Ivy ABA is now serving Charlottesville, Virginia. Conveniently located at 1622 Timberwood Boulevard, next to Target, this new office brings world-class care for children with developmental disabilities. This new facility expands Ivy Rehab’s presence in the region, joining nearly 100 Ivy Rehab locations across Virginia, including Ivy Rehab for Kids and Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy.
Ivy ABA supports children and their families to learn new skills and techniques using the most effective therapy for Autism and other developmental disabilities. They aim to work on what’s most important to the child and their support system by creating an individualized pediatric treatment program tailored to their needs. Whether it’s working on communication, social skills, aggression, non-compliance, self-help skills, play, academics, or fine or gross motor skills, the team always addresses specific concerns for each individual. They focus on increasing the child’s skills while decreasing undesirable behaviors.
Helayna Banks, LBA, BCBA, serves as the Clinic Director and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the ABA facility in Charlottesville.
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to spread my knowledge and service throughout the Charlottesville area,” shared Helayna. “I look forward to setting up a home base in the Forest Lakes community, where I can continue to provide the best care and enhance the lives of others.”
Helayna earned her Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA, in 2011. She went on to pursue specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), obtaining her certificate from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2017.
With a strong foundation in both clinical psychology and ABA, Helayna has extensive experience working with children and families, providing compassionate care and evidence-based interventions for individuals with Autism. Her commitment to improving the lives of children and her passion for empowering families make her a valued leader in the community.
Services available at Ivy ABA Autism Center in Charlottesville, VA, include:
To request an appointment for applied behavioral analysis therapy (ABA), call (434) 200-8510, or to request an appointment online, visit the Ivy ABA Charlottesville page.