Mission
Our mission is to uplift and empower children and young adults who may find it hard to connect, express themselves, manage big feelings, or navigate the world with confidence. We are deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based support that focuses on each individual's unique strengths and values.
Our work is rooted in fostering meaningful growth in areas like communication, social connections, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and daily living skills. These skills are thoughtfully developed to help reduce barriers that might stand in the way of a fulfilling and confident life.
We believe that progress is most impactful when it lasts, so we create personalized plans designed for real-world success. Whether it’s at home, in school, or out in the community, we focus on ensuring that every skill we teach is not only learned but also embraced and carried forward.
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work hand-in-hand with caregivers and educators to create a supportive team around each individual, ensuring everyone feels equipped and empowered to contribute to lasting change.
Vision
We believe every child and young adult deserves the chance to feel confident, capable, and truly independent. Our vision is to support and uplift individuals by helping them grow in social, emotional, functional, and everyday living skills that truly matter in their lives. Whether at home, in school, or out in the community, we focus on creating meaningful progress that feels authentic and lasting.
Through the thoughtful use of technology, we aim to spark motivation, nurture genuine connections, and leave a positive, lasting impact on the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to help children and young adults feel proud of who they are and what they can achieve, while empowering caregivers and educators with the tools and confidence to guide future successes. Together, we build stronger foundations for independence, self-esteem, and a lifetime of growth.
Approach
At the heart of every successful intervention is a strong, trusting relationship between the client and therapist. We believe that creating a respectful, engaging, and safe space is essential for building meaningful connections, fostering growth, and tailoring care in ways that truly matter.
To ensure each plan is as unique as the individual, we take the time to conduct thorough assessments and observations. This helps us understand the child’s preferences, values, strengths, and perspective, as well as their current abilities.
Every intervention we design is thoughtfully selected and personalized, guided by what’s most important to the client and their family. Using ongoing data collection and analysis, we make adjustments to ensure progress is not only measurable but also sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the skills learned are easy to apply and meaningful in real-life situations, whether at home, in school, or out in the world.
The Full Story
When we started Beyond Behavior Therapy, it was with one clear goal in mind: to fill the gaps we’ve seen in traditional ABA services and truly support families in meaningful ways. Over the years, we’ve heard countless stories from caregivers and members of the autistic community expressing their frustrations—stories that echoed through every consultation, every meeting, and every online forum.
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We saw caregivers feeling lost after their child was discharged from intensive ABA programs, often without the tools or guidance to maintain the progress they had worked so hard to achieve. Skills that were built in a controlled environment didn’t always translate to real-life settings like home, school, or the community. The emphasis on generalization and sustainability—key to making any intervention truly impactful—was often missing. Families were left to figure out how to bridge the gap on their own, and many felt they were back to square one.
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We also noticed that many ABA programs overlooked the power of caregivers as collaborators. Caregivers are their child’s biggest advocates, yet they were rarely given the training and confidence they needed to take an active role. Instead, they were left feeling like spectators, disconnected from the process and unsure of how to help their child thrive after services ended.
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We started the focused-care model because we believe every family deserves more than a temporary solution. We wanted to offer a model that prioritizes the skills families truly need to build sustainable progress—skills that work in everyday life, not just during therapy sessions. Focused-care ABA is designed to support learners who are ready for a more targeted approach, emphasizing maintenance and generalization of skills across all aspects of their lives. It’s also about empowering caregivers through education and support, so they can confidently help their child succeed long after therapy ends.
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Beyond Behavior Therapy isn’t just about addressing immediate needs; it’s about creating lasting change for families. This model reflects our commitment to listening, adapting, and ensuring every family feels supported, valued, and ready to thrive.
Meet the heart behind the company
Kellie Bohlke, MS, BCBA, has extensive experience providing behavioral therapy and educational services to individuals ages 3-18 in schools, homes, and clinics across the Bay Area. She is dedicated to helping children and young adults build confidence, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and communication skills through compassionate, individualized interventions that highlight their unique strengths and preferences.
With a background in Elementary Education and expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Kellie blends evidence-based practices with a personalized, values-driven approach. Before founding Beyond Behavior Therapy, she served as a Special Education Teacher and later as the Clinical Director/BCBA of a non-public school, where she specialized in supporting students with intensive behavioral and educational needs.
Kellie's particular expertise includes teaching self-management, executive functioning skills, functional communication, and social-emotional skills that empower learners to succeed in their home, school, and community environments. She is also passionate about collaborating with families and educators to ensure the strategies she develops are sustainable, effective, and aligned with the learner’s long-term goals.
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At the heart of Kellie’s work is the belief that every child and young adult deserves to feel understood, valued, and supported as they navigate their unique path toward growth and independence.
