ABA Therapy Clinic in Clear Lake
Our BCBA’s are ready to provide support and help for Autism, Asperger’s, speech delays, special needs, and other developmental, intellectual, or behavioral disabilities.
Our clinic-based ABA Therapy Clear Lake program creates an environment where children with autism can learn the skills and behaviors they need to succeed socially, academically, and in many other aspects of life.
At Thrive Behavior Centers, we believe it’s important to teach children using positive reinforcement to encourage, build confidence, and motivate clients to succeed. Therefore, our first form of treatment will always be to positively reinforce appropriate behaviors rather than focus on negative behaviors.
Our ABA Therapy Services Include:
- Social Skills Program/Parties
- One-on-One ABA Therapy
- In-Home Therapy
- School Consultations
- Parent & Teacher Training
- Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Thrive Behavior Centers has helped a wide range of children with different developmental disabilities. So, if you feel your child could benefit from our treatment give us a call today. Our BCBA’s will develop an ABA plan tailored to help your child to succeed to their full potential.
Take a Tour Through Our ABA Therapy Clear Lake Clinic
It’s never too late or too early to begin making progress with behavior therapy. The earlier the intervention, the better the results. Your child will likely learn differently than others, but with the right treatment and encouragement, they will be able to make academic and social achievements in their unique way. Contact us to schedule a tour!
Clear Lake Location
A diagnosis is not required to apply for admission (although it will be required for your insurance company to reimburse ABA therapy expenses – see FAQ’s below.)
- 281-461-6888
- info@wethriveaba.com
- 1001 Pineloch Drive, Suite 600 Houston, TX 77062
Meet Our Staff
Jennifer C. Strickland, MA, BCBA, LBA
- VP Clinical Operations
Jennifer Strickland is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from Houston, Texas. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She then attended the University of Houston-Clear Lake where she received her Master’s degree in Psychology as well as her certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.
John Pugh, MA, BCBA, LBA
- Director of Adult and Maladaptive Behavior Care
John Pugh is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst living in League City, Texas. He began his career in 1998 working as a camp counselor for children with special needs. Since that time, John has received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Missouri Southern State University.
Lourdes Barrachina-Lemus, MA, BCBA, LBA
- Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance
Lourdes Barrachina-Lemus is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from El Salvador. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and her master’s in Behavior Analysis from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. Lourdes began her career at MHMRA in Houston, Texas, gaining experience in individualized ABA therapy, in-home services, and parent training.
Alexandra Kehlenbeck, MA SpEd, BCBA, LBA
- Houston Regional Clinical Director
Alex is originally from Long Island, New York, where she graduated from St. Joseph’s College and earned her general and special education teacher certificates. After moving to Texas in 2009, she began her career in special education as a teacher before transitioning to ABA at Including Kids, Inc. in Humble.
Carla Cramer
- Houston Billing Manager
Carla Cramer has been a part of the Thrive Behavior Center administrative team since 2014, coming to us from Northwest Ohio. She has worked her way up from Administrative Assistant to Office Manager, overseeing both company’s locations. Carla has a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Counseling from the University of Toledo.
Adriana Marsiglia, MA, BCBA, LBA
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Adriana Marsiglia is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from Venezuela. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She gained experience as a therapist in the Severe Behavior Disorders Research Clinic (SBDRC), Applied Behavior Analysis-Skills Early Intervention Program (ABA-SkIP), Connecting The Dots (CTD) and the Verbal Behavior Clinic (VBC) at the Center of Autism and Developmental Delays
Jenni Hammons
- Regional Office Administrator
Jenni Hammons is the Regional Office Administrator for the Thrive Behavior Center Northwest office as well as our In-Home Program. She is originally from Orange County, California, and moved to Northwest Houston with her husband, Evan, in 2016. Jenni loves to sing, is a huge Disney fan and Harry Potter fan, and loves her dogs Baloo and Willow.
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a data-driven intervention to change behavior using scientific research methods. While ABA is most commonly implemented for those on the Autism spectrum, ABA therapy is proven to help with all ranges of behavioral issues.
ABA therapy works by changing the environment and behaviors to help increase speech, gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills, receptive language, and social skills. By increasing these skills and helping our clients adapt to their environment, they are more successful in interacting with those around them. These skills then assist with decreasing undesirable behaviors such as aggression, repetitive behaviors, disruptive behavior, self-harm behaviors, and other behaviors that prevent them from being part of their community. ABA is focused on continuous data collection to ensure that we are making a true change in our client’s lives.
Hopefully soon! In the summer of 2019, Governor Abbott signed into law Texas Medicaid funding for ABA therapy. BUT, clinics such as Thrive Behavior Centers Houston are still not able to provide services through Medicaid as they have not established a contracting process. Once there is a contracting process, we will apply to become credentialed with Texas State Medicaid. Then, as soon as we are able to provide ABA services through Medicaid we will be sure to announce it! Here is the link to the Texas ABA Public Policy Group.
Yes, most major insurance companies will offer ABA coverage for those children who have an ASD diagnosis. Many insurance companies are also covering in-house and telehealth ABA therapies during COVID-19 concerns. Every plan is different, please contact us today and we can verify your insurance coverage for you.
All children in the state of Texas with an ASD diagnosis are excused from public school to attend ABA therapy with a school excuse note from the clinic. Private schools with ABA principles, such as our very own Grand Oak Academy, are also available to parents to ensure that children with autism, speech delays, or other types of developmental disabilities receive a quality education at a comfortable pace.