Developmental Behavioral Therapy Clinic

At our Developmental Behavioral Therapy Clinic, our mission is to support students in building meaningful, adaptive skills through individualized, evidence-based behavioral interventions. Led by our experienced behaviorists, Philip and Randy, we work closely with students, teachers, and support staff to foster lasting growth in behavior and communication.

Each student receives a personalized Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) that combines principles from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR) models. These plans are tailored to the unique needs and behaviors of each child, emphasizing proactive and compassionate strategies. Contact us to learn more.

Behavior therapist giving a high five to a male teenage student in a commercial kitchen while a third student chef stands nearby. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a large window.
One behavior therapist and one male teenage student are outside, standing at a blue perforated table with a Yamaha keyboard. They are playing the keyboard, and both are smiling and laughing.
A male behavior therapist stands next to teenage girl student, who is sitting on a swing holding a stuffed animal, smiling, while the man stands nearby, also smiling. In the background, there is playground equipment.
A behavior therapist helps a teenage boy student with gloves preparing food in a commercial kitchen.
A man behavior therapist and a teenage female student in a behavior therapy session, with the man smiling and sitting in a chair and the girl holding a baby, sitting next to him in a wheelchair.
A teenage girl sitting on a swing at a playground, holding a stuffed dog toy and smiling at a behavior therapist. The playground has a blue bench and a background of buildings and trees.

Our Approach

  • Teaching students how to appropriately express their wants and needs.

  • Helping students build tolerance for waiting, accept denied access, and increase motivation to complete tasks.

  • Focusing on teaching adaptive skills and positive behaviors through natural, everyday interactions.

  • Behaviorists regularly work within classrooms, providing direct services and consultation to teachers and aides where and when behaviors occur.

  • Tools like token boards are used to help students understand expectations and visually track their progress toward rewards like outdoor time or preferred activities.

  • A developmental, relationship-based foundation ensures that all interventions are rooted in trust and mutual respect.

“By creating structured opportunities throughout the school day, we support students in learning how to independently navigate their environment, advocate for their needs, and build the confidence and communication skills they need to thrive.”
— Phillip Garcia, BCBA

Meet The Team

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A man with a beard and mustache wearing a blue LA Dodgers baseball cap and a light blue polo shirt.

Phillip Garcia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
(626) 449-2919 ext. 145

Randy Thompson

Behavior Intervention Supervisor
(626) 449-2919 ext. 115

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Behavioral Therapy Inquiry

Visit Us

Villa Esperanza Services

2116 E. Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107

For more information about the Behavioral Center, please contact:

Phillip Garcia, Behavior Interventionist
(626) 449.2919 ext. 145