Clinical Psychologist & Licensed Behavior Analyst

Dr. Adrianne Brennan is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Brennan received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University in 2007 and completed her BCBA training through Clemson University in 2017. She is a mother of two wonderful children.

Dr. Brennan's interest include the assessment and treatment of attentional, academic, and psychological disorders. When working with school-age children, her approach is to create a complete learning profile, which identifies the strengths and weaknesses unique to that student. She works closely with the student's family and school to develop and implement interventions specific to those settings.

Dr. Brennan is proud to provide ABA services to a variety of presenting conditions. She is particularly focused on using ABA to improve symptoms associated with Autism, and children with ADHD/Learning Disorders.

Dr. Brennan can be reached at abrennan@brennanbehavior.com or through calling 504-833-6730.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy Alvarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults.

Amy has a special interest in prenatal and postpartum mental health, infant/toddler parenting support, infertility, and adoption. She also enjoys working with clients coping with divorce/custody, step-families and career issues. Amy is LGBTQ allied and committed to social justice.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Philosophy from Mount Holyoke College, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University. Amy also holds a certificate in Forensic Social Work from Tulane and was a Harris Fellow in Infant Mental Health at the LSU School of Psychiatry. She has also completed advanced training in perinatal mood disorders.

When not providing clinical social work services, Amy is a professional actor who has performed in New Orleans, Baltimore and New York City.

Amy can be reached at aalvarez@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Blake Battle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the New Orleans Metro Area.

He received his bachelor's degree in Biology from Loyola University New Orleans in 2017. After graduating, Blake worked as a behavior technician for 4.5 years. During that time, he pursued and graduated with his Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Blake has been a BCBA since 2021 and has most recently worked for St. Therese Academy in Metairie where he worked with students and teachers to improve behaviors within the classroom.

Blake has worked with kids from ages 2-18 in both clinical and school settings. He is passionate about working to individual client's strengths to make ABA a fun and beneficial experience for everyone involved. Blake will continue working in schools while with Brennan Behavior Group.

If you would like to reach Blake, He can be reached at: bbattle@brennanbehavior.com

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Dana Bryant is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the metro New Orleans area.

She received her bachelors degree from Louisiana State University in 2015 in Elementary Education. After graduation, she worked as a second grade teacher in the Jefferson Parish Public School System for five years. During her time in the classroom, she became interested in supporting and assisting her students with special needs, specifically Autism. She graduated with her Master of Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017 from Nicholls State University. While working towards her BCBA certification, Dana also worked as an Assistant Supervisor. She delivered ABA services to children of various skill levels in the school, clinic, and home settings, as well as assisted in the supervision of numerous behavior technicians.

Dana has worked with children of all ages and is particularly interested in social skills, communication and language, and school-readiness. She uses evidence-based practices and implements individualized plans to help her clients reach their treatment goals. As a clinician at Brennan Behavior Group, Dana will be mixing her love of ABA and the classroom by supervising clients in both the clinic and school setting.

Dana can be reached at dbryant@brennanbehavior.com or (504) 833-6730.

Clinical Psycholgist

Dr. Boggs is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Mississippi in 2007. Dr. Boggs completed a pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where her clinical training focused on using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to address challenging behavior and teach important skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Boggs then worked in hospitals in Asheville, North Carolina and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before moving back home to work at Children’s Hospital New Orleans where she was on the medical staff for over 10 years and served as Team Leader for the Autism Center.

Here at Brennan Behavior Group, Dr. Boggs provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for suspected autism and other developmental disorders like global developmental delay, intellectual disability, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Her ultimate goal is to help individuals have better days. Through interviews, observations, and testing, Dr. Boggs works to obtain a clear picture of an individual’s unique profile of strengths and challenges. This helps guide recommendations and next steps focusing on honoring and relying on an individual’s strengths while bolstering them in areas where they struggle. Dr. Boggs is passionate about providing information that helps individuals access the supports they need to achieve their potential and live a meaningful life.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Boggs was appointed to serve on the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for a five-year term. She served as both Vice Chair and Chair during her tenure with the Board. In her spare time, Dr. Boggs loves to glitter (especially shoes!), watch football, listen to live music, bike or walk around New Orleans, and travel.

