About Us
Often, when families are recommended for ABA Therapy, they are not provided with much direction. G&L Behavior Solutions is here to help. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to offering high-quality, accessible ABA services to families across South Florida and Virginia. Our mission is to empower families and practitioners through evidence-based practices, compassionate care, and meaningful community involvement. We believe that no family should feel alone during this process.
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So, what is ABA? ABA is an evidence-based approach that helps improve skills such as safety, independent living, communication, social interaction, academics, and play. The process begins with comprehensive assessments to understand a client's strengths and areas of concern. From there, a personalized behavior support plan is created to teach meaningful skills and reduce behaviors that may interfere with learning and daily life.
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Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Our strategies are continuously evaluated and adjusted to ensure effectiveness, and we prioritize working closely with parents and caregivers. At G&L Behavior Solutions, we offer dedicated parent support services to help families feel confident implementing strategies at home and in the community. As a nonprofit, our vision is to ensure that every family, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to the tools, support, and care needed to thrive.
Meet the Team
Co-Founder
Dr. Rebecca Gonzales
Rebecca Gonzales, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, obtained her BS in Integrative Studies, Master of Education in Special Education, and Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University. She obtained her PhD from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Rebecca's dissertation focused on teaching BCBA methods to establish rapport with their RBTs and improve the quality of their relationships.
Rebecca is an Assistant Professor at Ball State University, where she teaches Applied Behavior Analysis courses. She has presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. In addition, Rebecca has developed and facilitates journal clubs, self-paced CEUs, and workshops.
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Rebecca is deeply passionate about supporting individuals in the field of behavior analysis to achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Her commitment ensures that families receive the most impactful and effective behavior-analytic services possible.
Co-Founder
Dr. Sara Lalani
Sara Lalani, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, obtained her BS in Psychology at the University of Central Florida and her MS in Counseling with a concentration in Mental Health from Nova Southeastern University. Sara completed her PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her dissertation focused on teaching supervisors to pinpoint using video-based behavioral skills training.
Sara is an Assistant Professor at Capella University and an adjunct professor at The Chicago School. At Capella, Sara serves on the Professional Standards Committee. She is also a dissertation chair for students at The Chicago School and the assistant director of a leadership research and writing lab. Sara has presented several times at behavior analytic conferences, including ABAI and the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA).
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Sara fell in love with ABA and dedicated her career to helping families and future practitioners. She strives to facilitate ethical, compassionate, and effective services.
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