At Flourish Specialty Services, our passion is to provide individualized, high-quality treatments in partnership with our patients and their team (e.g., the patient, their support system, medical providers, allied health professional) to promote the most effective and efficient outcomes, supporting growth that will last a lifetime.
So, what really is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? We hear this question all the time. Simply put, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the study of human behavior. ABA looks at how your surroundings (the environment) influence what you do (or sometimes do not do). The principles of ABA provide us with a foundation in which we teach you new skills or support skill modification to improve your everyday life.
There is a good chance that your pediatrician, developmental psychologist, dietician, or teacher recommended that you consider ABA for your child or yourself. There is a lot of misinformation out there about ABA. At Flourish, we take pride in disseminating our science and how it can bring value to you and those you care about.
Behavioral Assessment
Consists of a comprehensive assessment (e.g., interview, observations) evaluating the patient’s and caregiver’s concerns to provide medical necessity for ongoing therapy. Observations and interviews guide the process to create an individualize treatment plan for future growth.
ABA Therapy
Promotes developmental progress, targets skill building (e.g., socialization, language skills, play skills), life skills (e.g., coping skills, self-help skills), and provides treatment for social impeding behavior within a naturalistic approach.
Behavioral Feeding Therapy (BFT)
Supports individuals with a variety of feeding concerns, such as food selectivity (e.g., extreme picky eaters), inability to maintain a healthy weight, and unhealthy eating patterns via a behavioral-based framework for individuals of all ages and variety of diagnoses (e.g., ARFID, pediatric feeding disorders, failure to thrive, G-tube feeders, NG-tube feeders, autism spectrum disorder). Consists of a comprehensive assessment (e.g., interview, observations) to guide a medically necessary treatment for the patient and their family.
Caregiver Training
Provides behavioral support in the school environment to decrease maladaptive behaviors impacting academic success and peer relationships, enhance social skills to appropriately engage with peers and adults in the environment, increase independence across the school day to simulate peers, improve functional communication skills to appropriately express and advocate for themselves and help get their needs met, and generalize skills acquired across settings.
SPACE Therapy(Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Focuses on caregiver-based treatment and teaches caregiver’s skills and strategies to best support a patient to overcome anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. This therapy supports change in the patient through the action of their caregivers.
School
Provides behavioral support in the school environment to decrease environmental barriers evoking maladaptive behavior impacting academic success and peer relationships, enhance social skills to appropriately engage with peers and adults in the environment, increase independence across the school day to simulate peers, improve functional communication skills to appropriately express and advocaste for themselves and help their needs be met, and generalize skills across settings
Flourish was born out of a longstanding friendship between two experts in the field of behavior analysis. While serving clients and families, Darcy and Brooke believed their effectiveness would only blossom when they two partnered together.
has worked with the pediatric to the geriatric population with and without disabilities across a variety of settings for over two decades. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno; master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University, Los Angeles; and doctoral degree in psychological and quantitative foundations from the University of Iowa. Dr. Holland completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Seattle Children’s Autism Center. She specializes in evidence-based assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors, feeding disorders (e.g., ARFID), and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Holland’s passion is to disseminate information and teach future and current BCBAs, allied health professionals, and families about evidence-based treatments and the how the impact of change on one’s behavior influences another’s behavior. In her free time, Dr. Holland enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, niece, and parents; watching her daughters compete in their sports; playing golf and volleyball with her husband; and playing board games with her family.
is a seasoned Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Her work spans across schools, homes, and community settings, reflecting a deep commitment to individualized, evidence-based care. For more than a decade, Darcy served as Senior Clinical Director at a privately held behavioral health company, where she led clinical operations and quality assurance for a team of over 600 employees, delivering services to more than 750 clients across California, Colorado, and Nevada.Darcy is especially passionate about mentoring BCBAs and educating families on how to apply evidence-based strategies to navigate real-life challenges. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from California State University, Los Angeles.Based in the Los Angeles area, Darcy enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband and two sons, cooking, and listening to live music.
has provided support to a wide range of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for almost a decade. She provided services in a variety of settings including clinics, homes, and community sites. Chelsea received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida, and her master’s degree in human services psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Chelsea’s master’s included an emphasis in applied behavior analysis. While receiving her master’s degree, Chelsea served as a behavior data specialist and clinical specialist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. More recently, she served as a feeding specialist under the tutelage of Brooke Holland, PhD, BCBA-D. Her passions include evidence-based assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors and pediatric feeding disorders (e.g., ARFID). Chelsea enjoys being a cat and plant mom, attending sporting events with her boyfriend and friends, and visiting family across the country.
has 15 years of experience working with children and shy of a decade within the field of ABA. Katie received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tufts University in 2014. While studying at Tufts, she worked at the Institude for Applied Research in Youth Development under the leadership of Dr. Richard Lerner, and co-authored the Arthur Interactive Media Study, published in the Journal of Youth Development (2015). Following her undergraduate work in children’s media research, Katie lived in Chicago for 5 years and spent time as a literacy specialist, paraprofessional, and comedy performer. Katie moved to Colorado in 2019 at which time she received her master’s degree in special education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022 as a member of the Culturally Competent Applied Behavior Analysis Scholars (CABAS) cohort which emphasized culturally responsive practices within ABA. Katie is an avid baker who enjoys watching Pacers, Nuggets, and Fever games with her husband and rescue dog, Mole Poblano.
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is a passionate behavior analyst with almost a decade of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Sydney’s journey began during her final year at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she was introduced to ABA through an inspiring professor. Upon graduating in 2016, she became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and it was love at first sight with the field. Sydney became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2021. Throughout her career, Sydney has provided ABA services across a variety of environments, including home, community, and school settings. She has worked with individuals aged 18 months to 18 years, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes for her patients. With a keen interest in non-traditional communication methods, Sydney excels at identifying unique ways that individuals express themselves and teaching others how to effectively connect with them. Outside of her professional endeavors, Sydney enjoys traveling and expressing her creativity through painting and drawing. She is also eager to embark on a new adventure in pottery. When she’s not busy with her artistic pursuits, Sydney loves spending quality time with her dog, Loki, who keeps her active and inspired. With her energetic spirit and commitment to making a difference, Sydney continues to thrive in the field of ABA.
Interested in joining our team of passionate and motivated clinicians, email us at info@flourishss.com or call us at
(720) 779-1351.
We are actively hiring seeking ambitious, enthusiastic, and interested in learning individuals for the following position(s):
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Behavioral Technicians/Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT)