Dr. Boggs can be reached at kboggs@brennanbehavior.com

Licensed Developmental Psychologist

Dr. Kristin Callahan is a licensed developmental psychologist who received her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2010.

She has additional specialty training certifications in Infant Mental Health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy and the use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, 2nd Edition (MIGDAS-2) for differentiating neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. Dr. Callahan also has advanced practice in the use of clinical diagnoses and 1508 classification guidelines in psycho-educational assessment to inform school-based accommodations and classroom modifications.

Dr. Callahan serves as the Director of Pupil Appraisal and Low Incidence Disabilities for Collegiate Academies, Mental Health Director for Opportunities Academy, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and Associate Adjunct Professor for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Xavier University (TCSPP). She has been named a “Rising Star” by American Psychological Association (2016), Healthcare Hero by New Orleans City Business (2018), Psychology Faculty Member of the Year by LSUHSC (2018, 2021) and Adjunct Professor of the Year by the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2020).

In practice, Dr. Callahan specializes in neurodevelopmental assessment of global developmental delays, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan. In therapy, Dr. Callahan maintains a strengths-based, eclectic theoretical approach, highlighting and considering each patient’s unique neurodiversity.

Board Certified Assisstant Behavior Analyst

Sarah Deckwa is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst on the Northshore.

In 2015, Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University. Soon after, she was introduced to the field of ABA and became a Registered Behavior Technician. While in the ABA field, Sarah worked as an RBT for over 4 years with children ranging from ages 2-18 in both the clinic and school settings.

In 2022, Sarah received her Graduate Certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst from the Florida Institute of Technology. Sarah’s professional interests include utilizing functional communication training and school-readiness. Sarah aims to provide beneficial and fun ABA services using the client’s strengths as well as to establish long-term relationships with her clients and their families. Sarah will be providing school-based services across the Northshore.

Sarah can be reached at sdeckwa@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Jenna DeLatte is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the New Orleans area.

Jenna received both her undergraduate degree and her Master’s degree from Louisiana State University in 2015 in Elementary Education. After graduation, she worked in the Jefferson Parish Public School System for four years as a second-grade teacher and three years as a certified Master Teacher for grades PreK-8. During this time, her passion for supporting students with special needs grew, and she began to pursue further education in this field. She obtained her degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023 from Ball State University. Jenna worked as a behavior technician and apprentice at Brennan Behavior Group while working towards her BCBA certification where she delivered ABA services to various children in the clinic setting.

Jenna has a strong interest in early intervention, specifically in the areas of communication, social skills, and daily living skills. She strives to create an enjoyable atmosphere for all children while delivering impactful, evidence-based behavior analytic services, and always puts her clients’ needs first.

Jenna can be reached at jdelatte@brennanbehavior.com or (504) 833-6730.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Patrick Dotson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the greater New Orleans area.

In 2019, Patrick received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at the University of New Orleans. He earned his Master of Science degree in Psychology from Capella University, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Patrick received his BCaBA certification in 2021 and earned his BCBA credentials in 2022. He received additional training in Assaultive Behavior Management while practicing as a Registered Behavior Technician in the school, home, and clinical setting.

Patrick specializes in early intervention with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. He takes pride in promoting inclusivity of the academic environment while utilizing behavior- analytic research to guide clinical recommendations for his clients’ needs and interests. He works passionately to identify and incorporate efficient, evidence-based practices in support of his client’s social, communication, and adaptive behavior skill development. Patrick is a member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts.

