969 Keystone Way, Suite 100 Carmel, IN 46032

Meet the Team

ADMIN

Stephanie Shank

Stephanie Shank

Founder & CEO

Master's Degree in Counseling from IU. Background of serving individuals with special needs since 1989 in various settings.

Kathy Ackerson

Kathy Ackerson

Director of Operations

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State. Background of working with children and adults with disabilities since 2000.

Jenna Austill

HR & Administrative Support

BA in Psychology, minors in Sociology & Human Development & Family Studies from IU. Worked with kids & in various admin roles since 2007.

Karen Gale

Billing & Payroll Administrator

Handles all Medicaid Waiver billing, Private Pay invoicing, Counseling billing & invoicing, & Payroll processing for Positive Pathways.

Laura Stapleton

Laura Smyth

Regional Behavior Consultant

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis w/ Emphasis in Autism. Knowledge in ASL. Worked with individuals with disabilities since 2003.

Lee Ann Mast

Administrative Support

Worked in the medical field with a variety of positions as well as in the school system as an Instructional Assistant at Kindergarten level.

Dr Sally Walter

Dr. Sally Fleming

Licensed Psychologist (HSPP)

Provides supervision to our BCs. Background in schools with assessment of various disabilities, in-patient hospitals, and private practice.

BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS

Andrew Truitt

COMING SOON
Angela Jordan

Angela Jordan

Serving Delaware Co (Muncie), Henry Co (New Castle), Jay Co (Portland), Marion Co (Near Damar or Beech Grove), Johnson Co (Greenwood), Hamilton (Fishers) Counties

Master's in Clinical Psychology from BSU. Background in individual & group based counseling and behavior consulting.

Angela Bostic

Angie Bostic

Serving Howard, Cass, Miami, and Carroll counties and surrounding areas

Master's in Clinical Psychology from University of Indianapolis. Background in teaching at a local college & therapy in a community setting.

Carly Lindley

Serving Hamilton & Marion Counties

Master's in Education & Bachelor's in Psychology & Holistic Health. Experience working with individuals with disabilities since 2010.

Charles Spray

Serving Hamilton, Hancock, Western Marion, Boone, and Madison Counties

Master's in Counseling Ed. Experience in assessment/treatment of individuals of all ages since 1993. Also provides Private Pay Counseling.

Daryl Hall

Serving Hamilton, Howard, Cass, Miami, Carroll, & Tipton Counties

Master's in Clinical Psychology. Experience as a counselor, program director, administrator, day treatment program facilitator, & more!

David Kurfman

David Kurfman

Serving Kokomo, Logansport, Peru and Wabash areas

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Registered Behavior Consultant in Indiana, LPC in TN. Experience in Behavior Consulting since 2010.

Dawn Cottrell

Dawn Cottrell

Serving Hancock, Marion, Henry, Madison, Rush, Shelby, and Fishers, Noblesville in Hamilton County

Master's in ABA w/ an emphasis on Autism from Ball State. Background includes experience in developmental disabilities field since 1995.

Diane Parker

Diane Parker

Serving Hamilton, Marion, Tipton, Delaware, and Howard Counties

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (BSU) & Music Therapy (IPFW), Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (BSU). 19+ years experience.

Hailey Rice

Serving Howard, Miami, & Tipton Counties

Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State. Experience as a special education teacher since 2014.

Jamicha Foster-Price

COMING SOON

Jennifer Chadwick

Serving Hamilton, Boone, Hendricks and Marion Counties

Master's in Psychology from Indiana University. Background includes experience in various areas of human services since 1998.

Jennifer Rindfuss

Serving Hamilton, Marion, Boone, & Surrounding Counties

Masters Degree in Special Education. Background working with young children through adults in school and home settings.

Justin Groscop

Justin Groscop

Serving Steuben, Lagrange, Noble, Whitley, Huntington, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Wells, Adams, DeKalb, and Allen Counties

Master's in Psychology. Background includes behavior consulting since 2015, redirecting/coaching behaviors in other fields since 2004.

Kathy Ackerson

Kathy Ackerson

Director of Operations

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State. Background of working with children and adults with disabilities since 2000.

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek

Serving Hamilton, Marion Counties

Master's in Psychology, Counseling, & ABA. Background includes experience in field of Special Needs & Behavior Consultation since 1998.

LaBella Wallace

LaBella Wallace

Serving Hamilton, Madison, and Delaware Counties

Master's in Education. Background includes teaching Special Education for HBM for 33 years, but is now retired.

Laura Stapleton

Laura Smyth

Regional Behavior Consultant

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis w/ Emphasis in Autism. Knowledge in ASL. Worked with individuals with disabilities since 2003.

