Our Story
Our Journey to Build Something Better
Our Core Values
At Verabound Behavioral Services, every part of our approach is grounded in values that ensure safe, affirming, and joyful care for children and their families.
Compassion
We prioritize understanding and empathy in our interactions, ensuring that every child feels supported and valued throughout their journey of growth.
Autonomy
We support each child’s ability to make choices and direct their own learning. When children are active participants—rather than passive recipients—they experience greater engagement, stronger skill retention, and more meaningful long-term outcomes. By honoring their preferences, pace, and voice, we help them build confidence and take ownership of their growth.
Joy
We intentionally create joyful moments in every session. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, regulated, and are actively engaged in activities that bring them happiness and meaning.
Psychological Safety
We foster environments where children feel emotionally secure, respected, and free to express themselves. When children feel safe, they are more likely to take risks, explore, and engage in new learning opportunities.
Affirming Neurodiversity
We celebrate neurological differences as a natural and valuable part of human diversity. By respecting each child’s unique strengths and ways of thinking, we promote authentic self-esteem and more relevant, personalized learning outcomes.
Assent
We prioritize the child’s willingness to participate. When children are invited, not coerced, into learning, they feel more in control, more respected, and more motivated—leading to deeper, more cooperative engagement.
Flexibility
We adapt to each child’s developmental stage, communication style, and daily experience. Our approach is not rigid or scripted—we make moment-by-moment decisions based on the child’s needs, emotions, and interests. This real-time responsiveness helps children stay regulated, feel heard, and benefit from more meaningful, effective learning experiences.
Meet The Founder
Verabound Behavioral Services LLC was founded through both professional experience and personal conviction. After years of working in the field of ABA, Katie noticed a growing number of children being diagnosed with autism at younger ages—yet many were met with rigid, compliance-based approaches that didn’t reflect their developmental needs or natural ways of learning.
Instead of viewing therapy as a checklist of tasks, Katie began exploring play-based, developmentally informed models. After taking a continuing education course in the Early Start Denver Model, she was inspired by its principles and began incorporating them into her work. Seeing the success of joyful, child-led learning in practice confirmed there was a better way to support young children and their families.
What was often missing in traditional ABA—compassion, flexibility, and joy—became the foundation for Verabound Behavioral Services LLC. Here, therapy integrates play, relationships, and preferred interests at its core, helping children feel safe, connected, and eager to learn.
As someone who works closely with young children and their families, Katie is driven by a personal mission: to be the advocate and source of joy every child deserves. She believes families need providers who truly see a child’s strengths—not just their needs—and who listen, adapt, and honor each child’s individuality. As both a clinician and leader, she fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect—building not just a place of therapy, but a community where children, families, and staff grow together in safety, joy, and connection.