Welcome!
At Joyful Minds, we support neurodivergent children, teens, and families through compassionate ABA therapy, executive functioning support, and parent-centered care designed to foster communication, emotional regulation, confidence, and meaningful independence.
We understand that autism, ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and emotional dysregulation impact every child differently. Children and families can sometimes feel stuck in patterns of overwhelm, frustration, rigidity, or disconnection. Our goal is to help children build the skills, flexibility, and confidence needed to move forward with greater independence, connection, and success in everyday life.
Our approach is relationship-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices that honor each child’s unique needs, interests, and ways of engaging with the world. We believe meaningful growth happens through connection, collaboration, emotional safety, and individualized support—not through one-size-fits-all care.
Our Approach
We believe children thrive when they feel understood, supported, empowered, and connected. We focus on building meaningful relationships first, creating a foundation for authentic learning, emotional regulation, and long-term growth.
Rather than focusing solely on behavior reduction, we prioritize practical, meaningful skills that improve daily life for both children and families. Our services are individualized to support each child’s strengths, developmental needs, and personal goals while helping families feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout the process.
Areas of support may include:
communication and language development
emotional regulation and coping skills
executive functioning
flexibility and problem solving
adaptive daily living skills
social connection and confidence
independence and self-advocacy
We value collaboration with caregivers, educators, and other professionals to create supportive environments where children can succeed across home, school, and community settings.
Meet the founder
Angela Martin, MEd, BCBA, LBA
Angela Martin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) with expertise in applied behavior analysis, executive functioning support, and neurodevelopmental intervention for children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, and related developmental differences.
She is the founder of Joyful Minds, a practice providing compassionate, relationship-centered ABA therapy, executive functioning support, and parent collaboration services designed to improve communication, emotional regulation, adaptive functioning, and independence across home, school, and community settings.
Angela brings experience as a K–12 educator, advanced clinical training in applied behavior analysis, and leadership experience in training and developing professionals in the field. This multidisciplinary background informs her comprehensive, systems-based approach to supporting children and collaborating with families and educational teams.
Her focus includes emotional regulation, executive functioning skill development, social communication, adaptive behavior, and caregiver collaboration. She is particularly interested in supporting neurodivergent learners through individualized, function-based interventions that promote meaningful participation and long-term success in natural environments.
Angela is committed to collaborative care and regularly partners with educators, school teams, and allied professionals to ensure consistency of support and generalization of skills across settings. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based practice delivered through a relationship-centered lens that prioritizes dignity, engagement, and individualized care.