Founder/Director – Lindy West, MA, BCBA, LBA. Lindy is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She has worked in the field of ABA since 2010. She earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from McNeese State University in 2011 and a master's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from McNeese State University in 2013. Lindy was given the unique opportunity to study under multiple Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate supervisors during her graduate and post graduate career. Lindy obtained national board certification in 2013 and state licensure in 2014. She has worked with children with various diagnoses in a clinical setting as well as in their homes and schools. She has experience with parent and teacher trainings, school consultations, and has been ask to present to a variety of audiences.
Lindy opened West Behavioral in 2013 offering in home ABA services for two and a half years before opening a facility in Jennings in 2015. Lindy is dedicated to changing the lives of the West Behavioral clients and their families.
Assistant Program Manager – Meagan Oliver. Meagan has worked in the field of ABA since 2015. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McNeese State University in 2015. Meagan was worked with clients of various ages and skill level under the age of 18. Meagan is currently attending graduate school at Nicholls State University seeking a master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in High Incidence Disabilities with the Applied Behavior Analysis option. After graduation Meagan plans on seeking national certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and continuing her career in Applied Behavior Analysis at West Behavioral.
Assistant Program Manager – Skye Ringuet. Skye has worked in the field of ABA since 2015. She earned a bachelor’s degree in General Studies from McNeese State University in 2011. Skye has worked with clients of various ages and skill level under the age of 18. Skye is currently attending Ball State University where she is completing the BCaBA course sequence. After graduation Skye plans on seeking national certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and continuing her career in Applied Behavior Analysis at West Behavioral.
Registered line Technicians – All West Behavioral line technicians are selected for hire by Director Lindy West. To be eligible for a line technician position applicants must possess a passion for helping children learn, embrace the principles of ABA, and be compassionate and caring towards our students and their families. All line technicians are registered with the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board and undergo a national background check as well as drug screenings. The education level of our line technicians varies with the majority of our line technicians holding a bachelors degree or higher.
West Behavioral specializes in providing intensive behavioral therapy using evidence-based procedures derived from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our goal is to help children to improve their functional skills and ability to adapt to their environment so they can reach their full potential. Each child receives therapeutic programs that are comprehensive, individual, and intensive to ensure effectiveness and optimal progress based on their individual needs. West Behavioral is dedicated to abide by the ethical standards outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as well as the Title 46 Professional and Occupational Standards found on the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board website.
West Behavioral is a private intervention and consulting practice that provides individualized behavioral interventions and services. Our services are broad and reach multiple populations of individuals. At West Behavioral, we use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve socially significant behavior.
Applied Behavior Analysis utilizes the principles of learning and motivation to effectively improve socially significant behavior. Applied Behavior Analysis focuses on observable, measurable behavior and uses environmental influences to affect behavior. ABA interventions are different from other interventions because each intervention is tailored to the individual and their environment. Interventions are tailored based on the individual's current skills, needs, and the environment making each intervention unique to the individual.
Applied behavior Analysis seeks to change behavior while demonstrating a reliable relationship between the procedure being used and the change in behavior. Procedures used are backed by decades of research demonstrating their effectiveness. ABA is effective with a wide spectrum of behaviors and ability levels making it the ideal method of teaching for many individuals
Mission
Every child is unique and we believe that success and growth come from encouragement and praise. Our teachers focus on building every child’s skill set using positive reinforcement.