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Areas of Specialty
In Home & Telehealth Direct Services
Cygnus Consulting's team of BCBAs, Psychologists, SLPs and RBTs collaborate to provide direct care therapy services to children facing developmental and behavioral challenges with a progressive ABA therapy approach. Our aim is to encourage positive, adaptive behavior and independence by reinforcing positive behaviors and teaching functional life skills that can assist in promoting independence. We personalize our therapy sessions to the specific needs of each child and prioritize the growth and development of the children in our care.
Sometimes there are obstacles to coming into a center or a clinical treatment setting, but help is still available. Our Clinicians and Behavioral Technicians or Registered Behavioral Technicians can meet you over a HIPAA compliant connection provided remotely using telecommunications technology, such as video conferencing, allowing families and individuals to access healthcare from anywhere.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that helps people accept their thoughts and feelings, even when they’re difficult, rather than trying to fight or avoid them. The goal of ACT is to help individuals live a more meaningful life by focusing on their values and committing to actions that align with those values. It encourages psychological flexibility, meaning people learn to adapt and cope with life’s challenges in a healthy way, while still making progress toward their goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured type of therapy that focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. CBT helps people recognize and change negative or unhelpful thinking patterns that may be causing emotional distress or leading to harmful behaviors. The idea is that by changing the way we think, we can improve how we feel and act in different situations. CBT is often used to treat issues like anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical strategies to better manage emotions and behaviors.
Cygnus Consulting can provide mental health therapy through our Board Certified Psychologists and BCBAs for parents/couples, children, teenagers and young adults. Our BCBAs can provide ACT and our Psychologists can provide CBT & ACT.
Areas of Specialty
Feeding Disorders
Behavior Analysts use a personalized approach to help people who have difficulty eating. They start by observing eating behaviors during mealtime, such as the types and amounts of food consumed and eating pace, and then develop a step-by-step plan to modify these behaviors. The plan may include rewarding positive eating habits, gradually introducing new foods, or making changes to the feeding environment. The goal is to help the individual develop healthy and positive feeding habits that can be sustained over the long term. By using this approach, Cygnus Consulting can help individuals overcome feeding difficulties and improve their overall quality of life.
*All feeding consults require a referral and clearance from a Pediatrician (for children & teens)*
Areas of Specialty
Sleep Disorders
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be very helpful for people with sleep disorders. ABA therapists use scientific methods to understand how a person's behavior affects their sleep, and then create a treatment plan to help improve their sleep habits. This might include things like creating a relaxing bedtime routine, teaching relaxation techniques, and adjusting the person's sleep schedule. By using ABA, people with sleep disorders can learn new behaviors and habits that will help them get the restful sleep they need to feel their best.
*All sleep consults require a referral and clearance from a Pediatrician (for children & teens) or a Family Practice MD (for adults & teens) first before Cygnus can assist*
The Team
Carol Potter, MA, BCBA, LBA/Clinical Director (She/Her)
Carol has over 20 years' experience working with children, adolescents & young adults as a Clinician in both ABA as a BCBA and in the past within General Mental Health. Her primary specialty is within autism, ADHD, Behavioral Sleep Disorders, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Vocational Soft Skills Training, OBM, ABA in Education and also has a clinical background in Trauma and Neglect within child and adolescent populations and severe problem behaviors in children, adolescents and young adults from ages 2-25.
She also has experience in helping people with sleep & feeding disorders connected to Autism, ADHD and Mood Disorders, such as Bipolar Disorder. She also is able to provide testing and observation only for the ADOS-2 with PhD or MD support and diagnosis based on the report results.
Finally, she was a part of a research team through UWM involving ABA, social justice and racial equity in K-12 schools and Curriculum Designer for University of Wisconsin's ABA and Racial Equity in Education Graduate Certificate program.
Cathryn Brown-Mitchell, MS, BCBA, LBA/Clinical Director (She/Her)
Cathryn Mitchell has over nine years of experience in the home, school, and community settings, working with adults with traumatic brain injuries, children with autism, and other developmental and neurological disorders. Cathryn earned her bachelor of science at Eastern Michigan University with a major in psychology and a minor in social work. She has extensive experience with psychological research and participated in an undergraduate research program. Once she completed her undergraduate degree, she then pursued her master's degree at Capella University with a major in psychology and a specialization in ABA. She specializes in serving ages 2–25 years with severe problem behaviors, early intervention, Autism, feeding issues, special education, and language building. Cathryn naturally connects with children and instantly fell in love with the field of ABA and the significant improvement in her clients' and their families’ quality of life.
Maria Lee, M.S. CCC-SLP/SLP Director (She/Her)
Maria Lee has been a certified Speech Language Pathologist since 2012. She graduated with a M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in Boston,MA
Her special interests include autism, aphasia, apraxia of speech, and TBI.
Katherine Schabel, AAS/Operations, Billing & Human Resources Director (She/Her)
Katherine has over 16 years' experience working in customer service, operations, and relations. Her primary specialty is human resources & billing as she has always put the needs of others first. She also has experience working with children with Autism, ADHD and other behavioral disorders as a Licensed RBT. She is trained in CPR for adults, children, and infants.
Katherine also has her Associate of Science Degree from Ultimate Medical Academy in Tampa, Florida. She has certifications in Medical billing and coding, and HR management. She is HIPAA Certified as well.
About our partnership with Study notes aba
Study Notes ABA & Cygnus Consulting
Study Notes ABA and Cygnus have joined in a partnership to provide study support for any future BCBAs that work for us, are interested in receiving clinical hours through Cygnus or are just looking for an affordable resource for study materials.
Our BCBAs stand by Study Notes as a testament to their ability to provide a comprehensive source to help with passing your exams and for ongoing CEUS for current BCBAs with highly interesting topics.
We at Cygnus Consulting thank want to thank Study Notes ABA for this partnership as we both help support and guide the next up & coming and current Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) BCBAs in our field.
Thank you so much for your support & we appreciate you!
For Practicum Students
If you are a student within ABA and need clinical hours towards your practicum, please reach out to one of our BCBAs to discuss how we can provide mentorship in person & over videoconferencing.
We know as a team of BIPOC BCBAs and SLPs how important it is to ensure that future generations of ABA professionals seek representation and mentorship from a BCBA that they can identify with.
If you are interested, please call us at (248) 537-2516.