Tampa 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.

Nikki Kemp

Nikki Kemp is a multifaceted professional with expansive knowledge and experience stepping into the role of Chief of Center Operations (COCO) in Tampa. Nikki spent many years teaching the joy of music-making to thousands of young students as an award-winning Early Childhood Music Educator. She then became involved in administrative duties in the areas of compliance and daily operations, falling in love with operations management. Nikki then went back to school to earn a Director of Operations credential and has since focused her career on this indispensable role.

As the mother of an autistic child – now adult – Nikki has seen the power of early interventions first hand. She comes into her position at My Favorite Therapists not only with know-how, but with compassion for children and families on the same path that she and her daughter continue to travel together.

In her free-time, Nikki is also an accomplished clarinetist, having begun her professional musician career at the age of 17. To this day, she is a performing classical musician in the Tampa Bay area.

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.

Katherine Napier

Years ago, I volunteered at a Big Brothers Big Sisters event and was able to work on communication and social skills with kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. From that moment, I was drawn to working with children with autism. I had worked as a special education teacher as well as a BCBA, for nearly a decade, with children with autism. I obtained my Masters in Special Education from Florida International University and completed my BCBA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology.

Shayli Gerard