https://www.positivebehaviorconsulting.com/home daily 1.0 2023-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1616597349196-MFV1ST12919FOX02FDLG/122246331_l.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1614102947661-VPC0TVO80Z8EQ905MWGX/100360634_l.jpg Home Positive Behavior Supports This service was designed to reduce or eliminate problem behavior and enable individuals to more effectively communicate their needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1616597722445-UF1HY59TZM4I8B68Q1WB/124570731_l.jpg Home PBS Training Positive Behavior Consulting, LLC. has experience in providing behavioral and therapeutic consultation trainings to families, community services boards, and other programs and agencies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639584859393-2C8GU7CKII2TB9CECDJU/JustinCropped.jpg Home Portrait of pretty Caucasian therapist in elegant dress and smiling while standing at modern office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639584813163-W8GLZ42YAUHMFJUHGF9X/Darcy2Site.jpg Home Portrait of handsome young smiling therapist holding smartphone and looking at camera. https://www.positivebehaviorconsulting.com/about daily 0.75 2023-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639410897867-Y7XPJRIYTD63HRCQY7LS/125211515_l.jpg About - A positive approach Positive behavior support is an approach to supporting people’s behavior in typical home, school, work, and community environments that combines the principles of applied behavior analysis, implementation science, and best practices from other human service fields. It is characterized by a commitment to collaboration; basing interventions on a thorough understanding of the person and environmental influences affecting behavior; proactive, educative, and functional strategies; making decisions on the basis of objective information; and focusing not just on behavior change, but also improvements in quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639410573844-MP1ZSH461UOB8VAZRKKL/Justin.jpg About - Our beginning In 2007, Justin Creech started Positive Behavior Consulting, LLC, in Richmond, VA, which provides positive behavior supports to individuals in need of services through the Developmental Disability waiver, Department of Rehabilitative Services, and the Comprehensive Services Act. In 2010, he received the “Linking people, changing lives” award for making a significant difference on behalf of self-advocates and families presented at the 25th anniversary of VCU’s Partnership for People with Disabilities. https://www.positivebehaviorconsulting.com/services daily 0.75 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1616608953476-V0EEFETG16F1HHARSMG0/114278058_l.jpg Services - Mentoring Mentors use a strength-based approach in working with families to build relationships, which increase the likelihood that the individual will develop the necessary skills to meet treatment goals. Treatment will be tailored to the individual’s emotional and social needs. Mentors are able to work collaboratively with caregivers and professionals in a team-oriented approach to help the individual achieve goals set by the treatment team. Mentors have knowledge in challenging behavior and use preventative, teaching, and reactive strategies to meet treatment goals. Mentoring is often used in conjunction with Behavior Consultation to achieve the best possible outcomes. Types of strategies used: 1. Teaching and practicing coping skills 2. Role Playing 3. Social Skills Training 4. Relaxation Strategies 5. Teaching Replacement behaviors 6. Increasing positive communication skills 7. Practicing conflict resolution strategies 8. Skill acquisition in the community The following funding sources are currently utilized: Comprehensive Services Act and private pay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639413318238-F2301RBEQZSC3TOEUPG7/85134368_l.jpg Services - Behavior Consultation Behavior Consultation uses the science of Applied Behavior Analysis in conjunction with person-centered principles to produce socially significant outcomes. Challenging behaviors often occur because the behavior is being reinforced in the environment by either gaining something positive or escaping something negative. By focusing on the context and outcomes of the problem behavior in the environment, it is possible to determine the function of the behavior. After the function is determined, a plan is developed to make the challenging behavior less effective and efficient, and make the desired behavior more functional. This can involve changing system strategies, altering environments, and teaching new skills. This service is provided by one of the following professionals: Licensed Behavior Analyst, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst, or a Positive Behavior Support Facilitator. Activities that may be necessary, but are not limited to, are as follows: 1. Interviewing individual and team members to identify issues to be addressed and desired outcomes of consultation 2. Observing the individual in their environment 3. Developing data collection methods that will help identify the antecedent, behavior, and consequence 4. Developing a support plan detailing the prevention, teaching, and reactive strategies 5. Training team members to implement interventions 6. Reviewing documentation and evaluating activities conducted by team members The following funding sources are currently utilized: Developmental Disability Waiver, Comprehensive Services Act, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, IEP, contracts with organizations, and private pay. We currently do not accept Private Insurance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1616609188022-XV6TA75SRP5P8R7ZNAM9/52486606_l.jpg Services - Training Positive Behavior Consulting has experience in providing behavioral and Therapeutic Consultation trainings to the following: Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services Community Service Boards Comprehensive Services Act teams Conferences Intermediate Care Facilities Group Homes and Day Programs ABA Agencies Families Schools All trainings are individualized to meet the needs of the program or agency. Contact Us if you are interested in setting up a training for your program. https://www.positivebehaviorconsulting.com/team daily 0.75 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/8ff90ab7-3cae-41a4-ae8b-8f64afb663e7/JamieBassFB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Jamie Bass, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Jamie Bass is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received her B.S. and M. Ed. