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Linda Lopez, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Linda Lopez is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience supporting children with complex behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs. She earned her Master of Arts in Psychology, with an emphasis in Counseling, from Southwestern Adventist University and completed a Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas.
Linda has extensive experience supporting children across home, school, clinic, and community settings. Her clinical expertise includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and complex behavioral challenges. She specializes in developing individualized, evidence-based behavior intervention plans informed by functional behavior assessments and the analysis of environmental variables that influence behavior. Her work focuses on reducing challenging and unsafe behaviors, strengthening functional communication and emotional regulation, and increasing adaptive skills and independence. Linda also provides caregiver training and staff consultation to promote treatment integrity, skill generalization, and maintenance of progress across environments.
As the founder of Aspire Behavioral Health, Linda has turned her passion for helping children and families into a practice dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based ABA services. Through her leadership, she strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and the families who support them, helping families navigate behavioral challenges, build confidence, and recognize their children's potential. She takes pride in building meaningful relationships with families and creating opportunities for children to develop the skills they need to thrive at home, at school, and in their communities.
Linda is passionate about integrating behavioral science with an understanding of each child's mental health, developmental profile, and individual learning needs. Through a collaborative and data-driven approach, she empowers families to be active participants in treatment and promotes meaningful, lasting progress.
Outside of her professional work, Linda enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She loves practicing Pilates, reading, and playing board games with her family. She also enjoys making others laugh and bringing humor and positivity to those around her.
Katie Schlarb, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Katie Scharb is a results-oriented and highly dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals with autism across diverse settings. She has a proven track record of implementing evidence-based interventions to promote skill acquisition, reduce challenging behaviors, and enhance overall quality of life.
Katie has extensive experience training and supervising BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs, as well as navigating insurance requirements, including Medicaid. She is recognized for fostering collaborative, ethical, and positive workplace cultures that prioritize staff well-being and family satisfaction. Her background includes strategic planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and leadership across multiple markets.
She is committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest research and best practices to ensure the highest quality of care and clinical excellence.
Lindsay Birchfield, BCBA
Lindsay Birchfield received her Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University in 2009. She began her career providing in-home parent training to families involved in the child welfare system and completed her internship at a university-based autism center, focusing on behaviorally based interventions for children with Autism.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Lindsay provides individualized services to children with Autism and related disorders in natural settings, including homes, schools, and daycare environments. She specializes in parent training, equipping families with practical, evidence-based strategies to address behavioral challenges and everyday routines, including toilet training, mealtimes, bedtime, and sibling interactions.