Alberto Areliz, MA

Behavior Consultant, In-Home Services

  • Alberto has over 15 years of experience in the field of behavior analysis. He started as a behavioral therapist for 2.5 years where duties included working directly with the children (ages ranged from 3-12 years old) and their families focusing on skill acquisition and behavior reduction in the home, community, and school settings. As a supervisor, Alberto was responsible for the assessment of skills and maladaptive behaviors, as well as, developing and managing such interventions for each of his clients (ages ranged from 2-24 years old). In addition to direct case management, Alberto has served as a program manager for adaptive skills. In this role, Alberto was responsible for selecting and training staff members, overseeing the quality assurance of the program, and continued to develop plans to target functional skills in the home and community.
  • Alberto earned his Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge with a degree in Psychology and earned a Master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles.

    • Nick Lindgren, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA-UT

    Behavior Consultant, Research & Training

  • Nick has been working in the field of behavior analysis for eight years. He started as a research assistant at clinic that served individuals with developmental disabilities between the ages of 3-12 years-old. During his time in this role, he directly implemented skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming to support learners with a variety of different skill sets. As a supervisor, Nick was responsible for the assessment, development, implementation, and supervision of skill acquisition and behavior management protocols. Nick also has experience training and supervising special education faculty and behavior analysts in the school setting with the goal of promoting positive behavior supports. In addition, Nick has experience working in early intensive behavior intervention settings, where he oversaw behavior programming for 10-15 students aged 3-5 years-old with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Nick received his Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University, Northridge and earned his Doctoral degree in Disability Disciplines specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis from Utah State University.

    • Cassidy O’Connell, MS, BCBA

    Behavior Consultant

  • Cassidy O’Connell is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Before becoming board certified, Cassidy began her career as a behavior therapist at an agency serving children ages 2 to 16. Over the past three years, she has provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to neurodivergent children and young adults across school, home, and community settings, both in person and virtually. Inspired by growing up with a neurodiverse sibling, Cassidy brings a personal passion to her work. Her professional experience includes conducting assessments, designing and implementing skill acquisition programs, and reducing challenging behaviors. Cassidy also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to help clients and families make meaningful, values-based progress.