work with your child and hands-on parent coaching. We'll build foundational skills like communicating needs, handling "no," and moving between activities, so everyday moments feel more manageable. Most families complete it in 12–16 weeks.

    Best for:

    • Young children who are just starting to show challenging behavior

    • Families who want to build a strong foundation of skills early on

    • Families on a waitlist for other services who want support in the meantime

    Program includes:

    • Individualized goal selection

    • In-person modeling with your child

    • Guided practice with coaching and feedback

    • Strategies to practice between lessons

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 Frequently Asked Questions

  • I provide applied behavior analytic services, but not comprehensive, high-hour ABA programs. My work focuses on targeted behavioral support for specific concerns and goals, often combining caregiver coaching with direct work with your child when appropriate.

    Support is individualized based on your child's needs and the skills that will make a meaningful difference in everyday life.

  • Behavior support can focus on a range of skills and challenges that affect your child's participation and independence in everyday life.

    Goals may include improving transitions, building communication or coping skills, increasing independence, developing play and leisure skills, reducing challenging behavior, or supporting participation at home, school, and in the community.

    Goals are individualized based on your child's needs and your family's priorities.

  • Most behavior support takes place in person, in your home or at school, for families near Powell. Some parent coaching portions can happen virtually. Availability is limited, so reach out to check what's currently open.

  • No. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and counseling are forms of therapy typically provided by psychologists, counselors, or other mental health professionals.

    My services are based in applied behavior analysis and focus on understanding what may be contributing to behavior, teaching practical skills, and making changes that help children participate more successfully in everyday life.

    Support may include caregiver coaching, direct work with your child, or a combination of both.

  • We'll start with an assessment and a conversation about your concerns, your child's strengths and needs, daily routines, and your family's priorities.

    From there, we'll identify meaningful, practical goals that can make a difference in your child's everyday life. Goals and strategies can be adjusted over time based on your child's progress and changing needs.

  • Parent coaching focuses on supporting you with everyday challenges. Focused behavioral support adds hands-on, 1:1 work with your child on a specific skill, along with parent coaching so you can keep practicing between sessions. If you're not sure which fits, we can talk it through during your free 15-minute consultation.

Looking for More Individualized Behavior Support?

Get in touch to share what's been going on and learn more about whether targeted behavior support may be appropriate for your child's needs.

Serving families with children ages 2–12 in Powell and nearby communities, with specialized experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences.

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