About Empowering Minds ABA

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Changing Lives.

At Empowering Minds ABA, our mission is to empower children and families through compassionate, individualized ABA therapy that creates meaningful and lasting progress.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, communicate, and thrive in an environment where they feel supported and understood.

Our clinical approach is built on three pillars: evidence, collaboration, and heart.

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Evidence-Based Practice

Every therapy technique we use is grounded in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.

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Individualized behavioral assessment

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Data-driven treatment planning

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Regular progress monitoring and plan updates

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Adherence to BACB ethical guidelines

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Compassionate, Individualized Care

Clinical excellence means nothing without genuine care. Every child who walks through our door is treated as an individual with their own story, strengths, and dreams.

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Therapist-child relationship built on trust and fun

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Strengths-based, positive reinforcement approach

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Culturally responsive care

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Progress celebrated at every step

Family-Centered Collaboration

Therapy works best when families are partners. We invest time in understanding your family's priorities, routines, and culture and build those into every aspect of your child's program.

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Parent and caregiver training built-in to every program

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Transparent communication and shared decision-making

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Regular team meetings with BCBA, family, and school

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Ongoing support between sessions

Built on a Belief That Every Child Can Thrive

Empowering Minds ABA was founded in Houston with a clear and personal conviction: that children with autism and developmental differences deserve more than a waitlist and a referral. They deserve an expert, compassionate team that shows up for them and their family from day one.

What sets us apart is our unique all-in-one model. With an in-house ADOS-2 Clinical Evaluator holding an M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Special Education, we eliminate the gap between diagnosis and treatment. Families come to us once and we take care of the rest.

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The Minds Behind Empowering Minds ABA

Empowering Minds ABA was built by people who believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our founders bring together deep clinical expertise and a shared personal commitment to families by creating a practice where every child is truly known, not just treated.

Alivia Lake, Operations Manager

Alivia Lake

Operations Manager

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Alivia Lake, Operations Manager

Arianna Kandola

Clinical Evaluator (ADOS-2)

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Alivia Lake, Operations Manager

Kyle Dellosso

Director of IT Systems

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Our Values

Our team is dedicated to delivering evidence-based care while building strong relationships with families, celebrating every milestone along the way.

Compassion First

All interactions with children, families, and colleagues are grounded in empathy, kindness, and genuine care. We lead with our hearts.

Family Collaboration

Families are not bystanders in therapy. They are essential partners. We build relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared goals.

Individualized Care

No two children are the same. We design every treatment plan around your child's unique strengths, needs, learning style, and family context.

Integrity & Accountability

We hold ourselves to the highest clinical and ethical standards. We are honest, consistent, and responsible in everything we do.

Growth & Empowerment

We believe in growth. We celebrate progress, invest in learning, and never stop improving.

Meaningful Progress

We set clear, measurable goals and track progress rigorously. very milestone your child reaches is worth celebrating.

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Curious About What's Possible?

Every child's journey looks different, and so does every family's questions. We're here to listen, explain, and help you find the right path forward.

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