At Behavior Buffet LLC, we talk a lot about our mission, our vision, and our core values. You’ll see them mentioned on our website and in our materials. But honestly, these statements would be meaningless if they only existed on these pages.
We embody these things in the day-to-day moments of our work. They live in the quiet patience of a direct session, the breakthrough of a new skill, and the unwavering belief in everyone’s individual potential. Today, I want to pull back the curtain and share not just what we believe, but how these beliefs breathe life into everything we do, for every client, family, and member of our team.
Our True North: Mission & Vision
Our Mission is our daily charge: To empower individuals with disabilities and trauma histories to live meaningful, values-driven lives through compassionate, creative, and evidence-based behavior analytic services.
Our Vision is the star we steer by: To create a world where every individual, regardless of their challenges or history, is supported in a way that honors their unique journey, celebrates their strengths, and believes without reservation in their potential for growth and fulfillment.
These aren’t aspirational platitudes. They are the filters through which we make every clinical decision. They demand a specific way of being, which is captured in our four core values.
These aren’t aspirational platitudes. They are the filters through which we make every clinical decision. They demand a specific way of being, which is captured in our four core values.
Our Core Values: The “How” Behind the “What”
These values are the engine of our mission. They guide me as a BCBA-D, they shape our clinical supervision, and they define the therapeutic environment we co-create with each client and family.
1. Compassion as Our Compass
We approach every interaction with empathy, kindness, and a deep respect for the person in front of us.
- What This Looks Like: This means we lead with curiosity, not judgment. We see behavior as communication and every person as the expert on their own experience. In practice, this creates a space where clients and families feel truly heard and validated, building the trust that is the non-negotiable foundation for all growth.
2. Empowerment Through Evidence
We believe in the power of the science of behavior analysis to create meaningful, lasting change. We use evidence-based practices not as a rigid script, but as a creative toolkit to build skills and independence.
- What This Looks Like: This is where the art meets the science. We are committed to the highest standards of our field, but we apply them with flexibility and innovation. Our focus is on building skills that increase independence, self-advocacy, and joy, empowering clients to steer their own lives according to their values.
3. Individuality Celebrated
We reject a one-size-fits-all approach. We provide a “buffet” of behavioral services and tailor our services to create a personalized plan that fits the unique strengths, needs, and goals of each client.
- What This Looks Like: The “Behavior Buffet” isn’t just a name; it’s a promise. We tailor everything, from assessment methods to intervention strategies, to fit the specific strengths, needs, motivations, and goals of the person we are serving.
4. Trauma-Assumed and Evidence-Based
Rooted in nearly two decades of experience, we recognize the profound impact of trauma and neurological differences. We create physically and emotionally safe environments where clients feel in control and respected while yielding behavior analysis to grow skills.
- What This Looks Like: This value is our commitment to depth and safety. It means we always consider the whole person, including their history. We prioritize emotional co-regulation, predictable routines, and client autonomy. We prove that rigorous, evidence-based care can and must be deeply humane, fostering an environment where healing and learning go hand-in-hand.
The Heart of It All: A Unified Approach
Whether a client receives direct one-on-one support, parent coaching, or consultative services, these four values are the constants. They ensure that every interaction, at every level of service, is infused with the same respect, creativity, and unwavering belief in potential.
This is the heartbeat of Behavior Buffet LLC. We are more than a service provider; we are a community built on a shared commitment to doing this work with heart, integrity, and excellence. Our mission, vision, and values are the promises we make, and keep, every single day.
Interested in learning more about how this approach can support you and/or your family’s journey?