Altamonte Springs 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.

Mary Ellis

Mary Ellis is deeply committed to education and the well-being of children, leveraging her background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to make a meaningful impact. Her previous role as an ESE Clerk in Orange County schools has equipped her with extensive experience and a distinctive perspective on effectively supporting students with special needs. Mary believes in the importance of understanding each child’s individual needs and collaborating with them to foster their growth and development. Her dedication to helping children thrive is at the heart of her mission to ensure they enjoy a happy and fulfilling quality of life.

Milissa Underwood

For over a decade, Milissa has been entrenched within the ABA industry. She has led strategic growth initiatives for applied behavior analysis (ABA) organizations with a specific focus on systems analysis, continuous improvement and data-based decision making in both an operational and clinical capacity. She has served in the capacity of the university instructor of Psychology and ABA, as well as the Clinical Director of an ABA company, the Vice President of Clinical Operations of an ABA company and the Chief Operating Officer of an ABA company. Milissa’s passion for helping children and families with autism to succeed is evident in her work with the children, with the families, with her colleagues and with her team members. Milissa earned her Behavior Analysis Certificate from the Florida Institute of Technology, her master’s degree in psychology from Capella University and her bachelor’s degree from Lander University. She has been a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, American Psychological Association and Florida Agencies for Persons with Disabilities Licensing Review Committee for Behavior Analysis. Outside of work, Milissa enjoys time with her children as well as outdoor adventures, water activities, and community outreach projects with her church.

Natalia Movila

Natalia is originally from Moldova, a small country in Eastern Europe. She was always passionate about working with kids and worked as a teacher as well as a clinical and social psychologist in her native country. She came to the United States as a young psychologist, joining a program that was providing services to people with disabilities. Upon completion of that program, Natalia decided to stay in the US. She earned her Masters in teaching Elementary Education, Special Education and Teaching English as a Second Language from Northeastern University. She then completed the ABA program at University of Santa Barbara and fulfilled her dream of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Since then, Natalia has been dedicated to her work as both a BCBA and Senior Clinical Supervisor, designing curriculum for social skills groups and learning readiness programs and bettering the lives of children and families with disabilities. Outside of work, Natalia enjoys spending time with her children, being outdoors, hiking, traveling, and volunteering at different places in the community.