OUR MISSION:
Bending Birch Behavioral Services is a team of highly trained professionals who strives to build upon identified strengths to empower individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and with related disabilities and their families to achieve optimal outcomes that enhance their quality of life. Our services focus on the use of a variety of behavioral and educational strategies in the home, school and community in collaboration with families and related service providers to get the best results for the individuals that we support. We design programs specifically for each individuals goals, objectives and abilities and We believe that everyone can achieve success with the appropriate resources, skills and knowledge.
Bending Birch Behavioral Services is a team of highly trained professionals who strives to build upon identified strengths to empower individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and with related disabilities and their families to achieve optimal outcomes that enhance their quality of life. Our services focus on the use of a variety of behavioral and educational strategies in the home, school and community in collaboration with families and related service providers to get the best results for the individuals that we support. We design programs specifically for each individuals goals, objectives and abilities and We believe that everyone can achieve success with the appropriate resources, skills and knowledge.
OUR TEAM
Julie Crabtree, MS, BCBA
Executive Director
Julie earned her master's in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has over 20 years experience working with children with special needs and their families. She earned certification as a Florida Certified Behavior Analyst in 1994 and received training from the Lovaas Clinic in intensive early intervention. Since that time Julie has worked with children and families affected by disabilities in home, community, private day school, and hospital settings, most recently founding an outreach program in the metro Washington DC area, Avail Outreach, that provides ABA therapy to individuals and families affected by autism.
Julie Crabtree, MS, BCBA
Executive Director
Julie earned her master's in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has over 20 years experience working with children with special needs and their families. She earned certification as a Florida Certified Behavior Analyst in 1994 and received training from the Lovaas Clinic in intensive early intervention. Since that time Julie has worked with children and families affected by disabilities in home, community, private day school, and hospital settings, most recently founding an outreach program in the metro Washington DC area, Avail Outreach, that provides ABA therapy to individuals and families affected by autism.
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Robert Crabtree
Managing Director Robert is the Managing Director at Bending Birch in Colorado and Avail Outreach in Virginia. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and is completing his Master's Degree from John's Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has over 25 years of strategic, operational and human resource management experience in the private sector. He is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the families his companies serve and about playing hockey, hiking with his dog Ajax, skiing and volunteering in his community. |
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Megan Yarnall, BCBA, MA
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Megan received her Bachelors Degree from Dickinson College and her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. After teaching English in Italy just after graduation, Megan began her career as a Behavior Therapist in 2014. She pursued her dual interest as a Marriage and Family Therapist while in graduate school and relocated back to Colorado in 2016. She recently completed her supervision requirements and passed her BCBA Board Examination to become Bending Birch's news BCBA. Megan is an avid and accomplished climber who has explored much of the wild terrain in Colorado. We are thrilled and proud of all that Megan has accomplished.
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Megan received her Bachelors Degree from Dickinson College and her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. After teaching English in Italy just after graduation, Megan began her career as a Behavior Therapist in 2014. She pursued her dual interest as a Marriage and Family Therapist while in graduate school and relocated back to Colorado in 2016. She recently completed her supervision requirements and passed her BCBA Board Examination to become Bending Birch's news BCBA. Megan is an avid and accomplished climber who has explored much of the wild terrain in Colorado. We are thrilled and proud of all that Megan has accomplished.
Cassandra Mathias, MS, BCBA
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Cassandra has been active in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2013. She received her Bachelors Degree in Forensic Psychology from St. Ambrose University in 2011 and her Masters Degree in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2014. She is a member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology and has participated in several academic presentations and research projects. After relocating to Colorado in 2014, Cassandra has taken on ever increasing roles and responsibilities in the field and in her practice.
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Cassandra has been active in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2013. She received her Bachelors Degree in Forensic Psychology from St. Ambrose University in 2011 and her Masters Degree in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2014. She is a member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology and has participated in several academic presentations and research projects. After relocating to Colorado in 2014, Cassandra has taken on ever increasing roles and responsibilities in the field and in her practice.
