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 Applied Behavior Analysis begins. Our team loves to help children in every setting reach their true potential through truly effective ABA therapy. But our services don't end there, need help with an IEP or BIP at school? We have you covered!
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 Weinstein, 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.
Ifan Poulsen, MA BCBA LBA
BCBA Supervisor
Ifan is a licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who fell in love with teaching children essential skills, which led her to a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
She values providing high-quality parent training for the parents she works with and giving them the skills they need to have happy and rewarding relationships with their children.
In her free time, Ifan enjoys spending time with her family playing board games.
Lizzy Crystal, M.Ed. BCBA LBA
BCBA Supervisor
Lizzy graduated with an undergraduate from Utah State University (Go Aggies) in Communicative Disorders. Upon graduating, she worked as a speech and language therapist for school-aged children on the Autism Spectrum for several years. Lizzy then decided to pursue and complete a master's degree from ASU in Applied Behavior Analysis and became a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
She continued working with children on the Autism Spectrum creating and implementing behavior programs. She is a happy mom to 2 adorable little boys and enjoys rock climbing, camping, hiking, and traveling.
Just a few of our
Amazing Registered Behavior Technicians
Ashley, RBT
Ashley has her bachelor's degree in Psychology and is working towards a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Colorado Denver. She has an amazing imagination and uses her talents in singing and theater to make her sessions fun and engaging.
Jaxon, RBT
Jaxon is working on his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Utah Valley University (UVU). He is fluent in Spanish, an avid skateboarder, and an amazing singer. The children he works with love to work with him!
Emily, RBT
Emily graduated with her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Utah Valley University. She working on her master's degree in mental health counseling. Emily has experience using the Skills Based Treatment model in the school setting. Emily also has experience as a Special Education Para-educator, a youth caregiver, and a Patient Care Coordinator.
Jocelyn, RBT
Jocelyn graduated with her bachelor's degree in Human Development from BYU. She worked multiple years at the Assert Training and Research Center teaching and supporting children on the Autism Spectrum, giving interventions, and serving as Team Lead.