If you would like to contact Patrick , he can be reached at: pdotson@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Alexis Durel is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst on the Northshore. In 2021 She received her bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. While completing her degree she was introduced to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Alexis gained experience within the ABA field by working as a behavior technician in the school and clinic setting, and in 2022 she received a masters degree from BallState University in Special Education. Alexis also received a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism.

Alexis is committed to serving families and children with autism and related disorders through providing evidence-based treatment strategies as well as parent consultation and training.Her professional passions include working with learners in the school setting while implementing ABA principles to improve overall school performance.

Alexis thrives on being able to get to the know the strengths and unique abilities of each client and developing individualized goals, treatment plans, and reinforcing activities to ensure that each client and their families are provided the highest standard of treatment and care. Alexis will be providing school-based services across the Northshore.

If you would like to reach Alexis, She can be reached at: adurel@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Dr. Fassnacht received his Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2013. His research interests focused on identifying cognitive, behavioral, and emotional correlates to various subtypes of aggression.

After receiving his doctorate, he completed his postdoctoral fellowship at LSU Health

Sciences Center in New Orleans. He is a recent graduate of Clemson University's Applied Behavior Analysis Program.

Dr. Fassnacht is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. In addition, he is a postdoctoral fellow in Applied Psychology and works under the direct supervision of Dr. Brennan, when providing psychological assessment services to children and adults for various cognitive,attentional, academic, and psychological disorders .

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Juliette Flower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, minor in Child Development, and Masters in Social Work. Earning her LCSW in 2005, she has experience working with individuals and families in different settings such as rape/ sexual abuse centers, inpatient rehab, hospital, and hospice settings. She has experience working with those who have experienced sexual abuse, substance abuse, death& dying, the grief process, crisis intervention, medical related issues, and family related issues.

Juliette provides services to her clients through individual interventions and cognitive-behavioral treatment models. She has served as Board of Directors president of Louisiana Guardianship Services and president of the NOLA SWANS, a continuing education group for social workers.

Juliette can be reached at jflower@brennanbehavior.com or through calling 504-833-6730.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Lisa Gallagher completed her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland and went on to earn her Psy. D. from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. Her training focus at Xavier University was providing mental health services in a variety of healthcare settings.

Dr. Gallagher has experience working in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and forensic hospitals. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at a local Burn Center where she conducted brief assessments and provided short- and long-term psychotherapy to individuals and families after burn and other traumatic injuries.

Dr. Gallagher strives to fully understand clients’ strengths and difficulties through comprehensive assessment measures that are then used to guide treatment recommendations, and is passionate about tailoring evidenced-based practices to meet her clients’ individual needs.

Dr. Gallagher can be reached at lgallagher@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst on the Northshore.

In 2021, Kamryn received her Bachelor’s egree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University. While earning her Bachelor’s degree, she was introduced to the field of ABA and gained experience as a RBT in the clinical setting. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree, she moved back to the Northshore and pursued her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Ball State University. While earning her Master’s degree she worked as an Assistant Supervisor. She provided ABA services in the home, clinic, and school setting, and also assisted in creating and updating programs for clients on her caseload. In 2022, Kamryn graduated from Ball State University with her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in autism. She earned her BCBA certification in 2023.

Kamryn had worked with kids from the ages of 2-21 in the home, clinical, and school settings. Kamryn’s professional interests include collaborating with educators to implement ABA principles to help improve behaviors and overall academic performance. Early intervention is another one of her professional interests, including functional communication, adaptive and social skills. Kamryn will be providing school and clinic-based services across the Northshore.

Kamryn can be reached at abrennan@brennanbehavior.com

Licensed Master Social Worker

Maya Gisclair is a Certified Social Worker in the New Orleans area. In 2021, Maya received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of New Orleans. Maya became a Registered Behavior Technician in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with Brennan Behavior Group during this time.

Maya received her Master of Social Work degree from Louisiana State University. Maya addresses a wide range of psychological and behavioral issues through the use of functional communication training, solution-focused and client-centered treatment plans, as well as utilizing some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models. Maya works primarily with children and adolescents and her professional interests include Autism Spectrum Disorder, disruptive behavior, conduct issues, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, and self-injurious behaviors.

