ABOUT
Get to Know Us
and Our Philosophy
Meet our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Certified Sleep Consultants
Get to Know Us
ABOUT
TLBC was founded by clinicians who believe in thoughtful, individualized care.
A B O U T U S
Rebecca & Dominika
Rebecca and Dominika met while earning their master’s degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and quickly discovered a shared vision for what autism care could look like.
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When they founded TLBC in 2017, their goal was to create the kind of practice they would want to work for and the kind of team they would trust to support their own families. That meant knowing families personally, supporting clinicians in doing their best work, and growing thoughtfully without losing the connection that mattered to them from the beginning.
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TLBC has grown since then, but that vision hasn’t changed. Rebecca and Dominika remain closely connected to the practice and the people behind it, with a focus on keeping care individualized, relationships personal, and clinicians supported.
O U R A P P R O A C H
Learning through Play
Children learn through the things they already love to do. Our clinicians follow each child’s interests and look for natural opportunities to support communication, connection, independence, and other meaningful skills through play and everyday routines.
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Learning doesn’t only happen during therapy. We work closely with parents and caregivers so strategies can fit naturally into life at home and in the community, with goals shaped around what matters to each child and family.
Our Leadership Team
Rebecca C., PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Co-Founder
Rebecca has worked in behavior analysis since 2005, with a focus on developmentally appropriate, family-centered care. She holds a PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Rebecca is also an Assistant Professor at Mount St. Mary’s University, where she teaches future behavior analysts and conducts research focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Dominika S., MS, BCBA, LBA
Co-Founder
Dominika began her career in behavior analysis in 2012, with a primary focus on early intervention. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Dominika became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014 and has since worked as a Behavior Analyst in the DMV area, supporting children and families.
Shannis D., MS, BCBA, LBA
Director of Operations
Shannis joined TLBC as a Registered Behavior Technician in 2018 and later became a Clinical Assistant while earning her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Her experience spans schools, clinics, homes, and community settings.
Today, she serves as TLBC’s Director of Operations for the DMV region, supporting the delivery of high-quality services to children and families.
Aliza S., BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director
Aliza joined TLBC in 2018 and has worked in behavior analysis since 2010. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology from Boston University with a focus on Developmental Psychology and completed graduate training in Behavioral Interventions in Autism at UMass Lowell.
A BCBA since 2013, Aliza now serves as Clinical Director for TLBC’s DMV region.
Erin S., MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA
Regional Director, New England
Erin is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with experience supporting children and young adults with a wide range of communication needs. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Syracuse University and has a particular focus on working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Erin serves as TLBC’s Regional Director for New England.
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Melisa H., M.Ed, BCBA, LBS
Regional Director, Pennsylvania
Melisa began her career as a special educator before transitioning into behavioral health. She became a BCBA in 2020 and is also a Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania. Her experience includes providing ABA services across home, school, and community settings in a variety of clinical roles.
Melisa now serves as TLBC’s Regional Director for Pennsylvania.
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Lexi B., MA, BCBA, LBA
Director of Center-Based Services
Lexi began working in behavior analysis in 2017 and has supported children across home, school, community, and center-based settings. She earned her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in 2020 and became a BCBA that same year.
Lexi especially enjoys supporting early learners with communication, play, and independence.
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