About Us
About Belay On Autism Services
Principally Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA is the bedrock of Belay On and its services, in the home, school and community treatment centers. It is our mission to provide the best standards of care to North Texas children diagnosed with autism. We follow best practices and employ gold-standard ABA therapy techniques to create lasting results.
We currently offer in-home therapy but will soon be offering therapy at our community treatment centers, as well as in-school therapy. Our primary focus is to deliver therapy in the in the way that best serves each individual child.
Our Staff
Derek Barrows
Founder / CEO
Derek is a performance-driven executive, husband and father with a background in pediatric healthcare, ABA therapy, skilled private duty nursing, DME, HME, PT/OT/ST, and operations. He is passionate about challenging leaders within healthcare to evolve the current status of ABA Therapy and pediatric healthcare operationally.
Lissa Bonnstetter
MS, BCBA, LBA
Regional Clinical Director
Lissa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults using Applied Behavior Analysis to effectively change behavior. Lissa’s goal is to help clients with increasing independence, developing communication skills, and utilizing de-escalation strategies while reducing maladaptive behavior at a speed that is appropriate for each child.
Alisha Arattuculam
MS, BCBA, LBA
BCBA
Alisha is proud to be a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over four years of clinical experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). At Belay On Autism Services, she has advanced through roles from Registered Behavior Technician to Lead Therapist, and now BCBA.
Anna Arn
MS, BCBA
BCBA
Anna was first introduced to ABA in high school, and has been in the field ever since. Before earning her Masters degree in ABA, her background was in Special Education. She loved getting this experience because it was a great opportunity to learn first-hand the goals and challenges for that setting before stepping into clinical and home therapy.
Jenna Martin
MS, BCBA, LBA
BCBA
Jenna began her career in ABA in 2020 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Since then, she has immersed herself in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Her experience working in both clinic and home settings with children aged 2 to 18 has equipped her with a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of ABA practices.
Holland Thompson
BCBA
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Belay On Autism Services, Holland brings over a decade of passion and expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, specializing in serving children and adults on the autism spectrum. Holland’s journey began in an inclusive preschool environment, where she witnessed firsthand the profound impact of early intervention, inclusion, and client-led intervention.
Have questions about Belay On? To learn more about our unique style of ABA therapy, just reach out.