ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy

Andrea holds her Board Certified Behavior Analyst certificate through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Andrea received her Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis through Capella, and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology through Dallas Baptist University. As a Clinical Director at Pine Cone Therapies, Andrea provides services to young clients as well as mentorship to practitioners in the field of ABA. Andrea oversees behavior technicians (BTs), registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and individuals in graduate school preparing for the BCBA exam. Andrea has worked with children and had a passion for those with special needs for over 10 years in many different capacities, both through the education system or a clinical setting. Like her mom, Andrea has always wanted to work with children. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is watching students and clients make meaningful changes that enhance their lives. When not working, Andrea can be found going on adventures with her husband and two sons.

Christa Stapleton is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked in the special needs community since 2012. As a military spouse, she has had the opportunity to assist families across the United States in the school, home, and clinic environment. She earned her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University, where she explored providing services to all ages and has found early intervention to be the most rewarding. As Clinical Director, Christa works closely with her team to ensure compassionate care, trauma-informed care, and assent-based treatment strategies are integrated into each client's program. She and her team individualize each client’s treatment program to ensure their unique needs are being targeted for development. Through parent support meetings and frequent analysis of her clients' progress, she ensures the best quality of care is delivered to her clients, maximizing their ability to live to their fullest potential. She can often be heard saying to her team, “we have the BEST job!” and she truly believes it!

Sandy James has more than 7 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and helping their parents to learn skills for use in the home and community. Sandy earned her Master of Education degree from Texas A&M University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst after years of hands-on experience and continuing education. Sandy develops therapeutic programs for children and their parents, supervises and trains Registered Behavior Technicians, and evaluates therapist effectiveness and client progress with the singular focus of enhancing the quality of life for challenged children and their families. She loves working with children and finds every day rewarding!