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San Francisco South Bay Family Day
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Compassionate Behavior Analysis | Neuro-Affirming Therapy and Learning

Where Mindful Compassion Meets Contextual Behavioral Science

Compassionate Behavior Analysis offers a therapeutic and neuroaffirmative approach to learning, education and wellness by teaching the foundational skills of comprehension, emotional regulation, flexible communication and literacy. It’s no secret that mental health challenges are on the rise, or that neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD, anxiety) children and teens are more likely to struggle emotionally, academically and socially. 

At CBA, all instruction, coaching and therapy is individualized to promote assent and autonomy. They hope to inspire a love of lifelong learning!

Services Offered in CBA

They offer evidence-based training and services specifically individualized for children, teens, parents, and adults.

  • ACT for Kids & Teens
  • Applied RFT
  • Mindful Parenting
  • Life & Executive Coaching
  • Workshops & Training

The Team Behind CBA

Dr. Elle Kirsten PhD, BCBA, LBA
Her research and clinical interests are in testing and training meaningful and functional language (RFT), and in helping children get ‘unstuck’ from their thoughts so they can find meaning and joy in their lives (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT).

Dr. Heidi Eilers PhD, BCBA-D, CCTP
Her areas of expertise include domestic violence, post-separation abuse, trauma, Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Training.

Sophie Steele MA, BCBA
Her professional interests include precision teaching (PT), instructional design, relational frame theory (RFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), generative learning, fluency, and teaching academic and cognitive skills. 

Dr. Sarah Cassidy Ph.D., C. Psychol. Ps.S.I.
She specializes in the assessment and treatment of learning and emotional/behavioral difficulties with clinical populations.

Connect with Compassionate Behavior Analysis

For more information about their services, please visit their website at www.compassionateba.com

Therapy

Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist

Health Care

Nursing Specialist
Healthcare Worker/Nurse
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