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jamie has been certified since 2010 and has worked with individuals in school, home, clinic, and residential settings. Jamie especially enjoys working with teens and adults where she gets the opportunity to help them identify their values and passions in life. She then works with the individual, and anyone they would like to include on the journey, to learn skills and set goals to move them closer to a life that brings them joy. Jamie uses Acceptance and Commitment Training in her own life, as well as professionally for individuals, their families, and caregivers. Jamie enjoys collaborating with everyone on the individual's team and finds that working together as a team leads to the most successful services. Outside of her behavior analytic work, Jamie enjoys spending time with her two fun-loving kids and wonderful husband. She and her husband provide Supported Living residential services through the Faison Center's Family Partner Program and for the past 10 years have supported a funny and beautiful woman with ASD on her daily journey through life. Jamie is an avid animal lover and lives with two adopted dogs and a cat. She loves bird watching, puzzling, and playing card/board games in her spare time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639571147806-E7WTKBKSXQZQ240LTBGR/Darcy.jpg Team - ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Darcy Creech, PBSF Darcy Creech became an endorsed Positive Behavior Support Facilitator in 2006. She worked as an Intellectual Disability Service Coordinator for 13 years before becoming the Administrative Director at Positive Behavior Consulting, LLC. She coordinates all referral and intake services for BCBA's, Positive Behavior Supports, and Mentoring. Darcy provides professional business training and consultation to individuals and companies interested in providing DD waiver services. She provides DD waiver billing services for our company and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639571110176-1AAUQS0YF1S4OPNGWK1R/JustinCropped.jpg Team - FOUNDER Justin Creech, BCBA, LBA Justin Creech earned his certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine in 2018. He became endorsed as a Positive Behavior Support Facilitator in 2006. He has a Master's degree in Professional Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. In 2007, he started Positive Behavior Consulting, LLC. In 2010, he received the “Linking people, changing lives” award for making a significant difference on behalf of self-advocates and families presented at the 25th anniversary of VCU’s Partnership for People with Disabilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/58bd6a9d-ec6c-441b-b7de-da0c2a5521a8/KatherineFB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Katherine Chafin, BCBA, LBA Katherine has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2023 and is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine. She holds a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Drexel University. With over 5 years of experience in the field of Behavior Analysis, Katherine has worked in a variety of settings, including home-based services, school environments, and clinic-based settings. She enjoys collaborating with other providers as well as focusing on individuals, and has a strong passion for creating individualized behavior support plans that empower caregivers and improve client outcomes. Outside of work, Katherine enjoys hiking, wheel throwing pottery, and spending time with her family and dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1662560538484-2B52L6KR2V8GJ8O39T87/KimLakes4FB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Arkemia “Kim” Evans-Cobbs, PBSF Arkemia “Kim” Evans-Cobbs is a Positive Behavior Support Facilitator who serves as an advocate and provides therapeutic behavior consultation to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnosis. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Consumer Behavior from Colorado Technical University in November 2016. Mrs. Cobbs has a drive, commitment and passion to help others. She has over 20 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, mental health counseling, intensive in-home counseling, and behavior support. Kim has also served as a volunteer coach for the Special Olympics of VA. Kim is known for her charismatic personality, humor and compassion for others. She enjoys spending time with her family and her two Chihuahua’s, listening to music, karaoke and playing the guitar. She is located in Henrico County and serves individuals in Richmond, Va and surrounding counties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/0f74b031-3889-4f3d-bf03-2ebacc216163/KaraBWWeb.