Quincy Richter, MS, BCBA
Quincy completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and his graduate degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Arizona State University. He has worked in a variety of settings (e.g., home, school, group home, community) with individuals diagnosed with Autism and related disorders. Currently, he is a member of the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysts, Colorado Association for Behavior Analysts, and previously a member of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State, Finding a Voice (Siena Francis Homeless Shelter), and other voluntary outreach groups. Quincy has passion in teaching individuals functional communication, daily living skills, social skills, and expanding his knowledge and expertise in multiple areas of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Quincy completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and his graduate degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Arizona State University. He has worked in a variety of settings (e.g., home, school, group home, community) with individuals diagnosed with Autism and related disorders. Currently, he is a member of the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysts, Colorado Association for Behavior Analysts, and previously a member of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State, Finding a Voice (Siena Francis Homeless Shelter), and other voluntary outreach groups. Quincy has passion in teaching individuals functional communication, daily living skills, social skills, and expanding his knowledge and expertise in multiple areas of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Arielle Reindeau, MS, BCBA
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Arielle obtained her Undergraduate Degree, a B.A. in Psychology, from Providence College. She then completed a year of service with City Year Inc. at their San Jose location, providing 1 on 1 support and after school behavior coaching. Arielle began in the field in 2013 as a Behavior Therapist in an inclusive preschool. In 2015, she completed her Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Simmons College. Arielle has spent the last several years practicing in the field on the East Coast in both the home and school setting. She is excited to work in a new environment to assist in promoting socially significant improvements.
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Arielle obtained her Undergraduate Degree, a B.A. in Psychology, from Providence College. She then completed a year of service with City Year Inc. at their San Jose location, providing 1 on 1 support and after school behavior coaching. Arielle began in the field in 2013 as a Behavior Therapist in an inclusive preschool. In 2015, she completed her Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Simmons College. Arielle has spent the last several years practicing in the field on the East Coast in both the home and school setting. She is excited to work in a new environment to assist in promoting socially significant improvements.
Nicole Teitch, MS BCBA
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Nicki completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Family Studies at James Madison University. She attended graduate school for Education at Touro College. In 2010 she went to Ghana, Africa and educated young adolescents on personal health and English language skills. She spent two years living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica where she taught at a Bilingual School and created their first Individualized Education Plan. With a passion for Behavior Analysis and working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs, she acquired her BCBA certification from Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. She moved from New York to Colorado and dedicates herself to working with Bending Birch Behavioral Services. In her free time she loves to hike, practice yoga/meditation, paint and crochet.
Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor
Nicki completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Family Studies at James Madison University. She attended graduate school for Education at Touro College. In 2010 she went to Ghana, Africa and educated young adolescents on personal health and English language skills. She spent two years living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica where she taught at a Bilingual School and created their first Individualized Education Plan. With a passion for Behavior Analysis and working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs, she acquired her BCBA certification from Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. She moved from New York to Colorado and dedicates herself to working with Bending Birch Behavioral Services. In her free time she loves to hike, practice yoga/meditation, paint and crochet.
Lindsay Humphreys, BCaBA
Behavior Analyst
Lindsay has been working with children with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings since 2005. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Colorado State University, she gained experience in therapeutic outdoor recreation overseeing the Vail Adaptive Program. After realizing a newfound passion for helping individuals gain more access to their community, she completed ABA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology and received her BCaBA certification in 2015. Her experience includes early childhood intervention, language/social skill development and emotional disorders. She also has research experience working with the Family & Child Neuroscience Lab at the University of Denver where they study environmental, biological, and psychological mechanisms that affect emotional recognition and regulation in young children. Lindsay is currently pursuing her School Psychology Education Specialist degree at the University of Northern Colorado. In her free time, she loves to ski and hike with her husband and black lab mix, Dexter. She also volunteers and serves on the board for the Vail Veterans Program, a non-profit that provides mountain experiences to veterans and their families.
Behavior Analyst
Lindsay has been working with children with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings since 2005. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Colorado State University, she gained experience in therapeutic outdoor recreation overseeing the Vail Adaptive Program. After realizing a newfound passion for helping individuals gain more access to their community, she completed ABA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology and received her BCaBA certification in 2015. Her experience includes early childhood intervention, language/social skill development and emotional disorders. She also has research experience working with the Family & Child Neuroscience Lab at the University of Denver where they study environmental, biological, and psychological mechanisms that affect emotional recognition and regulation in young children. Lindsay is currently pursuing her School Psychology Education Specialist degree at the University of Northern Colorado. In her free time, she loves to ski and hike with her husband and black lab mix, Dexter. She also volunteers and serves on the board for the Vail Veterans Program, a non-profit that provides mountain experiences to veterans and their families.
