Jennifer, MSW

Behavior Consultant

Jennifer started providing behavioral services to the developmentally disabled in mid-2007. Previously, she helped impact the lives of our individuals as a job coach. Jennifer provides support to consumers in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.

Shawn, MA

Behavior Consultant

Shawn moved back to his hometown area after spending several years in Sunny California. He brings a varied background that includes teaching preschoolers, supervising in a mental health setting and working as a Mental Health Resource Specialist at a youth residential treatment facility. Shawn lives in Laporte County, which is where he will focus his efforts.

Jordan, MSW

Behavior Consultant

Jordan entered the behavior management field in 2009, after coming to us from the mental health and education fields. She was employed as a case manager previously. She has been a great asset to our team with her mental health background and clinical skills. She's also an amazing Internet researcher when we need more information on a particular challenge, therapy or intervention. Jordan sserves individuals in St. Joseph County.

Anne, MA

Behavior Consultant

Anne has been in the field for over 10 years and brings with her a wealth of experience. She was formerly a QMRP at a residential company. Anne will be servicing St Joseph county.

Christi, MS

Training and Lead Behavior Consultant

Christi has been in the field for almost 20 years and brings a wealth of experience! She previously worked as a QMRP/Program Director for a residential company. Christi completed her masters degreew while at BST and is now providing Waiver supports in St. Joseph and Elkhart County as well as new hire training for behavior consultants. 

Katrina, LMHC

Behavior Consultant

Katrina joined the BST team in August 2011. She has a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Katrina has 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and brings a variety of other experience with her including adult case management and day treatment, working with adolescents and providing therapy for imprisoned adults. Katrina will be serving LaPorte County and St. Joseph County.

Kelli, MS

Behavior Consultant

Kelly joined our team as the quality coordinator in September 2011 and moved into behavior management in February 2012. She has experience working with both ID/DD children and adults in the mental health field in a residential setting. Kelli also served in several QMRP positions with residential program providers. Kelli will be serving individuals in St. Joseph and Marshall counties.

Heather, MSW

Behavior Consultant

Heather has been working in the field for more than 19 years. She brings a varied and extensive background that included providing therapeutic counseling services to indviduals,families and couples; implementing Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers with special needs; as well as delivering special education services to learning disabled, emotionally and behaviorally impaired and mentally and physically handicapped children and adolescents. Heather will focus her concentration in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.

Rashella, MS

Behavior Consultant

Rashella comes back to us after a three year stint away. She worked for BST back in 2009, leaving to pursue educational goals. Rashella has had the opportunity to work for the Juvenile Justice Department in Kentucky, teach college level psychology, and be a part of women's health here in Michiana.

Behavior Consultant

Shar joined the team in November 2015.  She brings many years of extensive experience working with children, teens, and individuals with special needs.  As a relationship builder and mentor, Shar enjoys watching people grow and reach their goals.  Shar received her Master of Ministry and her Master of Theological Studies from Bethel College and her Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary. Shar will be providing services in St. Joseph County.

Katie, LMSW

Behavior Consultant

Katie joined the team in January 2016. She earned her Master’s in Social Work in 2011 from SUNY – University at Buffalo, and has her social work license in the state of Indiana. Katie is finishing her post-graduate certification in Disability Studies in Spring 2016. Her previous jobs have included: Habilitation Instructor, Job Coach, Therapeutic Summer Camp counselor, and Support Broker for individuals with Self-Determination Plans. Katie has experience and training in Person-Centered Planning, Self Advocacy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Most importantly, Katie is the older sister of an individual with developmental, learning, and behavior disorders. Katie will be providing services in St. Joseph county.

Emily, MA

Behavior Consultant

Emily has worked in the field of behavior consulting for the past year. She received her MA in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism. She has worked in the ABA therapy field for two years and as a para professional in the PHM school district. She currently works as a behavior consultant and as a yoga instructor for local studios and gyms. She is also currently pursuing her PhD in Developmental Psychology.

Paul, MA

Behavior Consultant

Paul joined the BST team in March of 2017.  Paul has served in the field, providing services for the past three years.  Prior to joining the BST team he served as QMRP for a residential company.  Paul services St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties.

Jennifer B, MSW

Behavior Consultant

Jenn moved back to Indiana after spending 12 years in California as a Human Services Social Worker for Child Protective Services. After returning, she spent four years providing therapy and substance abuse treatment to parents and children involved with The Department of Children's Services. In 2017 Jenn joined the rewarding field of behavioral services where she focuses her efforts in St Joseph and Elkhart County.

Vanessa M., MSW

Behavior Consultant

Vanessa joined BST as a behavior consultant in February 2018.   She has an extensive background in the mental health field, starting her career in 2001.  She has experience with both ID/DD  children and adults. Vanessa will be serving individuals in St. Joseph and LaPorte Counties.