About Siri

There's a lot I could tell you about what I “do.” But if you’re considering working with me, I want you to know who I am and what I value—why I have chosen this path.

I value rigor in every aspect of my work. I have always sought the highest standards of training and take pride in conducting precise and thorough analyses. From my exceptional foundational education in behavior analysis to my early work with pioneers in the Verbal Behavior field, I have always pursued excellence. As I shifted into RFT, I continued to seek out the best mentors and resources. If you’re here, I expect you share this commitment to integrity and thoroughness, even when the path is challenging.

I value solving difficult problems and advancing our field. This drive has often led me to explore uncharted territories—because if I don’t start, who will? My quest for answers even led me to complete a PhD in RFT. Over the past 25 years, I’ve been privileged to work with trailblazers—the first in their states, regions, or countries to become certified behavior analysts—and incredible practitioners of all experience levels who continually push the envelope to provide best practices for their clients.

I also value compassion, and kindness, and being a whole person. My life’s journey, like most, has included many circuitous paths. I have a kid off at university, a partner, and a community of people and activities that enrich my life, inform my work, and add to the context of all that I do. I deeply understand that we each have our own story, and our own mountain to climb.

I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and supporting you on your journey.

I offer a range of customizable services designed to support behavior analysts and contextual behavior scientists. I would be honored to work with you to support your practice.

I provide training, coaching, and consultation to help promote generative language in early childhood through the integration of RFT and VB. My interactive courses, individual and group coaching, and case-focused consultations explore theoretical concepts related to RFT and early language development, with a focus on immediate application. I also assist small agencies with developing clinical systems for quality assurance and offer support to families with limited access to local expertise.

To promote psychological flexibility (for both yourself and for your clients), I offer training, coaching, and consultation services that help you explore foundational principles of ACT, RFT, and behavior analytic practice. I am a peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and my interactive courses and small-group coaching sessions provide both theoretical foundations and practical applications for case conceptualization. On-demand courses and ACT-informed coaching services focus on values-based time management, setting goals, and overcoming barriers to psychological flexibility. Tools such as the Mindful Action Plan help you prioritize and manage your time effectively, promote self-care, and enhance overall well-being.

For newer practitioners, I offer early career mentoring that combines coaching and case consultation to help you navigate the unique challenges of your current work. Whether you are starting a private practice or working within an agency, I will help you create a sustainable path for both professional and personal growth.

Please contact me to discuss how I can support you on your journey.

For the last fifteen years, my private practice has focused on coaching, supervision, consultation and training for behavior analysts in a wide range of practice settings, while saving a small portion of my caseload for ongoing direct work with families and specialized school settings. Over the course of my nearly 30 year career, I’ve also had a wide range of “boots on the ground” positions working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, and their support circles.

As the first staff Behavior Analyst for the Humboldt County Office of Education, I provided technical assistance, consultation, staff training, and program development for pre-K and elementary age autism programs. I supported 30 school districts and county classrooms throughout Humboldt County, fostering effective and inclusive educational environments.

At the Redwood Coast Regional Center, I served as their first staff Behavior Analyst, developing systems and overseeing quality assurance, as well as providing technical assistance and training for behavioral services for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.

My journey in language intervention and the application of Skinnerian VB began at Behavior Analysts, Inc., under the expert guidance of Mark Sundberg, Jim Partington, and Mary Ann Powers. In addition to my work there as an educational consultant, I developed agency training programs, workshops, and distance education courses for parents, classroom staff, teachers, school psychologists, and other professionals working with autistic children. This experience remains foundational to my work in early childhood, blending precise analysis with an understanding of promoting language development in both structured and natural settings.

Before my career as a behavior analyst, I worked as an instructional designer and synchronized swimming coach. These roles significantly shaped my training and teaching practices, providing a unique perspective on skill development and performance.

Today, my private practice continues to support behavior analysts through personalized coaching, supervision, consultation, and training. I am passionate about fostering professional growth, promoting best practices, and advancing the field of behavior analysis.

My writing centers on understanding and applying Relational Frame Theory in a range of contexts, including early language intervention as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Books: Understanding and Applying Relational Frame Theory, Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way, Using RFT to Promote Generative Language

Check out all my writing— books, blogs, and research publications.

My Ph.D. is in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the National University of Ireland, supervised by Ian Stewart, and my Master’s degree is in clinical psychology from the University of Manitoba, supervised by Gary Martin. In addition to my coaching and training practice, I currently teach and act as subject matter expert for graduate level classes in Verbal Behavior for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Please see my writing page for a complete list of my academic publications.