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Kara Coddington, BCBA Kara Coddington is an accomplished BCBA Clinician with a Master’s in Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. With over five years of experience in supervisory roles, Kara specializes in implementing ABA interventions across EIBI clinic, home, and community settings, focusing on youth and adolescent skill acquisition in social, behavioral, and cognitive areas. Since September 2022, she has been practicing as a BCBA Clinician, building on her previous experience as a BCaBA Supervisor. She excels in managing caseloads, training stakeholders, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, and adapting intervention plans to achieve positive outcomes for her clients. Beyond her professional expertise, Kara is a creative and active individual. She enjoys family time at skate parks, exploring various arts and expressing her creativity through hands-on projects. As a proud new mom, Kara cherishes spending quality time with her family and finding joy in both her personal and professional endeavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/72d0ef7a-5245-4270-98b2-51ec729c712b/MichelleandLunaFB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Michelle Gestwick (and Luna), PBSF Michelle has been a Positive Behavior Support Facilitator since 2006, endorsed in June 2020. She has over thirty years of experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disorders and Autism, along with behavioral difficulties. She has worked, in multiple day and residential settings, with both adults and children, verbal and non-verbal. While owning It’s A New Day, LLC, Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional and Liberal Studies with a concentration in Autism (Spring 2018). She then achieved Board endorsement in June 2020 and began being a Behavior Consultant through Positive Behavior Consulting, LLC, where she now focuses on Positive Behavior Support, within the Powhatan, Goochland, Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, and Petersburg areas. She and her service dog, Luna, have served many, in their private homes, group homes, day support, and community settings, as their Positive Behavior Support Facilitator. For Michelle, this is not a job, it is a career, well, a lifestyle as she has been inspired and supported by her family, church community, professional colleagues, and spiritual life. It’s A New Day means we start again each day, forgive the past, and move forward as a team to assist these individuals to have a life like ours. Michelle enjoys studying theology, being with her family (husband Paul, daughter Anna, and son William), drawing/creating, being with and training dogs, working with and educating others about her service dog (Luna), being challenged to learn/develop skills to change behavior, and figuring out what is needed to be communicated and how to be positive in making change in communication for people to get their wants, needs, and desires met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/ffbe6aea-d0df-4d5f-befd-3ba701da61e2/AshleaKrouseFB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Ashlea Krouse, BCBA Ashlea has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2014 and is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine. She has her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master of Science in Special Education from VCU. Ashlea has 15+ years of experience working in the field of Behavior Analysis in a variety of settings and most recently worked as the Director of Student Services for a private day school overseeing their transition and employment training programs. She has experience providing consultation services for group homes and school settings. Ashlea is passionate about working with caregivers to ensure behavior supports are effective for the individual and help support their independence and quality of life. Outside of work, Ashlea has two children, loves to travel, and enjoys being out in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/b71cae94-9253-4fe9-a61e-13ddff801f10/PaulWebBW.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Paul Liberante, BCBA Paul Liberante is a dedicated Behavior Analyst with over nine years of experience in applied behavioral analysis and five years in supervisory roles. He is passionate about fostering behavioral, academic, and social growth to help clients achieve positive life outcomes. Paul has an extensive background in partnering with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and is adept at building trust with clients and caregivers to facilitate meaningful rapport. Paul’s leadership experience includes mentoring professionals, developing educational programming, and overseeing client progress and staff development in various therapeutic and academic settings. Paul holds a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Richmond and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications: Public Relations & Journalism from Lynchburg College. He is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst since 2017, with active Virginia teaching licenses in Elementary and Special Education since 2013. Paul started his career at the Faison Center, where he spent over 5 years as a ABA classroom teacher in the Life Skills program & one in a half years program supervisory experience there for Life Skills and Middle school programs. Following his nearly 7 years at Faison, he expanded his expertise at Dominion Care ABA as clinical supervisor for the ABA in-home program in Chesterfield. He additionally became a trainer in Safety Care Crisis Management though Dominion Care for the private day school and in home ABA staff. In 2021, after years of assisting students & clients transition into adulthood, he decided to focus his professional experience designing and developing behavioral supports for the adult population and joined Positive Behavior Supports. Outside of his professional endeavors, Paul enjoys outdoor activities, especially mountain biking, snowboarding & white-water rafting. He is also an avid music enthusiast who loves attending concerts, music festivals, and