Therapeutic Learning Consultants
Kayla Nielsen, MS, is a dedicated behavioral health professional with extensive experience in supporting children and families, particularly those affected by autism. Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Therapeutic Learning Consultants since June 2022, Kayla has previously held roles such as Psych Intake Coordinator at Stanford Health Care, Access Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Masonic Center for Youth and Families, Residential Counselor at Edgewood Center for Children and Families, and Child Therapist Trainee at the Center for Developing Minds and Youth Service Bureau at the YMCA. Kayla possesses a Postgraduate Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue University, a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minor in Counseling from Notre Dame de Namur University, along with a certification in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism from the University of California, Davis.
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Therapeutic Learning Consultants
Therapeutic Learning Consultants specializes in maximizing the learning potential and improving the lives of children diagnosed with Autism and related developmental and behavioral disorders. With our programs based on the individual needs of our clients, we use proven, evidence based intervention and remedial services that fall under the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to promote independent functioning in all environments. Our programs include methods such as (but not limited to) Functional Analysis, Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Training (NET), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Direct Instruction, Verbal Behavior, and Precision Teaching. Our clients receive support from a tremendous team of certified BCBAs, Educational Specialists, Pediatric Clinical Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapists, Pivotal Response Treatment Specialists, Program Supervisors, and Registered Behavior Technicians. TLC is the Preferred In-Network Provider for numerous Insurance Carriers, School Districts and Regional Centers. Currently serving the San Francisco Bay Area with an office in Burlingame and Mountain View in addition to the Pasadena/Los Angeles Area.