DAILY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Amanda Livengood is an independent contractor for Daily Behavioral Health.  She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Amanda earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from John Carroll University. She completed post-graduate training in behavior analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology and achieved board certification as a BCBA in 2015. Prior to coming to Daily Behavioral Health, Amanda worked at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism as a behavior therapist at the Lerner School, as a group facilitator for a social cognitive training program, and as a behavioral consultant for the Outreach Department. Amanda specializes in treating autism spectrum disorders utilizing the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to include functional behavior assessment, discrete trial instruction, functional communication training, task analysis, and pivotal response training.  Amanda has experience working with children and adolescents along the autism spectrum, from mild to severe, in the home and school settings. She strives to design socially significant programming that will foster meaningful outcomes for the individual and their family.

Amanda Meyer is an independent contractor at Daily Behavioral Health.  She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Amanda earned her Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an Autism Treatment Specialty from Sage Graduate School. Amanda achieved her board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) in 2014, and as an Ohio behavior analyst (COBA) in  2016. Prior to coming to Daily Behavior Health, Amanda worked at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, and at The Kidslink School as an Education Coordinator and Supervision Training Director. Amanda has experience of working in many different settings with children at all ends of the autism spectrum, including in-home, center-based, and in-school settings. Amanda enjoys training families and other professionals about the application of behavior analysis. Amanda’s goal for all of her clients is to create a wholistic, evidence-based, program that encompasses social, behavioral, and life skills, that also incorporates the strengths and preferences of the client.

Julie Bell is an independent contractor at Daily Behavioral Health. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.   She was born and raised on the West Side of Cleveland.  She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018.  Julie earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from John Carroll University.  She then went on to receive her master's degree from the University of Cincinnati in Education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  Julie has experience working in homes, centers, schools, and out in the community.  She specializes in early intervention but has experience working with children from the ages of 18 months- 18 years old at all different points on the Autism Spectrum.  Julie is passionate and knowledgeable about the field of ABA and enjoys teaching others about the field.

Kristen Vitarius is an independent contractor at Daily Behavioral Health, and is a board certified behavior analyst. Kristen earned her bachelors degree in psychology from Ohio University in 2008. After spending time working in the field of autism she went on to pursue her Masters in Educational Psychology from Capella University and later obtained her certificate in Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology. Kristen became a BCBA in 2017. She has experience working in homes, schools, center and community settings and has worked with clients across all ages and ability levels. Kristen is passionate about the field of ABA and strives to make meaningful changes in the lives of her clients and families.