Palm Beach ABA Therapy Center

Jennifer Lawrence

Jen majored in Education, is the mother of two amazing daughters, a master multi-tasker, a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and an obsessive perfectionist. Jen loves going to work each and every day to see the amazing progress of all of the clients at My Favorite Therapists.  She plays a vital part in the daily operations of the therapy center.

Mallory Lucillo

Mallory LucilloMembers is a Nationally Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She received her Masters of Science in Cognitive Behavioral Disabilities with a concentration in Emotional Behavioral Disorders from Nova Southeastern University and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Mallory has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for over a decade. She has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities ranging in ages from eighteen months to twenty-one years old. She has worked in the environments of clinic, school, home, and community focusing on improvement in the quality of life for every client.

Mallory has extensive background in increasing language and functional communication, reducing problem behaviors, acquisition of self-help skills, parent training, training of other clinicians, social skills, acquisition of new skills and generalizing them to be used in the real world, and vocational skills.  Her passion is to continually grow and learn as a clinician to make the biggest positive impact on the lives of others.

Mallory also leads the team at My Favorite Therapists in obtaining insurance authorizations for services as well as running the supervision programs for up and coming BcaBAs and BCBAs.

When you don’t see Mallory working, she is usually spending time with her family and friends exploring new adventures or working out in the gym. Mallory is a Crossfit nut with a passion for physical fitness. She has competed throughout the state of Florida in many state and local Crossfit competitions.

Natasha Calkins

Natasha Calkins is a dedicated mother, passionate
advocate for autism awareness, and a lifelong learner. With a solid academic
foundation and a deep commitment to supporting her son and others on the autism
spectrum, Natasha has made it her life’s mission to empower
individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Natasha’s educational journey began with a bachelor’s degree
in business from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She then went on to get a
Master of Science in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

As the mother of a son with autism, she quickly became his
biggest advocate and cheerleader. Natasha spends countless hours
learning about autism, its challenges, and how she can support not only her son
but also other children on the spectrum.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Natasha is a
devoted mother to two amazing children. Her free time is spent making memories
with them, cherishing each moment, and creating a nurturing environment for
them.

Her role as a mother, especially to a child with autism, has
deepened her understanding of the unique challenges families face and has
fueled her desire to make a positive difference.

Jenifer Lo

Jenifer has tremendous experience with children, with families and with leading teams of dedicated employees. She worked in the field of education for 20 years with a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida Atlantic University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida. She worked at the elementary school level both as a teacher and as a school administrator. Her understanding and love for children with autism began early in her career through inclusion services provided in her own classroom and later as an administrator in an autism cluster site. These experiences reinforced Jenifer’s beliefs that all children thrive with nurturing and personalized care, support, and instruction.
Outside of work, Jenifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two amazing children as well as baking, reading, catching up on her favorite shows, and walking her rescue dog, Molly.

Christopher Yurczak

Christopher Yurczak is a Florida native who has always had a passion for helping others reach their fullest potential. He credits his patience and understanding of others to his lifelong experiences of being a middle child. Christopher obtained a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice as well as a Masters degree in criminology through Florida Atlantic University. What then started out as a summer job helping children and families with autism unexpectedly turned into a rewarding career in the field of ABA. At My Favorite Therapists, Christopher always strives to share his passionate care with others, whether in his capacity as a 1:1 therapist, trainer, onboarding specialist or MFT team member. In his spare time, Christopher enjoys fishing the many lakes and canals that Florida has to offer, exploring nature trails with his wife and playing outside with his son.

Maria Spells

Nicholas Torres

Having an older brother with autism, Nicholas Torres, BCBA has seen firsthand the impact that advocacy, effective treatment, and caring individuals can have on the life of someone with autism. Outside of his personal family experience, Nicholas worked with individuals with autism and similar disabilities in classrooms, resource centers, and other community settings. He then began his work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Nicholas received his bachelor’s degree in special education from Florida Atlantic University and his master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Atlantic University. When not working, Nicholas enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and socializing with his friends.