Maya can be reached at 504-833-6730 or mgisclair@brennanbehavior.com

Music Therapist & Licensed Behavior Analyst

Heather Guillot is a Music Therapist, BCBA, and Licensed Behavior Analyst.

She received her undergraduate degree in Music Therapy and Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans in 2019. In 2021, Heather earned her Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University.

While working toward her undergraduate degree, Heather gained experience with ABA as a registered behavior technician for 4 years, working in both the clinic and school settings. After receiving her Music Therapy degree, she worked in a special needs school as a Music Therapist and had private clients, where she integrated ABA techniques and principles into her Music Therapy practice.

Heather is interested in continuing to combine Music Therapy and ABA services to better serve children with special needs. She is also interested in promoting ABA services in the school settings, and creating cultivating relationships with the teachers to help the students even more.

Heather can be reached at hguillot@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Amy Henke is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Henke received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2008 with a training focus on children and adolescents. She has additional specialty training in psychological evaluation, children with complex medical issues, and children with severe psychological problems.

While on faculty for eight years at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, she served as an Assistant Professor working with psychiatrically hospitalized children and adolescents at Children’s Hospital. She is now in her eleventh year as medical staff at Children’s Hospital where she provides consultation, evaluation, and therapy services to children and families. She is also an elected member of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, as well as codirector of the post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Hospital.

In her private practice, she enjoys psychological assessment and evaluation with children and adolescents, where she focuses on a holistic view of each child’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Her approach to assessment concentrates on conceptualizing children through the lens of their unique psychological, cognitive, social, medical, and familial backgrounds.

Dr. Henke can be reached at ahenke@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lydia G. Jaunet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Louisiana. Since receiving her Master’s Degree in Social Work from LSU, she has worked in several settings including community mental health centers, inpatient hospitals, local childcare centers, and schools. She has also served as a court appointed therapist for both Jefferson and Orleans Parish judicial systems.

Lydia’s primary focus is to provide her clients with a supportive environment in hopes of fostering effective communication along with positive coping skills while properly addressing life’s challenges. Lydia has experience in treating individuals, couples and families who are struggling with disruptive behavior, conduct issues,

ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors and personality disorders. She also offers couples' counseling and family therapy. Lydia strives to provide exceptional services through individual interventions based on her client’s needs, solution focused treatment and cognitive-behavioral treatment models.

Lydia can be reached at ljaunet@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730

Certified Social Worker

Amie Johnson is a certified social worker in the New Orleans area. Amie received her Bachelors of Social Work with a minor in Sociology and Masters of Social Work from Louisiana State University.

While working towards her undergraduate and graduate degree, Amie has gained experience working with children and adolescents who have faced many different challenges. She worked as a registered behavioral technician for two years in clinical, school, and home settings and served as a mentor for Boys and Girls Club of New Orleans. She also has two years of experience, at Brennan Behavior Group, administering assessments and behavioral observations including psychological, psychoeducational, and developmental evaluations.

Amie’s graduate work involved providing therapeutic services to young adults for depression and trauma-related disorders. Amie’s interest is in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and young-adults who are facing symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and ASD behaviors.

Amie can be reached at ajohnson@brennanbehavior.com

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Corinn Johnson is a licensed clinical psychologist who obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Mississippi. Her graduate training focus was on children and adolescents, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability) across the lifespan. After loving New Orleans as an undergraduate student at Xavier University of New Orleans, Dr. Johnson returned to New Orleans to complete her postdoctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital of New Orleans. She decided to remain in the city, possibly forever, and is currently a medical staff member at Children's Hospital of New Orleans.

Dr. Johnson's private practice focus is to provide comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults with academic, attentional, and/or behavioral concerns. Dr. Johnson aims to help individuals and their families understand test results, as well as assist families with appropriate treatment planning.

