Meet Pine Cone Therapies

Andrea holds her Board Certified Behavior Analyst certificate through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Andrea received her Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis through Capella, and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology through Dallas Baptist University. As a Clinical Director at Pine Cone Therapies, Andrea provides services to young clients as well as mentorship to practitioners in the field of ABA. Andrea oversees behavior technicians (BTs), registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and individuals in graduate school preparing for the BCBA exam. Andrea has worked with children and had a passion for those with special needs for over 10 years in many different capacities, both through the education system or a clinical setting. Like her mom, Andrea has always wanted to work with children. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is watching students and clients make meaningful changes that enhance their lives. When not working, Andrea can be found going on adventures with her husband and two sons.

Jessica is a certified Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) with over 15 years of experience. She has dedicated her career to working with children who have developmental delays and communication disorders, offering a wealth of expertise and compassion in her practice. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University, followed by a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Woman's University. For nine years, Jessica worked in public schools, serving a diverse pediatric population. Her specialties include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing, Articulation, Receptive/Expressive Language, Fluency, Early Childhood, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Jessica is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their communication goals. She is committed to professional excellence and continuous learning in the field of speech-language pathology.

Melissa Mundo is a board-certified Occupational Therapist through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. She earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University in Miami in 2010 and Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences Florida International University in Miami in 2009. Prior to finding her love for occupational therapy she began her educational journey as a nursing student for 2 ½ years at the University of Missouri in St. Louis before realizing that she wanted to be more hands on with patient care. She began the transition and along the way began working with kids with special needs in a variety of settings including summer camps, after school camps, and within the clinical outpatient settings. Melissa has worked with the pediatric population in a variety of settings gaining multiple experiences and knowledge from School settings, PPEC, Outpatient and Home Health. She has experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delays, Spina Bifida, TBI, Cardio-Pulmonary Hypertension, Sensory Processing Disorders among many others. When not busy working, Melissa is enjoying the country living with her husband raising 3 beautiful kids, taking care of animals, gardening, and reading.

Jasmine received her master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has been in the ABA field since 2012 and has served a diverse range of clients across the lifespan, as well as across multiple settings i.e. clinics, in-home, dayhab, and preschools. Her specialty is in early intervention with toddlers as well as program development for preschool-aged children. Jasmine strongly believes that this is her calling in life and absolutely loves working with children!

Maiya received her Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Rehabilitation Studies from the University of North Texas. As a Registered Behavior Technician and Assistant Clinical Coordinator at PineCone Therapies, Maiya provides direct 1:1 ABA services with clientele, as well as training staff and assisting supervisors with assessments and reports. For Maiya, building connections is the most rewarding part of the job and she enjoys building a community with her staff and gaining the trust of clients and families. When Maiya is not keeping busy, you can find her gaming, collecting Hello Kitty items, and relaxing with her cat.

Christa Stapleton is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked in the special needs community since 2012. As a military spouse, she has had the opportunity to assist families across the United States in the school, home, and clinic environment. She earned her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University, where she explored providing services to all ages and has found early intervention to be the most rewarding. As Clinical Director, Christa works closely with her team to ensure compassionate care, trauma-informed care, and assent-based treatment strategies are integrated into each client's program. She and her team individualize each client’s treatment program to ensure their unique needs are being targeted for development. Through parent support meetings and frequent analysis of her clients' progress, she ensures the best quality of care is delivered to her clients, maximizing their ability to live to their fullest potential. She can often be heard saying to her team, “we have the BEST job!” and she truly believes it!

Sandy James has more than 7 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and helping their parents to learn skills for use in the home and community. Sandy earned her Master of Education degree from Texas A&M University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst after years of hands-on experience and continuing education. Sandy develops therapeutic programs for children and their parents, supervises and trains Registered Behavior Technicians, and evaluates therapist effectiveness and client progress with the singular focus of enhancing the quality of life for challenged children and their families. She loves working with children and finds every day rewarding!