Play Therapy & ABA Services

What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a research-based approach that helps children build meaningful life skills, improve communication, and reduce behaviors that interfere with daily life.

At Training Wheels, we provide support that's personalized, practical, and empowering for both kids and caregivers — without relying on insurance approval to get started.

What does Private Pay mean to you?

Choosing private-pay services gives your family:

  • Faster Access to Services — no waiting for insurance approvals or authorizations

  • Full Control Over Your Child’s Plan — we tailor goals and schedules to your needs, not insurance checklists

  • Support Without a Diagnosis — start services based on concern, not paperwork

  • Flexible Duration — short-term consults, ongoing therapy, or as-needed coaching

  • Confidentiality and Autonomy — less red tape, fewer reporting requirements

Private-pay gives you the freedom to focus on what matters most: your child, your goals, and real-life progress.

Play Therapy

Whether it’s big feelings, tricky behaviors, or trouble with transitions or friendships, I use play-based strategies to help kids feel safe, seen, and supported. As a BCBA with a background in early childhood and special education, I meet kids where they are—using play to build emotional skills, confidence, and connection in a natural, fun way.

Why parents love play-based support:

  • Helps kids express emotions in a way that feels natural and safe

  • Builds confidence, flexibility, and emotional regulation

  • Supports social skills, turn-taking, and friendship-building

  • Uses play to reduce power struggles and tough behaviors

  • Creating opportunities to increase communication and connection

  • No diagnosis needed—just a desire to help your child thrive

  • Parent coaching included so you feel empowered at home too

Our Services

  • We offer play-based, skill-building services designed for young learners — because early support makes a difference.
    Focus areas include:

    • Language and communication

    • Social interaction and play

    • Toilet training

    • Transitions and following directions

    Perfect for families who are newly diagnosed, waiting on a diagnosis, or simply looking for early support without the hassle of insurance.

  • Whether you're facing daily power struggles, mealtime battles, or challenging behaviors — we coach you through it with step-by-step tools.
    Includes:

    • Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly in-person or virtual coaching sessions

    • Custom strategy plans for your home life

    • Behavior support rooted in ABA, but built around your parenting style

    Perfect for families seeking support without direct therapy hours.

  • Whether you're a new BCBA navigating supervision hours, tackling your first assessment, or you’re a budding BCBA preparing for the exam — we guide you through it with real-world insight and practical tools.

    Includes:

    • Weekly or bi-weekly virtual mentorship sessions

    • Personalized support plans based on your goals and current experience

    • Guidance on assessments, treatment planning, ethics, and fieldwork organization

    Perfect for rookie BCBAs or BCBA candidates seeking structured, compassionate mentorship without the stress or guesswork.

  • We believe that real-life skills are best built in real-life environments. Our community-based services bring behavior support and skill-building into the places your child lives, learns, and plays — whether that’s at daycare, school, the park, or the grocery store.

    We focus on:

    • Increasing independence in everyday routines

    • Teaching social and safety skills in natural settings

    • Supporting transitions and reducing public behavior challenges

    • Collaborating with caregivers, teachers, and other professionals

    Perfect for families who want ABA support that goes beyond the therapy room and into daily life.