Serving Washington's South Sound & Virtually Everywhere
Thank you for visiting Empowered ABA.
I founded Empowered after almost a decade working in the school system in multiple capacities. I started my career as a teacher, eventually promoting into district-wide BCBA and special education administrator after graduate school.
I left what I thought was a dream career after experiencing discrimination at every juncture for speaking *on behalf* of families. Upon leaving, I taught at a PNW university before resigning when, again, I was met with discrimination for bringing "different" ideas forward.
I took the ideas that were shunned in school settings and perfected them into a connection between family interest, behavior analytic methodology and real world skill acquisition that can truly be applied to everyone.
At Empowered, our only mission is to ignite the flame of self-belief within every person we program for.
We are proud trailblazers; utilizing an emotion-focused approach and taking time to connect what a person thinks and feels with what they do.
We are on a mission to take the science of behavior, meet it with emotional regulation and empower our clients to empower themselves.
Thank you for being here.
With love,
Jes
Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development, Arizona State University
Master of Science in Psychology, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis; Graduation with Distinction, Capella University
Doctor of Education in Special Education, Northcentral University
K-12 Teacher, Exceptional Educator Award Recipient, School-Wide Behavior Interventionist, District BCBA, Special Education Administrator, Assistant Professor at Pacific Lutheran University, School District Consultant, Presenter at Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Presenter at Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders Conference, Special Education Parent Advocate.
At Empowered ABA, our team of licensed therapists have years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. We specialize in a wide range of areas, including childhood trauma, autism, functional communication training, nonspeaking to verbal behavior, ADHD, parent/child relationships, parenting, self empowerment, relationships, anxiety, ABA Therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotional regulation, teenage moods, sensory processing.
Please reach us at connect@empoweredaba.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The cost of therapeutic services at Empowered ABA varies depending on the type of service you need. We accept limited insurance carriers. We proudly offer discounted rates for cash pay, varying session rates for consultation, single session, and session packages.
Empowered ABA can help with behavior related to anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, trauma, sensory processing, relationship difficulties, self-limiting thought processes and more. If you are hoping to connect about an issue not on this list, please contact us directly at connect@empoweredaba.com as we may still be able to help.
The frequency of therapeutic sessions with Empowered ABA will depend on your individual needs and goals. Some clients may benefit from weekly sessions, while others may attend bi-weekly, daily or monthly.
Yes. For a trial session, please book a 30 minute consultation.
Depends. If you are hoping to use your insurance benefits, you will need to go through our intake process. If you are using cash pay for your child's ABA sessions, you may purchase a consultation, single or multiple session packages online.
During your paid 30 minute consultation, we will outline the areas you are looking for support. From listening to your story/concerns, Jesika will be able to pinpoint suggested areas of focus. Be prepared for direct feedback that opens your awareness. You are guaranteed to leave this call with a new perspective.
Absolutely! ABA methodology works on everyone and every behavior. In fact, many parents naturally use ABA when child-rearing and it's the science dog training is based on! ABA therapy is helpful for anyone looking to shape, increase or decrease a set of behaviors.
Not at this time. If you are experiencing a medical, mental and/or behavioral health emergency, please dial 911 immediately. Be sure to disclose any mental and/or behavioral health diagnoses on the call, as some counties/cities are able to dispatch specialized units to assist.
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