Our Practice

Lindsey is the owner and Clinical Director at Purple Willow Behavioral Health. She holds a Master's Degree in special education and a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from George Mason University. 

In addition to being a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Lindsey is a licensed special education teacher in the state of Virginia.

Prior to founding Purple Willow Behavioral Health, Lindsey served as the Clinical Director and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a local ABA agency. She has 10 years of classroom experience as a special education teacher for a major school district. Having taught in a variety of classroom settings including preschool autism, elementary enhanced autism, non-categorical, and a comprehensive services site for children with emotional and behavioral disabilities, Lindsey brings her extensive knowledge of various disabilities into private practice.

 Meet Ashley! Ashley is a Behavior Technician with a Master's Degree in curriculum and instruction for diverse learners with a concentration in early childhood education.

Ashley has an innate gift for connecting with people. She finds joy in the small things and is a continuous ray of sunshine on our team. Ashley is dependable, resilient, and a champion for all children, particularly those with social-emotional and executive functioning needs.

Ashley is likely to bring her interests and talents to session, which include: gardening, knowledge of all animals, sewing, dancing to music, and writing/illustrating children's books!
 

 Lucia is one of our Behavior Technicians. She comes to us with experience as a lead teacher for early preschool age children. Lucia runs her sessions with high energy and enthusiasm. She loves incorporating hands on learning through painting and sensory play. Lucia is well-versed in AAC use for children with alternative means of communication. Lucia is bilingual in English and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and photography. 

 Sophie joined our team in the summer of 2023 and is one of our behavior technicians. When she's not working with us, you can find her in the classroom; Sophie is a current elementary enhanced autism teacher. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2018 with a degree in special education and a concentration in severe disabilities. She enjoys connecting with clients and sharing in their interests. In her free time, she loves cooking, being outdoors, and reading.