Laurie Johnston

Laurie Johnston

Serving Hendricks, Hamilton, Boone, Morgan, and Marion Counties

Master's in Special Education. Background includes 12 years of teaching individuals w/ development disabilities & working as a BC since 2016

Lindsey Steffen

Serving Elkhart & St. Joseph Counties

Master’s in Psychology. Background working with children and adolescents who have intellectual disabilities in home and educational settings

Lori Colcord

Serving Hamilton, Boone, Tipton, Marion, Hancock (Greenfield), Madison (Anderson), Johnson (Greenwood), & Tippecanoe (Lafayette) counties

Background working w/ children, adolescents & adults w/ developmental/intellectual disabilities in home, residential, & educational settings

Lori Largent

Serving Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Marion, & Shelby Counties

Master's in Counseling from Liberty. Experienced in Counseling & Human Services working w/ young children through late adulthood since 2011.

Megan Uminski

Serving Hamilton, Hendricks, Tipton, Clinton, Boone, Marion, Madison, & Hancock Counties

Master's in Special Education (concentration in Autism & ABA) from BSU. Background teaching individuals with disabilities since 2005.

Nick Zuckerman

Nick Zuckerman

Serving Southern Marion and Johnson Counties

Master's in Social Work from IUPUI. Background in serving individuals of all ages with disabilities since 2003.

Nicole Reichner

Serving Johnson, Morgan, Shelby, Bartholomew, & Southern Marion (Franklin Township/Beech Grove) Counties

Masters in ABA. Experience in residential, clinical, educational, & community settings w/ adults & children w/ varying abilities since 2003

Pernella Stewart

Pernella Stewart

Serving Hamilton, Marion, Johnson Counties

Master's in Education, School Counselor License, & Addiction Counselor License. Background as a teacher, school & addictions counselors.

Sarah McDermont

Sarah Wicker

Serving Greenwood and Indianapolis

Master's in Social Work. Background working with youth who have Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and other behavioral concerns.

Shawna Hall

Serving Cass, Howard, Carrol, White, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Pulaski, Miami, Fulton, & surrounding counties.

BS in ABA, MS in General Psychology. Experience working with individuals of all ages & abilities to achieve their life goals since 2019.

Stacy Thacker-Newsome

Serving Floyd, Clark, Scott, & Harrison Counties

Master's in Learning & Behavioral Disorders. Taught in a Behavioral Disorders classroom for 15 years. Behaviorist since 2011 in So. IN & KY.

Tamara Stowers

Tamara Stowers

Serving Tipton, Howard, Hamilton, Marion, Madison, Hancock, Boone, Clinton Counties

Master's in Special Education (concentration in ABA & Autism). Background working with individuals with disabilities since 1997.

Temitope Akintomide

Serving Hendricks & Marion Counties

Master's in Psychology. Bachelor’s in Guidance & Counseling. Experience in developmental disabilities & human services fields since 2010.

TeQuaysha Tubbs

COMING SOON

Teresa George

Serving Boone, Marion, & Hamilton Counties

Masters in ABA (emphasis on Autism) Special Ed. degree and experience working with individuals with disabilities of all ages since 2013.

COUNSELORS

Brittany Jones

Experience working with various mental health needs such as: Mood disorders/depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, behavioral challenges, impulse control disorders, and adjustment disorders.

Master's of Social Work at Indiana University. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Charles Spray

Experience treating adults & children with a variety of issues including: mood/depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, anger problems, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, academic-related difficulties, adjustment issues, impulse control disorders, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities, including Autism.

MS in Counseling from Indiana University and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). 30+ years experience counseling all ages.

Holly Plybon

Specialize in working with children and families. Experience working in areas of Child Welfare, Child and Adolescent Therapy, and Family Therapy, with an emphasis on trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Master's Degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Jennifer Chadwick

Experience with a diverse range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, and more. Collaborate closely with agencies and families to create a unified support system.

Master’s Degree in Counseling from IUPUI. Credentialed Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician (CSAYC). Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

MUSIC THERAPISTS

Crystal Black

Crystal Black

Serving Marion County

Bachelor's of Music Education & Master's of Music in Voice Performance. Background working with those with disabilities & dementia

Diane Parker

Diane Parker

Serving Hamilton, Marion, Tipton, Delaware, and Howard Counties

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (BSU) & Music Therapy (IPFW), Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (BSU). 19+ years experience.

Rachel Williams

Rachel Williams

Serving Hancock and Shelby Counties

Bachelor's of Music from ISU & Music Therapy Equivalency from IUPUI. Music Therapist-Board Certified & Neurologic Music Therapist.

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