Start Here
Begin by completing a brief intake form so we can learn more about your child, your goals, and the type of support you’re seeking. From there, we’ll recommend next steps, which may include a consultation call, additional service information, or guidance toward a different provider if it seems like a better fit.
Not sure what kind of support your child needs?
The intake form helps us point you in the right direction.
Helping children feel more capable
and connected in everyday life
At Beyond Behavior Therapy, we provide evidence-based support for children and young adults who need targeted guidance in areas such as social communication, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, peer interactions, daily routines, and executive functioning. Rather than trying to tackle every challenge at once, we work intentionally on a small number of meaningful, high-impact goals by building support around the child’s values, interests, and natural motivation so progress feels relevant, empowering, and sustainable over time.​​​
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Our approach is holistic, relationship-centered, and deeply individualized. Every session is provided directly by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), allowing for responsive, in-the-moment adjustments, strength-based teaching, and thoughtful consideration of the learner’s internal experience, sensory profile, developmental stage, and cultural or family context. We integrate the science of Applied Behavior Analysis with naturalistic developmental strategies, acceptance- and values-based practices, and trauma-informed care to create support that is responsive to the whole child, not just the behavior on the surface.
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We believe children grow best when support is rooted in meaning, connection, and a genuine understanding of their internal and external world. By combining behavior science with attunement, acceptance, and individualized support, we help children and families build lives that feel more connected, more capable, and more sustainable over time.​
You're in the right place if...
You're spending more time managing challenges than enjoying your child.
Everyday routines feel like a battle.
Your child want friends but struggles to build or keep them.
They have trouble speaking up for themselves or asking for what they need
They want more independence, but still need a lot of support
They know what to do but struggle to do it in the moment.
They get stuck on one idea and have a hard time moving on
They struggle with flexibility when plans change
A Different Kind of Support
We believe meaningful growth starts with understanding the whole child, not just the challenges they're experiencing. Together, we'll identify the skills that will have the greatest impact on your child's everyday life, then thoughtfully teach those skills through activities that reflect your child's interests, strengths, natural motivation, and real-life experiences.
Not Sure Where To Start?
Many families aren’t sure whether they need direct therapy, caregiver coaching, school collaboration, academic support, or a social skills group, and that’s okay.
Start with the intake form and we’ll follow up with you to identify the service or combination of services that makes the most sense for your child’s needs, goals, and current environment.
Services provided throughout Santa Cruz and the South Bay Area.
Telehealth available statewide across California.