Tiffany Michels is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia and International Behavior Analyst. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Helianthus Positive Behavior Supports LLC. She founded the company in March of 2020 after learning that ABA resources were lacking in her local area of North Carolina. Tiffany graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Old Dominion University and a Master of Education in Special Education with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at George Mason University.
She started in the field after working for an organization who specialized in working with children with a diagnosis of Emotionally Disturbed, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectually Disabled, Operationally Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder, as a Special Education teacher assistant in an inclusion classroom. It was there she had discovered the world of Behavior Modification and Management. She became intrigued and began her journey into the ABA field. She has worked in the ABA field specifically for over 9 years providing direct services, supervision and case management services, parent training and assessment services to young children and adolescents whom have varying diagnoses and their families. Tiffany was a Behavior Technician prior to receiving her certifications. She received her BCaBA certification in 2015 and her BCBA certification in 2016.
After moving to North Carolina in 2018 she decided it was time to expand ABA services for families in North Carolina. Tiffany strives to better her community, serving others in need, and lending a helping hand. She takes pride in her work and loves to grow and progress in the field. When she has time, she loves researching, attending conferences and webinars and finding advancements to better her practice. Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys living on a farm, spending time with her family and is a HUGE animal lover.
Bethany Patterson is a BCBA-D, LBA-VA, IBA, and the Director of Clinical Operations at Helianthus Positive Behavior Supports LLC. She has 20 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis working with children 18 months old to adults 45 years of age. She has worked with all different diagnosis from Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, TBIs, Bi-Polar, Fragile X, Seizure disorders, Schizophrenia, and trauma cases to name a few. She has worked as a BCBA in numerous locations from school districts, in-home, day schools, CDCs, residential locations, and in the community.
Bethany has a Master of Science in Education and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Technology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Bethany is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral and Licensed as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Virginia. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and trauma and stress related disorders.
Bethany is also a member and affiliated with the following organizations Kappa Delta Phi Society of Education, Association of Behavioral Analysis International, Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis, North Carolina for Behavior Analysts, International Behavior Analysis Organization, Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Association for Educational Communication Technology, and American Psychological Association. Bethany has served on the board of Family Readiness Group for the USS Helena in Norfolk, VA, the board of Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, and former leader for the Do Better Movement.
Outside of HPBS Bethany is a mother of 2, military spouse, owner of two German Shepherds, and published author of a Children's Book Daddy's Submarine. With her family she loves to off road, hike, kayak, and play board games.
Ashley Kobs is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia. She started with Helianthus in June of 2021. Ashley graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Community Health from the University of Wisconsin- Lacrosse. She has been in the behavioral health field working with the Autistic community since 2015, where she started as a Registered Behavior Technician. Discovering her love for this community, she persued a masters in Behavior Analysis at Ball State University and has been a Behavior Analyst since 2019.
Ashley is a wife and mother to 2 beautiful kids, she has a Husky and two cats. She is originally from Wisconsin and enjoys being outside (even in the cold) and spending time with her family.
Julianna is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia. She started with Helianthus in January of 2022. Julianna graduated with a bachelor of science in Psychology from Old Dominion University in 2015. She entered the field of ABA shortly after graduating with her undergraduate degree. She began working at a small in-home ABA company in Charleston SC which led her to love the field and continue her education and experience to grow further and serve more families. In 2018 she gained her BCaBA certification and in 2020 she graduated with her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and gained her BCBA certification. Julianna is passionate about a collaborative team approach and teaching others about the field of ABA to help empower caregivers to use these tools within their families confidently.
Julianna is also a mom of 1. In her free time she enjoys yoga, reading, eating out, traveling and spending time with her family.
Heather Stowe Blackwell is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) at Helianthus Positive Behavior Supports LLC. She has experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2017, when she started as a Registered Behavior Technician. Within her time in the field, Heather has experience with individuals ranging from 18 months to 24 years old in various settings, such as in clinics, at home, in schools, and in the community. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Behavior Analysis Practice at the Florida Institute of Technology, where she is on track to graduate in the spring of 2024. Heather is deeply passionate about training and delivering high-quality services to the individuals she serves. She is dedicated to honing her skills and knowledge to ensure every individual receives the best possible support and care. Heather believes in the transformative power of ABA and is committed to empowering individuals and their families through effective training and compassionate service delivery.
Outside of HPBS, Heather is a military spouse and a proud mom of two fur babies. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and traveling.
Fun fact: Heather is originally from Alabama but knows absolutely nothing about football.
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