events. He is lifelong disabilities advocate and enjoys helping others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/16e6ffa9-9903-4e3b-9f4e-0dda50861a46/KarenFB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Karen Maynor, BCaBA, LABA Karen Maynor has been a Board Certified Assistant Behavior analyst since 2019. She has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2017. Karen earned a Master of Science in Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The College of William and Mary in 1990. She has experience working with individuals from the age of 2 yrs to 60 years of age with various diagnosis including autism spectrum disorder and Developmentally Disabled. Karen has worked in school, center, Day Support, Group Home, and private home settings. She particularly enjoys collaborating with other providers as well as focus individuals and their families. When not working, Karen enjoys acting in plays in local theaters, going to the beach and spending time with her family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/cd1e4f5b-b55c-446b-b1e1-ffe33660139f/ImageComingSoon.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Sindy Park, BCaBA Sindy Park is a passionate and dedicated Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) who specializes in assessments, discrete training, natural environment teaching, and verbal behavior in both community and school settings. Fluent in Korean, she brings a diverse perspective and effective communication skills to her work, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for her clients. With extensive experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral challenges, Sindy advocates tirelessly for her clients, ensuring that every individual receives compassionate, goal-oriented care tailored to their unique needs. Her leadership skills, strong communication abilities, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations make her a highly effective behavioral consultant and business owner. She has also worked as an instructional assistant for special education and as a registered behavior technician, gaining firsthand experience in helping individuals navigate their world with confidence. Beyond her commitment to behavioral therapy, Sindy holds a degree in Interior Design—an artistic passion that extends into all areas of her life. She believes that creativity plays a vital role in shaping meaningful environments, whether designing physical spaces or fostering growth and confidence in individuals with disabilities. Outside of work, Sindy is a proud mother of two who treasures family time. Whether engaged in professional endeavors or spending meaningful moments with her loved ones, her passion for helping others remains at the heart of everything she does. Sindy’s approach to both her work and personal life remains rooted in empathy, creativity, and dedication to growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1639609446644-CBXWAMQIFVL2T6FY7K9J/Crystal.jpg Team - MENTOR Crystal D. Stokes Crystal completed her Bachelor's in Theatre and Business at Averett University in 2005. She spent two years performing in musical theatre, and then five year’s house managing at two large non-profit theatres in Washington DC. She later moved to Richmond Virginia and started working as a TA at a local school for Autism, from there she worked with autistic individuals in several capacities. She has case managed, managed day supports and group homes. She has also mentored young adults for several years. Her core job duties include serving as a positive role model, providing support and assistance, and engaging individuals in enriching community-based experiences tailored to their interests and needs. Crystal strives to assist children and adolescents to develop coping skills to navigate some of the most challenging life circumstances and has played a huge rule in many success stories. Crystal is exceptionally skilled in facilitating team meetings and incorporating education and learning into fun and engaging activities. Crystal has several community connections that really make her mentoring style unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/1624073733171-T0FO2RSU45PE8PE98T3A/WillonaNew.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Willona Walker, PBSF Willona Walker became an endorsed Positive Behavior Support Facilitator in 2011. She has worked with at risk youth, children, and adults with special needs for nearly 20 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science and Associates in Business Management. Willona is certified in CPR, First Aid, TOVA, and Medication Administration. She currently works as a training specialist at Henrico County Day Support and provides behavior consultation for individuals in the Richmond area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6034e46610bb8a4aea2c04b6/20d0a7ad-78c9-486a-91e3-dc0d78f0e081/Tina2FB.jpg Team - BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT Tina Yacovone, BCBA, LBA Tina earned certification as a Board Certified Analyst in 2016 and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine. She has her Masters of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University. Tina spent 25 years as a military spouse before their family chose Richmond as their forever home in 2012. It is then that she continued her education and certification in behavior analysis. She has been a Senior Clinical Supervisor. Tina has recently switched her focus to behavior consultation and supporting adults as she herself is supporting an adult and a teenage son who are both diagnosed with moderate to severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. https://www.positivebehaviorconsulting.com/resources daily 0.75 2021-12-15 https://www.positivebehaviorconsulting.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-12-13