Welcome to GrowJoy ABA!

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We are so happy to have you here!

Speaking to parents/caregivers coming from different background - may be new to ABA, have a bad experience with ABA, moving to San Diego & looking for a new provider.

We understand that receiving and navigating an autism diagnosis can be scary, overwhelming, and isolating.

Initially, we want to be a safe landing place - bring people into your child’s life who feel safe & supportive. We want you to feel held

Ultimately, aim to co-create a future your child and your family in which you thrive with greater joy and deeper connection by delivering exceptional, compassionate ABA therap.

This can feel impossible at first, we see it, we see your child’s magic and potention.

We created company because we were disillussioned with ABA & had difficulty making an impact -sustainably. Exhausted! by turnover, by staff not doing their job, by work environments that did not feel support, that did not require growth

Our Guiding Principles

Compassionate care, trauma informed, play-based All these trigger words that people just use to use. And it is just a load of bullshit.

We dont just talk the talk, we walk the walk.

Carefully definining our values, and what these mean in practice - for the organization & for individuals within the organization.

We hold growjoy accountable to empowering clinician

And we hold our clinicans accountabe to upholding the values.

Made possible by empowering clinicians with sustainable caseloads, meaningful training, and a supportive work environment.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

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  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

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Our Team

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Briana Balladares

Founder & Executive Clinical Director

Founder & Executive Clinical Director

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Kelsey Nielsen

Ashley Williams

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Kelsey - Special interest in using applied behavior analysis to

brings specialized expertise in navigating sleep and severe behavior challenges in families with autism

Credentials

  • BCBA

  • Certified Sleep Educator

  • Skills Based Training Level 4

Credentials

  • BCBA

  • Skills Based Training Level 1

Credentials

  • BCBA