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welcome, friend

Every behavior is trying to tell you
something.

I teach behavior analysts, supervisors, and behavior therapists the WHY behind behavior — the clinical judgment, confidence, and skill that certification alone doesn't build.

BCBA + IBA Board Certified
10+ years RBT to BCBA
ABAI + IBAO presenter + educator
EN/ES/PT trilingual support

approved continuing education provider

CEUs for Behavior Analysts
free · ~2 minutes

What's your practitioner style?

For behavior analysts and behavior therapists — discover how you naturally show up in sessions and supervision, plus your strengths and your growth edge.

does this sound familiar?

The parts certification doesn't cover.

The certification taught you the principles. The real work is harder. I see you.

🌀

A session falls apart and you freeze.

The plan isn't working, the moment is escalating, and "follow the protocol" doesn't tell you what to actually do right now.

🤐

You disagree with the plan — but stay quiet.

Something feels off clinically or ethically, but you're not sure how to raise it without overstepping your role.

📉

Supervision felt rushed, or never came.

You were handed a caseload and a plan and left to figure out the hard parts alone. Nobody taught you the in-between.

🧭

You're supervising now — and nobody taught you how.

You're responsible for someone else's development and you're improvising from the supervision you wish you'd had.

💭

You want to grow — but into what?

You care deeply and want to be excellent. You just wish someone would show you what skilled, compassionate practice actually looks like.

There's a way to build these skills on purpose. Let me show you.

Show me the way →
the shift

Here's what changes when you have a framework.

"Why is this session falling apart?!"
"I see what's happening — and what to do."
Freezing, guessing, pushing through.
A clear, within-scope next step.
Staying quiet when something's off.
Raising concerns with confidence.
Learning by trial and error, alone.
Growing with real mentorship + training.

— it's possible. -S

FREE GUIDE

Your free guide.
Before you hand over two years.

Your supervisor shapes the clinician you become, not just the hours you log. Here's how to find out what you're signing up for — before you sign.

FOR BCBA trainees

What to Actually Ask a Supervisor Before You Sign

  • 25 questions, across five areas that matter
  • What a good answer sounds like — and what's a warning sign
  • The 2022 and 2027 BACB requirements, side by side
  • Ten red flags, including the one nobody names
  • What to do if you're already in a bad arrangement
  • A printable checklist for the conversation itself
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how I help

Where we work together.

CEUs + professional training

Approved for IBAO + QABA.

  • 1-hour, on-demand CEUs
  • Compassionate, evidence-based practice
  • Topics in development: ethics, supervision, culturally responsive care
  • Launching September 2026
get early access →

BCBA supervision

Remote fieldwork supervision for BCBA candidates — competency-based, in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

  • Competency-based, built around BACB fieldwork requirements
  • Fully remote, synchronous or asynchronous
  • Affirming, person-first, evidence-based
  • Limited spots — apply now
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approved continuing education provider

Approved by IBAO and QABA.

Continuing education launching September 2026. Approved for IBAO and QABA — not currently BACB ACE.

Certified + licensed

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and International Behavior Analyst (IBA). Licensed Behavior Analyst in New Jersey and Minnesota.

Teaching + speaking

Presenter at the ABAI conference on training behavior analysts in Portugal, and facilitator of an IBAO-credited workshop on culturally responsive family work.

Where I practice

Practitioners and families across the USA, Portugal, Brazil, and Europe — in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, in person and remotely.

See full credentials + CV →

Stephanie Teixeira, BCBA and IBA
meet stephanie

BCBA, IBA, educator —
teaching the skills my training left out.

Portuguese-American, trilingual, and over a decade into work I stumbled into by accident. A job posting. An application. And from day one, I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be.

As a BT I worked under BCBAs who were exceptional — and some who weren't. Watching the difference that made — for the BTs, for the families, for the kids — I decided I didn't want to be a bystander. That decision still drives everything I do.

Recent teaching + speaking

  • Building Local Capacity: Training ABA Professionals in Portugal — presenter, ABAI conference, Nov 2025
  • Building Culturally Responsive Relationships with Diverse Families — workshop (IBAO credit), Mar 2026
read my full story →
questions

you might be wondering...

I'm a behavior analyst or behavior therapist — what do you offer me?+

A growing library of practical resources: the free Session Reset Pocket Guide, 1-hour CEUs launching September 2026, and 1:1 supervision for behavior analyst candidates. Everything is built to teach the skills your certification didn't — compassionate, evidence-based, and grounded in real sessions.

When are the CEUs available, and who are they for?+

CEUs launch September 2026. Most are 1-hour, on-demand courses for behavior analysts and behavior therapists, approved for IBAO and QABA. Topics in development include ethics in everyday practice, compassionate supervision, and culturally responsive care. These are approved for IBAO and QABA — they do not currently carry BACB credit. Get early access here.

What makes your approach different?+

I focus on the WHY behind behavior, not just the WHAT. Traditional approaches often prioritize compliance over connection. I prioritize understanding, autonomy, and dignity — and I teach practitioners how to hold clinical rigor and compassion at the same time.

Do you work with people internationally?+

Yes. I work with practitioners and families in the USA, Portugal, Brazil, and across Europe, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I've also presented internationally, including at the ABAI conference on training ABA professionals in Portugal.

Do you still work with parents?+

I do. Parent coaching is offered as a 1:1 service in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, focused on helping families understand the why behind behavior. Most of my work now centers on teaching and supporting ABA professionals, but families are always welcome.

How do I get started?+

Start with the free Session Reset Pocket Guide or take the practitioner style quiz. Then follow me on Instagram for weekly content. When you're ready to work together, email me at stephaniet@stephanielistens.com.

Find what you need as a practitioner.

Take the 2-minute practitioner quiz, or grab a free guide. Your result and your guide, all in one place.

listening always, -S ♡

get in touch

Let's talk.

Whether you're a behavior therapist or analyst ready to grow, an agency looking for training, or a family wanting support — I'd love to hear from you.

  • CEU early access

    Get first pick when courses launch September 2026.

  • BCBA supervision

    Apply for supervision or ask about availability.

  • Speaking + agencies

    Invite me to train your team or speak at your event.

  • Parent coaching

    Tell me a bit about what you're navigating at home.

listening always,
-S ♡

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