Our Team

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Katie Wilcox, MA, BCBA, LBA

Founder

Katie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a mother to two fabulous kids. Katie has worked with children of various backgrounds for over 15 years, specializing in increasing communication, play-based learning, and utilizing positive reinforcement to teach social skills.

Katie and her family are residents of Carytown, and they are thrilled to fill a community need for other families. In her free time, Katie enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, and sitting around a fire with her family.


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John Kimbriel, MA, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Director

John was born and raised in the suburbs of Richmond and returned to the area over two years ago after living in Austin, Texas, to be closer to family. He became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst just before leaving Austin and has worked in the field for over a decade. Though initially drawn to behavior analysis through his passion for teaching, John chose to pursue a career in the field after witnessing the meaningful impact it has had on the lives of his clients and their families.

Throughout his career, John has worked with children, teens, and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. His work has focused on building skills in functional communication, daily living independence, and socialization.

In his free time, John enjoys exploring the city on his moped, catching films at the Byrd and Bowtie theaters, running through local roads and trails, and discovering new spots to eat!


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Anna Thompson, MA

BCaBA

Anna is a passionate Applied Behavior Analysis practitioner and BCaBA candidate preparing to sit for her certification exam. She brings extensive supervised experience conducting functional behavior assessments, designing individualized programs, and mentoring Registered Behavior Technicians—all grounded in evidence-based strategies and a deep commitment to children’s growth. Known for fostering positive, respectful relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, Anna focused on communication development, behavior reduction, and building strengths.

Outside of work, Anna is a devoted fan of fall—loving crisp weather, autumn decor, and all things holiday—creating warm, engaging spaces for the kiddos we serve.

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Brian Wysong, M.Ed

Apprentice to the BCBA

Brian holds a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies in Art Therapy and a Master's in Education with a focus on Early Childhood Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also working toward a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at George Mason University. Brian is a firm believer that play is the most important work of children, and he brings this philosophy into everything he does at the center.

Brian lives in Northside with his partner, Justin, and their two dogs, Odin and Miles. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, metalworking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Lynn-Ellin Zeigler, M.Ed

BCBA

Lynn-Ellin is a board-certified behavior analyst and Richmond native with over a decade of experience working with children and adults across home, community, school, and clinic settings. She found her passion for the field in supporting all different ways to communicate, especially in teaching alternative communication methods with compassion and individuality. Lynn-Ellin also enjoys utilizing the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy to help people of all ages practice mindfulness, sit with challenging emotions, and overcome obstacles.

Outside of work, Lynn-Ellin is a painter and poet, having been displayed at Gallery5 and featured during the annual Richmond Poetry Fest. She loves spending time in nature, hanging out with her two cats, and chasing the best pasta dish in town."

Maddy Arave

RBT

I'm Maddy and I am excited to be joining the team. My husband and I moved to Virginia from Utah in 2024 with our dog, and are still having fun exploring everything VIrginia has to offer. In my free time I love traveling, LEGOs, reading, and will occasionally indulge in watching (trashy) reality TV. I have nearly four years of experience as an RBT and a lifetime of meaningful connections with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I earned my Bachelor's in Behavioral Science and am currently in a Master's program working towards BCBA certification. I truly believe that ABA is about building a foundation for every child to have a voice - regardless of how they communicate - in a world where they are often overlooked. I look forward to meeting all of you, and working together to support the growth of your child.