Brandy Sachen
Behavior Therapist
Brandy became attracted to Applied Behavior Analysis while working as a preschool teacher in Kansas City in 2009. She studied Early Childhood Education and began working in the Autism field in 2011. After relocating to Colorado in 2013 she continued to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to identify what each child needs to create an independent and fulfilling life. During her free time, Brandy enjoys exploring, getting crafty in her art studio, going to concerts and trying new things in her new home in Colorful Colorado.
Behavior Therapist
Brandy became attracted to Applied Behavior Analysis while working as a preschool teacher in Kansas City in 2009. She studied Early Childhood Education and began working in the Autism field in 2011. After relocating to Colorado in 2013 she continued to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to identify what each child needs to create an independent and fulfilling life. During her free time, Brandy enjoys exploring, getting crafty in her art studio, going to concerts and trying new things in her new home in Colorful Colorado.
Whitney Bergman, BA, Psychology
Registered Behavior Technician
Whitney graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with Bachelors in Psychology in May of 2014. She has experience working with individuals with ASD and other related developmental disorders between the ages of 2 and 21. Following school, Whitney began working at The Joshua School as Job Coach in the Transition Program; providing ABA services to learn skills of daily living and support students in vocational settings. In 2015 she began providing in home ABA services as a Behavior Therapist.
Registered Behavior Technician
Whitney graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with Bachelors in Psychology in May of 2014. She has experience working with individuals with ASD and other related developmental disorders between the ages of 2 and 21. Following school, Whitney began working at The Joshua School as Job Coach in the Transition Program; providing ABA services to learn skills of daily living and support students in vocational settings. In 2015 she began providing in home ABA services as a Behavior Therapist.
Olivia Criddle, BS, Exercise Science
Registered Behavior Technician
Olivia is currently earning her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism from Ball State University. Prior to moving to Denver in 2016, Olivia earned her Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston, SC. While there, she spent four years working with children on the Spectrum both in In-Home and in School settings as a Lead Therapist. In her free time Olivia enjoys any sport taking place in the mountains including climbing, hiking and rafting. She hopes to one day open an adaptive rafting and kayaking camp for children with special needs.
Registered Behavior Technician
Olivia is currently earning her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism from Ball State University. Prior to moving to Denver in 2016, Olivia earned her Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston, SC. While there, she spent four years working with children on the Spectrum both in In-Home and in School settings as a Lead Therapist. In her free time Olivia enjoys any sport taking place in the mountains including climbing, hiking and rafting. She hopes to one day open an adaptive rafting and kayaking camp for children with special needs.
Julie Morrison, BS, Finance
Registered Behavior Technician
Julie joined Bending Birch in the Spring of 2017 after starting her career in the world of Finance. On the advise of a friend who is a Behavior Analyst and knew that Julie would be a world class Behavior Analyst herself, she made the switch to our field and we couldn't be happier to have Julie join the Team at Bending Birch. After graduation from Cherry Creek High she attended Pepperdine University in California before returning home to Colorado.
Registered Behavior Technician
Julie joined Bending Birch in the Spring of 2017 after starting her career in the world of Finance. On the advise of a friend who is a Behavior Analyst and knew that Julie would be a world class Behavior Analyst herself, she made the switch to our field and we couldn't be happier to have Julie join the Team at Bending Birch. After graduation from Cherry Creek High she attended Pepperdine University in California before returning home to Colorado.
Nicole Gundacker, BS, Communication Disorders
Registered Behavior Technician
Nicole graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2015. She studied abroad in 2014 at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She began her work with children and young adults with disabilities as a Volunteer with the GRACE Foundation of New York. Nicole worked with the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center of Staten Island prior to moving to Denver in July of this year. Nicole is incredibly excited to be in Colorado, to be here at Bending Birch and is most especially excited to begin her Masters Program to become a BCBA. We are thrilled she has chosen to join our team and we can't wait to help her along her journey as a Behavior Analyst.
Registered Behavior Technician
Nicole graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2015. She studied abroad in 2014 at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She began her work with children and young adults with disabilities as a Volunteer with the GRACE Foundation of New York. Nicole worked with the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center of Staten Island prior to moving to Denver in July of this year. Nicole is incredibly excited to be in Colorado, to be here at Bending Birch and is most especially excited to begin her Masters Program to become a BCBA. We are thrilled she has chosen to join our team and we can't wait to help her along her journey as a Behavior Analyst.
