Our Staff
Amber Shriver, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director
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 serves as an adjunct member of the faculty at The Catholic University of America, George Mason University and George Washington University. She received a Masters of the Arts in Applied Developmental Psychology and a Masters of Eduction in Special Education from George Mason University.
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, emotional regulation and working memory). She believes in a holistic and comprehensive approach to the treatment of developmental and behavior disorders during childhood.
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, emotional regulation and working memory). She believes in a holistic and comprehensive approach to the treatment of developmental and behavior disorders during childhood.
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 faulty member at George Mason University. Her research focuses on social–emotional teaching and learning in early childhood development.
Sonya Allen, MA
Applied Behavior Analysis 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.
Rachel Kinlaw, MEd
Chief Practicum Student, RBT
Rachel Kinlaw joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2019. She has three years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing home based ABA. She has a MEd in Education from Virginia Tech. She is currently enrolled in the ABA certificate program at George Mason University, and is completing her BCBA Practicum hours at Pathways Behavioral Health.
Kari Elliot, MA
Practicum Student, RBT
Kari Elliott joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2018 She has five years of experience as a Register Behavior Technician (RBT) providing home based, clinic based and community based ABA. She received a MA in ABA with an emphasis in Autism from Ball State University. She is currently completing her BCBA practicum hours at Pathways Behavioral Health.
Gerra Hull
Chief RBT
Gerra Hull joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2019. She has three years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing home-based ABA. She has her Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies: American Sign Language and Psychology from Liberty University.
Soo Hyun Lim, MEd
ABA Therapist and Tutor
Soo Hyun Lim joined Pathways Behavioral Health in 2017. She has worked with many children on the autism spectrum for the past 6 years. Her passion for working with children with disabilities developed when she was a student assistant for a special needs classroom at a high school, where she gained experience working with students with physical, behavioral, and learning disabilities. She also volunteered with Adapted Aquatics, a program that gave her the opportunity to teach children with disabilities learn how to swim. Soo has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at James Madison University and her Masters Degree in Education from James Madision University. She is committed to create meaningful relationships to help children reach their goals.
Christina Smith
ABA Therapist
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.
