About Impact
Meet the Owner
My name is Kyla Lavalle and I am the owner and sole Behavior Analyst at Impact Behavior Analysis & Solutions. I have worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2012, when I started as a behavior therapist. I received my Masters in Counseling, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, from California State University, Los Angeles under the supervision of Dr. Michele Wallace. I completed my Board Certification in 2018.
During my time in the field, I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings, including in-home, community day programs, schools, centers, and residential facilities. I have experience serving different populations, from autism to down syndrome and schizophrenia, ranging in age from two to 40+ years old. A majority of my background is in training staff and caregivers how to implement treatment plans and ABA procedures, as well as developing and managing individualized behavior programs.
Outside of work, I am a wife and mother. I have two dogs (who could benefit from their own behavior plans), I enjoy reading fiction novels, going on walks, and lounging by the pool.
Why I started Impact Behavior Analysis & Solutions
I started IBAS with a desire to provide collaborative, ethical, and data-driven services to individuals and organizations in need of training and support. After working for larger agencies for many years, I often noticed how the quality of services continued to diminish over time as a result of scheduling miscommunications, frequent supervisor transitions and high staff turn-over. It is my goal to provide services of the highest quality, prioritizing personal, one-on-one connections directly between myself and my clients, while making a positive impact on those I am serving.