Our Staff
Dr. Amber Shriver, PhD, BCBA, LBA
President & Co-Clinical Director
Dr. Amber Shriver joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2017. She has over seven years of experience providing behavioral support to children in clinic, home and school settings. Additionally she has served as an adjunct member of the faculty at The Catholic University of America, George Mason University and George Washington University. She received a Master of the Arts in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, a Master of Education in Special Education from George Mason University, and a PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University. She specializes in working with children and families to help children learn executive function strategies and emotional regulation.
Her research interests are in the application of nutrition and healthy lifestyle programs to support children and their families in managing behaviors and moods; as well as behavioral interventions with a focus on executive functions (i.e., cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and working memory) and emotional regulation. She believes in a holistic and comprehensive approach to the treatment of developmental and behavior disorders during childhood with an emphasis on family functioning.
Her research interests are in the application of nutrition and healthy lifestyle programs to support children and their families in managing behaviors and moods; as well as behavioral interventions with a focus on executive functions (i.e., cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and working memory) and emotional regulation. She believes in a holistic and comprehensive approach to the treatment of developmental and behavior disorders during childhood with an emphasis on family functioning.
Nirina Andriani, MA, BCBA, LBA
Co-Clinical Director
Nirina Andriani joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2020. She has over 6 years of experience in the field of ABA. She received her bachelors degree in psychology at American University in Washington D.C., and obtained her Masters in psychology with a concentration in ABA at Capella University. She enjoys working within the pediatric population and loves to implement naturalistic teaching procedures.
Natalie Tucker, MEd, BCBA, LBA
Co-Clinical Director
Natalie Tucker joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2020. She received a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science from Arizona State University in 2008. Following graduation, she moved to Austin, Texas and worked at a school for children
with autism. While there, she was able to utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and realized the success it has on individuals with autism. She then decided to pursue BCBA course work and received a master’s degree in Education: Curriculum
and Instruction from Arizona State University in 2012. She has had the privilege of working with individuals with autism in both the school, home and clinic settings. She is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Virginia and Arizona.
with autism. While there, she was able to utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and realized the success it has on individuals with autism. She then decided to pursue BCBA course work and received a master’s degree in Education: Curriculum
and Instruction from Arizona State University in 2012. She has had the privilege of working with individuals with autism in both the school, home and clinic settings. She is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Virginia and Arizona.
Tony Smith
Executive Director
Tony Smith joined pathways in 2020 as executive director to work with the clinical team on a strategic vision for Pathways. He brings with him 10 years of executive leadership with organizations that provide services for youth in the DMV region. Tony graduated from the University of Maryland in 2014 with his BA in Economics.
Dr. Lucia Stillerova, PhD
Director of Parent Training and Research
Dr. Lucia Stillerova joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2018. She received her PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University and her Master of the Arts in Clinical Psychology from University of St. Cyril and Methodius. She has presented her research at national conferences, and published in international journals. She also serves as a part-time faculty member at George Mason University. Her research focuses on social–emotional teaching and learning in early childhood development.
Sonya Allen, MA
ABA Facilitated Learning Pods Program Director
Sonya Allen joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2019. She has over ten years of experience providing home-based Mental Health Skill Building services. She has a MBA from Strayer University.
Christina Smith
ABA Therapist, RBT
Christina Smith joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2019. She has lived in Prince William County her entire life, and currently lives in Dumfries with her husband and 3 children. Prior to working at Pathways she was a preschool teacher. She looks enjoys watching the children thrive in their natural environment and working together with families to improve everyday routines.
De'Stanye Swittenberg
ABA Therapist
De'Stanye Swittenberg joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2018. She enjoys using her skills to contribute to the benefit and progress of children with Autism and other developmental disorders. She is currently a Masters Student at GMU pursing her Master of Social Work to help promote positive gains for children with developmental disabilities.
