Monarch Behavior Solutions
Monarch Behavior Solutions
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    • Home
    • Mission
    • Compassionate Care
    • Our Approach
    • What is ABA
    • Center Based Services
    • School Based Services
    • Referral, Service Request
    • Center of Excellence
    • Contact
    • Our Team
    • Psych Evals
    • Positions
    • Our Equality Mural
  • Home
  • Mission
  • Compassionate Care
  • Our Approach
  • What is ABA
  • Center Based Services
  • School Based Services
  • Referral, Service Request
  • Center of Excellence
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Psych Evals
  • Positions
  • Our Equality Mural

Meet our Team

Lindsey Reifinger, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her)

Lindsey Reifinger, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her)

Lindsey Reifinger, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her)

President

Lindsey grew up in San Luis Obispo County and founded Monarch in 2012. Lindsey has been a BCBA since 2009 and has been practicing Applied Behavior Analysis since 2006. Lindsey attended UCSB for her undergraduate degree, where she worked as a Clinician at the Koegel Autism Center, and received training in Naturalist Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NBDI). Lindsey then attended the University of Washington in Seattle for graduate school, where she completed her Practicum at the Haring Center for Research and Training in Inclusive Education. Lindsey served from 2014-2019 on the board of directors for the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center.  Lindsey has also served on the Appeal Review Committee for the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. Lindsey is personally committed to ABA reform, by celebrating neurodiversity,  monitoring social validity, and addressing ableism within the field. 

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Whitney Higgins, MA, BCBA (she/her)

Lindsey Reifinger, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her)

Lindsey Reifinger, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her)

Clinical Director

Whitney has been a BCBA with Monarch since 2014. Whitney oversees our day-to-day clinical operations and staffing, and supports programming and clinical service needs. Whitney has over a decade of experience in behavioral health, supporting clients and families across settings. Whitney has extensive training in the treatment of severe behavior and a wealth of experience with school based programs, center-based programs, and home programs. Whitney received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University and her Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University. 

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Sydney Joy, MS, BCBA (she/her)

Lindsey Reifinger, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her)

Caitlin Ruscki, MA, BCBA (she/her)

Clinical Coordinator

Sydney supports coordination of services for current and incoming clients, as well as, providing behavior consultation across our programs. Sydney began working with Monarch in 2017, as a behavior technician, and in 2020 became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Sydney has a Masters degree in Science, Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds Education Specialist and Multiple Subjects teaching credentials.  Additionally, Sydney taught in a Special Education elementary classroom prior to working with Monarch. Sydney has continuously supported some of our most complex and dynamic behavioral programs.


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Caitlin Ruscki, MA, BCBA (she/her)

Caitlin Ruscki, MA, BCBA (she/her)

Caitlin Ruscki, MA, BCBA (she/her)

BCBA/Behavior Consultant

Caitlin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst has been an integral part of our behavior intervention team since 2019. Caitlin holds a masters degree in Special Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis emphasis from Arizona State University and  earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development from Chico State.   

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Ashley Quigley, BA, RBT (she/her)

Caitlin Ruscki, MA, BCBA (she/her)

Ashley Quigley, BA, RBT (she/her)

Associate Behavior Consultant

As an Associate Behavior Consultant, Ashley works closely alongside our Behavior Consultants. Additionally, Ashley is a registered behavior technician and directly supports some of our more complex behavioral programs.  Ashley is currently enrolled in a graduate school and is working toward earning her national certification as a behavior analyst. 

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Corri Reed, RBT (she/her)

Caitlin Ruscki, MA, BCBA (she/her)

Ashley Quigley, BA, RBT (she/her)

Lead Behavior Technician

Corri is a registered behavior technician and has worked with children with learning differences for over 20 years and has been a behavior technician with Monarch since 2018. As a lead behavior technician, Corri is able to support staff training, caregiver support/training, and program development needs. 

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Keara Damery, AA, RBT (she/her)

Madison Janas, BA, RBT (she/her)

Madison Janas, BA, RBT (she/her)

Lead Behavior Technician

Keara is a registered behavior technician and has worked with children with learning needs for over two decades and has been a behavior technician with Monarch since 2018. As a lead behavior technician, Keara is able to support staff training and program development needs. Keara also provides caregiver support/training for our families.

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Madison Janas, BA, RBT (she/her)

Madison Janas, BA, RBT (she/her)

Madison Janas, BA, RBT (she/her)

Behavior Technician &

Associate Clinical Reviewer

Madison is a registered behavior technician, providing direct behavioral support and programming, as well as supporting some of our clinical, administrative needs.   Madison works closely with our billing manager and clinical leadership team to ensure that services are funded and authorized. Madison is currently enrolled in graduate school and is pursuing national certification as a behavior analyst. 

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Nancy Paulson, BS (she/her)

Madison Janas, BA, RBT (she/her)

Nancy Paulson, BS (she/her)

Billing Manager

Nancy has lived on the Central Coast since 1996.  She graduated from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.  Nancy has extensive experience as a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant.   She supports all the administrative needs of the Monarch team and oversees billing and authorization needs with insurance plans. Nancy has been a proud team member at Monarch since 2017.   

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Individual and Family Therapy

Wendy Clodfelter, MS, LMFT

 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Wendy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, families, and couples. Wendy provides individual and family therapy out of our center in downtown Atascadero. If you are interested in working with Wendy, please contact her directly at (805) 459-2345. 


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Additional Contact Info

Service Addresses

5900 Entrada Avenue

Atascadero, CA 93422


5955 Capistrano Ave, Suite G

Atascadero, CA 93422

Staff Emails

firstname@monarchbehaviorsolutions.com

Fax Number

(805) 392-4405

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