Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the scientific study of learning and behavior. It focuses on understanding how children learn new skills, communicate their needs, and interact with the world around them. Behavior analysis uses evidence-based strategies to teach meaningful skills, support independence, and improve participation in everyday life.

At Thrive Family Collaborative, we take a compassionate, relationship-centered, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to behavior analysis. We believe that behavior is a form of communication and that meaningful support begins with understanding the whole child—their development, relationships, environment, strengths, and individual needs.

Rather than focusing solely on reducing challenging behaviors, we prioritize helping children build functional communication, emotional regulation, independence, social participation, and other meaningful life skills. We follow each child's interests and motivation whenever possible, partner closely with caregivers, and develop individualized recommendations that fit naturally into everyday family routines.

Above all, we believe every child deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, autonomy, and compassion.

Thrive Family Collaborative primarily serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children from birth through 5 years of age. These early years provide a unique opportunity to support development, strengthen caregiver-child relationships, and build skills that have a lasting impact.

While our primary focus is early childhood, we understand that every child and family has unique needs. If your child is older than 5, we encourage you to contact us. We'll be happy to discuss your concerns and determine whether our services are an appropriate fit for your family. 

Our clinical experience extends across a broad range of ages and developmental needs.

Thrive Family Collaborative proudly serves families throughout California through secure virtual consultation, making our services accessible regardless of your location.

For families in Humboldt County, consultation packages may include regular in-person services, such as home visits, caregiver coaching, developmental observations, and community or school-based consultations.

For families who are located outisde  of Humboldt County, hybrid consultation options may be available. Depending on your family's needs and consultation package, these services can include monthly in-person consultation days, developmental observations, caregiver coaching, or consultation intensives combined with ongoing virtual support.

We encourage you to contact us. Many families can be fully supported through virtual consultation, and we're happy to discuss the service model that best fits your child's needs and your family's goals.

Services are designed to be flexible and individualized to meet the unique needs of your child and family. Depending on your consultation package and goals, services may take place:

Virtually through secure telehealth

In your home, where everyday routines and family interactions naturally occur

At your child's school or childcare program, when collaboration and observation are appropriate

In community settings, such as parks, libraries, or other environments that support your child's goals

Because children learn best within their everyday relationships and routines, we strive to provide support in the environments where your child lives, learns, and plays whenever possible.

Whether services are provided virtually, in person, or through a hybrid model, every consultation is individualized to your child's strengths, developmental needs, and your family's priorities.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to consultation. Every child, family, and situation is unique, so services are individualized based on your goals, your child's needs, and the level of support that feels right for your family.

Some families benefit from a one-time consultation with individualized assessment and recommendations, while others choose ongoing caregiver coaching, developmental consultation, or periodic observations over several weeks or months. As your child's needs change, services can be adjusted to provide the right level of support.

Our goal is not to create long-term dependence on services, but to partner with families in building the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies needed to support their child's development long after our work together has ended. We strive to equip caregivers with sustainable tools that can be naturally incorporated into everyday life, helping children and families continue to grow and thrive with confidence.

Thrive Family Collaborative currently accepts private pay and is proud to serve families receiving services through Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC), when authorized.

We are also in the process of becoming an approved provider with Partnership HealthPlan of California. As this process is completed, funding options and accepted plans will be updated on our website.

If you have questions about funding or would like to discuss your family's specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to help you understand your options and determine the best path forward.

Private pay services are offered through individualized consultation packages designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family. Depending on your goals, services may include asssessment, caregiver coaching, developmental consultation, observations, collaboration with other providers, written recommendations, and ongoing support.

Current pricing is includes all of the above listed services. 

• Rates are $225 per hour. 
• Sliding scale rates available.

At Thrive Family Collaborative, we recognize that no single approach can fully capture the complexity of a child's development. Every child is unique, and meaningful support requires understanding not only behavior, but also development, relationships, communication, environment, and the strengths each child and family brings.

Our consultation model integrates multiple evidence-based frameworks to provide individualized, relationship-centered support. Rather than relying on one philosophy or intervention model, we thoughtfully combine the best available research with clinical expertise and your family's values and goals.

Our work is informed by:

• Developmental Science and Developmental Systems Theory, recognizing that children's development is influenced by their relationships, environment, biology, and everyday experiences.
• Early Relational Health, emphasizing that nurturing, responsive relationships are the foundation for healthy development, learning, and lifelong well-being.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), using evidence-based behavioral principles to build meaningful skills, promote independence, and support participation in everyday life.
• Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), when appropriate, integrating developmental and behavioral strategies into play, routines, and naturally occurring interactions.
• Positive Behavior Support, focusing on understanding the purpose of behavior while creating supportive environments that promote success and meaningful participation.
• Family-Centered Practice, recognizing caregivers as essential partners whose knowledge, values, culture, and priorities guide every recommendation.
• Trauma-Informed Principles, recognizing that children's experiences influence development and emphasizing emotional safety, trust, collaboration, and supportive relationships.
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice, honoring each child's unique strengths, communication, learning style, and autonomy while supporting meaningful participation and quality of life.

Rather than asking families to fit into a predetermined program, we tailor our recommendations to fit your child, your family, and your everyday life. Our goal is to help caregivers feel informed, confident, and supported while providing practical strategies that foster connection, development, and meaningful progress long after our work together has ended.