Building Bridges ABA Therapy Services—About Us
Our mission at Building Bridges is to utilize scientifically proven, positive techniques to help children become happy, social, communicative people and allow them to succeed in the home, classroom and community. Our team of 10–15 therapists are committed to helping your child reach his or her true potential. We look forward to working with your child and being an effective resource for your family.
Team Members
Elizabeth Mishler (Steege)
Beth founded Building Bridges in 2000 with Emily Hoyt. She received her master’s degree in Behavior Disorders/Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University in 1995 and has been working in private practice with children with communication and social disorders ever since in New York, London, Boston, and Portland. In 1998 she received the Margaret Bauman Award for Excellence in Serving the Autism Community. Beth is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and is happily married with two beautiful children, Nate and Kyra.
Emily Hoyt
Emily is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and fellow Co-Founder of Building Bridges. In 2003 she received her master's degree in Behavior Disorders & Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University in New York. She has worked with children on the autism spectrum in schools and home-based settings since 1998. Emily lives in Vancouver, Washington with her husband Ethan and daughter Madeleline.
Our Therapists
We have a team of highly educated and skilled therapists. Most have master’s degrees in related fields or are currently working towards their master’s. All have years of experience using behavioral strategies and techniques to improve the lives of children. They provide individual therapy, work in our classrooms and shadow children in the regular education environment.
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