Yosef Aharonoff
State Director - VA
As State Director at Blossom ABA Therapy, Yosef Aharonoff brings a strong focus on operational excellence and team development to support high-quality ABA services. He works closely with clinical teams and families to ensure consistent care and effective outcomes. Committed to growth and collaboration, Yosef prioritizes building reliable systems and supporting staff success and client success across the state.
Valerie Heard
MS Ed., BCBA, LBA
Administrator
Valerie Heard received her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Family Studies from James Madison University, followed by a Master's degree in Special Education from Old Dominion University. She taught children (K-5) with autism and other developmental disabilities for ten years in Front Royal, Virginia, before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014 through Florida Institute of Technology. She is licensed under the Virginia Board of Medicine and brings 20 years of experience helping children increase adaptive, academic, communication, social, and executive functioning skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. As a special education teacher, Valerie wrote Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for her students and collaborated closely with speech and occupational therapists and families. She now educates, trains, and supervises staff working directly with clients. Valerie lives in the Shenandoah Valley with her husband, a retired dentist, and their son, who was adopted at birth and later diagnosed with ADHD and a mild form of autism. Her experience as both a parent and educator of children with disabilities gives her unique insight into supporting clients in home and school settings while understanding what families navigate daily.
Shaina Roberts
Master's Degree in ABA
BCBA, LBA
Shaina Roberts is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over a decade of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and a master's degree in ABA. She is dedicated to providing high-quality services to children and families, utilizing her expertise to foster positive behavioral changes and enhance the quality of life for her clients. With a passion for impactful interventions, Shaina aims to make a meaningful difference in her community and surrounding areas.
Our process starts with getting to know you and your child, while taking care of the administrative steps necessary to get your insurance plan to approve services. We will be sure to provide you with a clear explanation of what benefits your insurance plan will provide, and what you may have to pay out of pocket.
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will assess your child and write a treatment plan. Once you sign off on the treatment plan, we’ll get your insurance plan to approve it and authorize services to begin.
Once services are authorized, we’ll introduce you to your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), who will be responsible for implementing the treatment plan on a daily basis during one-on-one therapy sessions with your child. Your BCBA will supervise you RBT, check in with you regularly, provide parent training, and continually update the treatment plan as your child makes progress and accomplishes new milestones.
Families in Fairfax, VA, have access to several sensory-friendly activities and autism resources. These destinations provide a welcoming and supportive environment for children with autism, ensuring they can enjoy various activities without feeling overwhelmed.
