About Us
Pathways understands the complexity and stress that families endure when trying to deal with problematic behaviors and skill deficits of their loved ones. We conceptualize that all learners like to have fun which is why we build rapport at the onset of services to unveil the learner’s preferences. Our mission is to explore all aspects of the learner and collaborate with families and other providers to create an individualized and socially appropriate treatment plan that entails multiple interventions that will increase desired behavior, skill sets, and competencies. Throughout the course of treatment, Pathways upholds the rules and ethics set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the Virginia Board of Medicine. We maintain all required certifications and state licensure; and conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity.
Our Vision
There are three concepts that formulate the vision for Pathways:
Core Values, Professional Growth, and Principles.
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ABA utilizes research based scientific interventions that have been proven to be effective. But what happens when the intervention does not display progress? Pathways strives to pinpoint effective interventions by performing frequent data review analysis. Consistent data review informs the supervisory team when to make necessary modifications and adjustments to the behavioral interventions to boost progress and effectiveness of treatment.
Secondly is collaboration, which is paramount in ABA because the treatment team relies on feedback and indirect data from parent/caregivers and other service providers. When all parties work together in conceptualizing and implementing treatment goals, generalization occurs across environments which also fosters client continued progress.
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Employees are the backbone of Pathways, no one is omitted from professional growth. Technicians are provided quality training and consistent supervision to increase competencies of ABA terminology and interventions. BCBA’s perform consistent research reviews and undergo educational training to stay up to date on behavioral processes, changes, and interventions, as behaviors and environments evolve over time.
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Principles are foundational! Pathways employees understand and demonstrate respect, dignity, and ethical processes. Families and clients are unique in culture, race, religion, and strengths and weaknesses. Pathways respects and embraces diversity. All staff follow the rules and ethics outlined by the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) to maintain professional conduct across all environments.
Meet the Team
Directors: Ebony Woods and Angela Livers
Angela Livers
MEd, BCBA, LBA
Angela serves as a Director at Pathways Behavioral Services. Angela has been providing mental health services to families for over 30 years. Angela obtained her Master of Education in Counseling degree from the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where she also received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After working in many different capacities in the mental health field, she enrolled at the Florida Institute of Technology where she received her Certificate in ABA.
Angela became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2020. She served as an ABA supervisor and provided direct care to children with autism between 1-20 years of age. In her free time, Angela loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, reading, and watching movies and TV shows.
Ebony Woods
MA, BCBA, LBA
Ebony serves as a Director at Pathways Behavioral Services. Ebony obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University with an undergrad focus in physical education and a double minor in health and wellness. She obtained her Master’s Degree from Ball State University in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2020, and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2021.
Prior to 2021, Ebony was an ABA in-home clinical behavior assistant who provided behavior technician support and development, treatment planning, and parent support to children 2-16 years of age. Prior to being a clinical behavior assistant, Ebony was a registered behavior technician for several years. In her spare time, she enjoys being physically active, spending time with her family, taking road trips, and being an active volunteer in hercommunity.