About Us
At Elevation Behavioral Science Services, we believe in every child's potential. Learning from parents and teachers helps us understand the needs of the child, what motivates them, and their individual strengths. It is this in-depth understanding of a child that gives us the ability to find the true function of their behavior and tap into what they need. When this happens, the magic of Child-Centered Autism Therapy begins. Our team loves to help children in every setting reach their true potential through truly effective therapy.
The Elevation Behavioral Team
Danielle Merritt, MA BCBA LBA
Owner / Director
Danielle is passionate about helping children become the best version of themselves.
She is a native of the Detroit, Michigan area. She is married to her sweetheart and has four children, three of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. Danielle has master's degrees in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis. She has worked in home, clinical, community, and school settings. She has also been a highly effective teacher of General Education, Functional Skills, and Contained Behavior classes. She was the District Behavior Coordinator for a group of charter schools that focuses on serving students on the Autism Spectrum. Collaborating with others who know the child best is very important to her and she loves learning about those she is serving to help make significant change.
Jaime - MS BCBA LBA
BCBA Supervisor
Jaime is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Jaime has a master's degree in Special Education and has worked with children as both a teacher and in behavior for over 10 years. She loves seeing the children she works with learn and grow. Jaime loves skiing and is an experienced ski instructor.
Sarah - MS BCBA LBA
BCBA Supervisor
Sarah is a licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who loves teaching children through the natural environment. She values collaboration with other providers (OT, Speech, etc.), team members, and parents.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling and going on adventures with friends and family. She loves the outdoors, including hiking and going to the beach.
Kacy - MS BCBA LBA
BCBA Supervisor
Kacy is a licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst originally from the great state of Minnesota. She has had many different experiences working with individuals with special needs.
Kacy has worked in schools with children in grades K-12. She loved watching them grow through behavioral support that allowed them to access their education and begin to shine!
In her free time, Kacy enjoys being in the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
Just a few of our
Amazing Registered Behavior Technicians
Hannah, RBT
Hannah has her bachelor's degree in Psychology and is working towards a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has a strong rapport with the children she works with and helps them feel cared for and comfortable.
Jackson, RBT
Jackson has his bachelor's degree in Psychology and is working to understand more about children with Autism for his future career as a psychologist. He loves music and being with friends. The children he works with love to work with him!
Shana, RBT
Shana graduated with her bachelor's degree in Social Work from BYUI. She has worked as a social worker caring for children. Shana has a happy and calm demeanor that really helps the children she works with stay regulated.
Elijah, RBT
Elijah just graduated with his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Utah (UofU). He is entering his Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis program at BYU in the fall. He loves theatre, video games, and spending time with friends and family.