Dr. Johnson can be reached at cjohnson@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

San Jones is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

She received her Bachelor's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and a graduate degree in School Psychology from Nicholls State University. While working for the developmental disabilities division of a local human service authority, she met countless families seeking applied behavior analysis services. She then decided to pursue ABA coursework at Florida Institute of Technology to become a BCBA. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in School Psychology at Tulane University.

San has experience working with families, schools, and children and seeks to reduce barriers to community and educational services. She uses a trauma-informed approach while partnering with families to foster communication, social-emotional, and academic growth in their children. In addition, she is passionate about using developmentally appropriate behavioral interventions in her practice with children. Additional areas of interest include communication and language development, school readiness, and special education consultation.

San can be reached at SJones@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Laura Kennard is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the metro New Orleans area.

Laura holds bachelors and masters degrees in special education from Michigan State University. She is originally from Michigan, but relocated to New Orleans ten years ago. Prior to her career as a BCBA, Laura was a special education teacher and taught children kindergarten through eighth grade in settings from self contained to full inclusion. Since becoming a BCBA in 2016, Laura has worked with children from 2-15 years old in school, clinic, community and home settings. Laura values collaboration and working with families and children to empower socially significant behavior change, independence skills and functional communication. Laura is constantly inspired by her clients and families and loves being part of such meaningful growth!

Laura can be reached at lkennard@brennanbehavior.com.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Julia Machno is a BCBA, Licensed Behavior Analyst, and Certified Autism Specialist in the greater New Orleans area.

In 2020, she received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After studying at ULL, she went on to get her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. While studying at Ball State, Mrs. Machno found a dedication to the autism population and decided to also get certified as an Autism Specialist.

Julia gained experience within the ABA field by working as a behavior technician where she worked in the clinic and school setting. She has experience working with individuals aged 2-10 with a variety of different behaviors. While working toward her BCBA credential, she served as one of Brennan Behavior Groups first BCBA Apprentices. This role included closely shadowing a BCBA who currently works at Brennan Behavior Group while learning more intensely about implementing treatment plans, giving assessments, parent training, and managing a client caseload.

Julia’s professional interests include early intervention with children who are diagnosed with ASD, severe behavior disorders, and functional communication training. Clinically, she hopes to bring about meaningful behavior changes that are functionally important to making a lasting impact on her client’s lives. In her spare time, Julia enjoys playing with her dog and spending time with her husband and friends.

If you would like to contact Julia, she can be reached at: jmachno@brennanbehavior.com.

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Sarah Miller Rayburn specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Rayburn is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst, doctoral level. She earned her PhD in school psychology from Louisiana State University. She completed her doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine and the Marcus Autism Center, a NIH Autism Center of Excellence. Dr. Rayburn then served as a psychologist in the Severe Behavior Program at the Marcus Autism Center and an assistant professor in the Emory University School of Medicine before returning home to Louisiana. Before joining Brennan Behavior Group, she enjoyed five years on the medical staff at Children’s Hospital New Orleans.

Dr. Rayburn enjoys working with families to implement behavioral treatments with their children across school, home, community, and clinic contexts. Her goal during psychological assessment is to help identify the strengths and needs of the individual being evaluated, with an emphasis on how these results guide choosing the best treatments. She has experience treating a range of concerns including tantrums, aggressive and self-injurious behaviors, feeding problems, toilet training, noncompliance, and language delays. Her greatest reward in her work is seeing the improvement the right treatment can make in helping a child or teenager reach their full potential.

Dr. Rayburn has published research on behavior interventions to reduce challenging behavior and promote skill acquisition in leading journals in the field, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and School Psychology Review. She is a member of the Louisiana Psychological Association, the Association for Behavior Analysis International, and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.

Dr. Rayburn can be reached at srayburn@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Jasmine received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2019. During her four years there, she assisted in undergraduate research on how physiological effects of anxiety and stress influence the development of children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. She won the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award from UNO in 2016.

