Our Early Childhood Education Specialists design the lesson plans to ensure the curriculum and all activities are age appropriate, while addressing all areas of child development for our Center Based Program.
Our Bachelor’s Level Behavioral Therapists work directly with the children after completing rigorous training in behavioral strategies, as well as child development theories and principles.
Our BCBA and Master’s Level Case Supervisors have extensive experience and clinical expertise, working closely with parents and caregivers, designing individual treatment plans, and overseeing each child’s progress.
Our BCBA and MFT Licensed Clinical Director oversees all operations, ensures that families receive the support they need, and that the treatment program addresses each child’s individual needs.
Efi Pyladaki-Feinstein, M.S, BCBA, LMFT
Clinical Director
Efi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her BA degree in Psychology from the University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a Marriage and Family emphasis from California State University of Los Angeles.
Efi started to work with children and families diagnosed with ASD as an undergraduate student at UCLA. She attended behavioral modification classes taught by Dr. Ivar Lovaas and right after graduation, she worked as behavioral therapist at the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention. Efi has over fifteen years of experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities. She has extensive experience in parent education and parent training, developing behavior intervention and behavior management treatment programs, at clinic based settings, school and home settings as well as out in the community. Efi takes pride in her work and strives to design highly individualized treatment plans for all her clients. She is grateful to be able to work with families and children and be part of their developmental journey.
Outside of her work, Efi volunteers at local animal rescue organizations and loves to go on adventures with her husband, son and their 5 dogs.
Nataly Estrada, MA, BCBA
Clinical Manager
Nataly is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in West Los Angeles. With over 7 years of experience providing ABA-based services, she first stepped into the field while completing her Bachelors in Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. With a close understanding of the challenges experienced by neurodivergent individuals and their families, Nataly started working as a BT with the goal of creating safe spaces for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities to flourish in.
Seeing the positive impact that ABA-based services can have when approached through a lens of appreciation and empathy for others, Nataly pursued and earned a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis through Pepperdine University. While completing her graduate studies, she expanded her understanding of the science of behavior and the importance of culturally competent service delivery. As a BCBA, she focuses on the provision of early intervention services using her areas of training in functional communication training, positive behavior support, natural environment teaching, and discrete trial teaching to build skills through play. She also focuses on the development of highly individualized treatment plans with an emphasis on parent training to best support the families she works with.
Outside of work, Nataly enjoys adding new vinyls to her record collection, building Legos, going to concerts, and traveling with her family.
Viridiana Ruiz, MA, BCBA
Clinical Manager
Viridiana is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Los Angeles. Viridiana received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the California State University, Northridge. During her undergraduate studies, Viridiana worked as a behavior therapist at the CSUN Autism Clinic providing free supplemental services for neurodivergent individuals and their families. After 4 years of undergraduate studies and experience at the Autism Clinic, Viridiana pursued advanced education to expand her knowledge and skill set in the field of ABA. She pursued a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from California State University, Northridge.
During her graduate career, Viridiana worked at the CSUN Autism Clinic as the Clinic Coordinator, creating systems for efficient clinical practice while also focusing on parent and behavior therapist training to ensure effective and ethical implementation of ABA strategies. Viridiana stays up to date with best practices, and in her current role, she focuses on early intervention and expansion of functional communication with a family-centered approach. In the future, Viridiana hopes to continue doing research in the field by discovering and creating effective systems that educate others about ABA practices.
Outside of ABA, Viridiana enjoys teaching children how to swim, going to the beach, and traveling outside of the country.
Amiel Salas
Admin Team
Natalie Henriquez
Admin Team
Rima Yamamura
Office Manager
