
Michelle Culley
RBT & BCBA Candidate
Michelle graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation in 2017. Through her education, she worked alongside individuals with mild to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities with an emphasis in camp, community and school settings. Michelle moved to Utah in 2018, where she continued providing inclusive recreational opportunities as a CTRS until she joined the ABA team in 2020. Michelle loves the creative challenge of teaching concepts through client specific interests and always seeks to incorporate back into play. She is currently pursuing her master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis through the University of Scranton, and when she’s not working or in school, you can find her outside.

Callissa Candalot
RBT & BCBA Candidate
Callissa has worked in the field of ABA since May of 2020. The best part of her job is making personal connections with the client and watching them achieve their goals. Callissa received her AA in Psychology while at Long Beach City College (LBCC) and her Bachelors degree from Utah State University (USU) in Health Science with a minor in Behavioral Health. At LBCC Callissa played indoor and beach volleyball as well as threw javelin. She then went on to throw javelin for the track and field team at USU. Callissa is currently working towards her Masters of Special Education from Arizona State University and plans to become a BCBA. In her free timeline she enjoying working out, playing volleyball/sports, being with the people (and pups) she loves, baking and going on adventures.

Emmanuel Azike
RBT & BCBA Candidate
Emmanuel received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 2013 from Westminster College, his Master’s degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Toro University, and is currently working toward becoming a BCBA. Emmanuel has worked in the ABA field since 2018 and is highly interested in Social Skills, teaching new team members, and Organizational Behavior Management – the study and application of ABA at an organizational level. Some of Emmanuel’s favorite pass-times are hiking, camping, and seeing movies and shows, and spending time with his Pomsky pup, Luci.

Lacey Conner
RBT & BCBA Candidate
Lacey takes a multidisciplinary approach to ABA. She has a BFA in Fine Arts, an Associate in Psychology, a minor in Liberal Arts, and as of October 2023 a Master’s degree in ABA. She is due to sit for the certification test in December 2023. She has experience in recreational therapy, crisis care, and substance abuse recovery. She has worked with clients of all ages and all expressions of cognitive variation. She is dedicated to scientifically rigorous, play-based therapy.

Amy Vizhnay
BCBA Candidate
Amy is originally from Ecuador and moved to Utah in June 2023 from Port Richey, Florida. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and recently graduated from Arizona State University with her master’s in Special Education with an emphasis in ABA, and is working towards obtaining her BCBA certification. She became an RBT three years ago, and found her passion in helping kids and their families through ABA Therapy . She has worked with kids ranging from 2-9 years old and she loves how, little by little, ABA can make a huge impact and improve lives!
Frequently Ask Questions
What is ABA therapy?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the science in which the principles of behavior are applied systematically to improve socially significant behavior and experimentation is used to identify the variables responsible for behavior change” (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). In simpler terms, ABA is the science of altering the environment and applying strategies to reduce challenging behaviors while increasing adaptive behaviors. We believe that each individual should be part of the planning process for their engagement in ABA therapy. ABA therapy targets social skills (in a neurodiversity affirming way), communication, daily living skills and more by applying evidence-based methods to improve a child’s ability to interact with their natural environment. We focus on the use of intrinsic motivation to work with the child while promoting a safe and controlled environment, giving them the best chance at success. Our approach is completely individualized for each child. We seek to understand the function (or the reason) behind each behavior with the knowledge that behavior is communication. We attempt to listen to this communication by implementing evidence-based interventions while keeping a neurodiversity-affirming approach in mind each step of the way.
What does the current wait list look like?
The waiting list for Advanced Behavior Analysis changes frequently depending on staff availability. To get our most current availability and wait list information, please email our billing manager at Tara@Advancedbehavioranalysis.com.
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