Jasmine completed her Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Jasmine gained experience with ABA as a behavior technician for 3 years, working in various settings including schools, clinic, and home. While working towards her BCBA certification, she worked as clinical coordinator for Brennan Behavior Group, which included training new behavior technicians.

Jasmine is passionate about using each individual client’s strengths and interests to increase communication, social skills, and school-readiness. She runs Mission Possible, a program for children who struggle with attentional difficulties. She also runs a social skills program to help individuals diagnosed with ASD better understand social interactions and how to engage with their peers.

Jasmine can be reached at jmobley@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Caroline Quaid is a BCBA and a Licensed Behavior Analyst. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from Tulane in 2012 and earned a Master’s degree in Behavioral Health Psychology from Tulane University in 2015. She earned her BCBA and LBA in 2017.

While an undergraduate at Tulane, she became involved with the Autism Community in New Orleans. Since 2010, she has had experience with children with ASD in a variety of settings including clinic, community, and schools. Acting as a line technician for six years while in undergraduate and graduate school, she saw enormous growth and change in the ABA community in Louisiana. She is dedicated to promoting quality ABA services, as well as advocating for the families and children as the field continues to evolve.

Caroline’s professional interests center around early intervention services, building strong relationships with clients and their families, and educating members of the community about ABA. She has a special interest in working with children who struggle with food selectivity and underwent training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Monroe-Meyer Institute in their Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program. Caroline is particularly interested in multi-disciplinary programs serving children with ASD. As a clinician with Brennan Behavior Group, she will primarily specialize in providing school-based ABA services in the greater New Orleans area.

Caroline can be reached at cquaid@brennanbehavior.com or by calling 504-833-6730.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Melissa White is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst on the Northshore.

In 2015, Melissa received her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University. After graduation, she was introduced to the ABA field, working as a behavior technician. Melissa earned her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism from Ball State University in 2018. Melissa has experience working with individuals ages 2-19 in the home, school, and clinical settings. Melissa has received training in competency-based crisis prevention intervention and currently holds her certification as a Safety-Care trainer. Melissa will be providing school-based services across the Northshore.

If you would like to reach Melissa, She can be reached at: mwhite@brennanbehavior.com

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Dr. Megan Wiggins is a Licensed Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Level who completed her BCBA training at Louisiana State University in 2014 and received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Louisiana State University in 2015. Her doctoral internship training in Professional Psychology was completed at Marcus Autism Center through Emory University Department of Pediatrics.

Dr. Wiggins has experience in the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders, the development and implementation of individualized teaching plans to increase language and social skills, and the use of applied behavior analysis methodology to address feeding disorders and aid in toilet training. She has worked with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities in a variety of settings including intensive day treatment and outpatient programs, hospitals, homes, and schools.

She is passionate about not only working directly with the child but also working as a team with parents, caregivers, and other clinicians to meet treatment goals. Her research can be found in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice.

In addition to practicing applied behavior analysis, Dr. Wiggins is currently pursing licensure in Clinical Psychology under the direct supervision of Dr. Brennan with a focus on providing a greater variety of psychological assessment services to children.

Dr. Wiggins can be reached at mwiggins@brennanbehavior.com or through calling 504-833-6730

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Licensed Behavior Analyst

Aubrey Zagrabelny is a BCBA and Licensed Behavior Analyst. She received her Education Specialist in Mild/Moderate Disabilities teaching credential from Sonoma State University and earned her Master’s degree in Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.

Aubrey worked as an elementary Special Education teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. During that time, she became interested in learning evidence-based interventions such as ABA in order to meet the needs of her students with Autism.

After moving to New Orleans, she joined Brennan Behavior Group as a Line Technician, gaining experience in both the school and clinic settings while she worked towards becoming a BCBA.

Her primary areas of interest include early intervention and school-based ABA services.

Aubrey can be reached at azagrabelny@brennanbehavior.com or through calling 504-833-6730