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Central Texas Behavioral Solutions

Applied Behavior Analysis/Intervention services and Counseling in 4 locations: Killeen, Temple, Waco, and Lampasas.

07/22/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!!🌟

Introducing,🥁 Kristen Hackney!

Kristen is from Temple, Texas. She has a four-year-old son and two cats. Kristen has both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor!

Kristen is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with CTBS. CTBS She began her journey with the company in 2017 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), after she met Kristin Tindell through a family that she worked for. She later became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), and ultimately achieved BCBA status in 2022! Her passion for helping neurodivergent individuals has been evident throughout her life; She has volunteered with the Special Olympics and even initiated the Best Buddies program at UMHB!

When she’s not at CTBS she enjoys reading, singing, spending quality time with family, and playing soccer. A fun fact about Kristen is that met her husband in high school, and they have been happily married since 2018! Kristen is known for her bubbly personality, she is “passionate about teaching assent-based therapy and empowering children to find their voices.” She said, “I think it is so rare to love your job but I am blessed to truly love coming to work every day!”

Thank You Kristen!!

07/18/2025

In light of the recent devastation and flooding across Texas, CTBS and CTTA extend our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts are with the families of those who are still missing.

As professionals working closely with neurodivergent individuals, we recognize that natural disasters and distressing news can be especially difficult to process. We wanted to share a few helpful tips on how to talk with children - and particularly those with autism - about traumatic events or unsettling media coverage.

07/15/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!!🌟

Introducing,🥁Maryann Huckabee!!

Maryann has lived in Texas for most of her life and her husband was born and raised in the Belton area, so she claims Texas as her home state! Maryann has three kids of her own and several “bonus kids,” who are all unique and Maryann loves all of them! When Maryann started working with CEO Kristi in 2012, she started her undergrad in ABA and after received her Master’s in ABA. She earned both degrees while working full time through Purdue Global. Maryann began doing ABA because her friends (Kristi Tindell, and Angela Rogers) introduced her to the field during her time as a Pre-K director. Before joining CTBS she worked in the Daycare field as an interim director. At the time Maryann joined the CTBS team as an RBT there were only 4 employees and CTBS was in a completely different building. Now Maryann has worked her way up from RBT, to BCaBA, to BCBA and is now the Assistant Manager of the Killeen Main Clinic! When Maryann isn’t at CTBS she enjoys reading and coaching the Centex Champs! but family is most important to her, so her favorite thing is spending time with her Kids, bonus kids, grandbabies and bonus grandbabies! A fun fact about Maryann is she is a professional hugger, and the life of any party!

Thank You Maryann!

07/12/2025

🌟 CTBS Lampasas had a wonderful time participating in this morning’s Annual Spring Ho Parade Festival! 🌟
We are thrilled to share that our float placed 3rd for best theme — a heartfelt tribute to this year’s theme: Country Roads, Lead Me Home.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring our vision to life and supported us along the way. ❤️

07/08/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!🌟

Introducing,🥁 Kesia Bellamy!

Kesia was born In Pennsylvania but moved every few years when she was younger due to the military, until her father retired in Texas, which is where she has stayed since. Kesia has two Daughters ages 16 & 2. Kesia is an assistant in the CTBS billing department and has the responsibility of communicating with the Insurance companies regarding claims and discrepancies. When Kesia is not at CTBS she is usually running around with her very energetic 2-year-old, watching “tacky,” reality TV, or playing video games with her partner and oldest daughter. A fun fact about Kesia is that she’s a big Disney fan, but an especially big Stitch fan! From her clothes to her shoes and even her car keys she always has something with stitch everywhere she goes!

Thank You, Kesia!

07/03/2025

We will be closed tomorrow for Independence Day. Wishing all of our CTBS families a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

07/03/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!🌟

Introducing,🥁 Angelica Villafuerte!

Angelica was born and raised in the Philippines and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology while living there. In 2011 she moved to Texas to get her master’s in education at UMHB. Angelica Fell in love and ended up staying in Texas, and in 2017 she received her Doctorate in Education from UMHB! Angelica and her husband have 2 sh*tzu-terrier mixes named Kirby and Ryu, who also work at CTBS as therapy dogs!

Angelica started at CTBS as a BT in 2014, Became an RBT, then a BCBA, and is now the clinical manager of CTBS Temple! She first met Kristi while working as a Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher and one of CTBS’s clients was her student. Angelica said “I’ve always been drawn to helping others – especially neurodivergent minds. I love my job and helping my clients discover their voice, expand their interests, and celebrate them for exactly who they are. It’s an incredible feeling to watch their confidence grow and know that we’re building skills that truly matter, not just in therapy, but in life.”

When Angelica isn’t at CTBS She enjoys Playing video games with her husband, spending time with her dogs, calligraphy, arts and crafts, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
Some fun facts about Angelica are that she taught her dog Kirby how to request treats and to go outside using recordable talking buttons, And that she’s genuinely excited over a good spreadsheet or flow chart. “I love turning chaos into systems!”

Thank You Angelica!

06/24/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!🌟

Introducing, 🥁Jessie Alexander

Jessie grew up in the countryside between Reading, Michigan, and Fremont, Indiana. On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, her best friend called with a life-changing opportunity—an equine-assisted therapy position working with Kristi Tindell. Just two days later, she packed up, moved to Texas with her dog Diesel, and attended her first team meeting at Kristi’s home that Sunday.
That moment marked the beginning of Jessie’s passion for working with horses and children. In 2015, that passion led her to become a Registered Behavior Technician, and Diesel soon became a certified therapy dog!
Since then, Jessie has poured her heart into providing thoughtful, compassionate ABA therapy—helping children thrive and supporting their families along the journey.
Not long after, she met Gino Young and became a proud mom to “two beautiful, spirited, and delightfully goofy kids.” Along the way, she rescued a dog and named her Dixie.
Together, they spend most of their time outdoors—attending cookouts, enjoying nature, and making memories with friends and family. When she’s not at CTBS Jessie loves horseback riding, camping, swimming, floating/ kayaking the river, dancing, and squeezing in time to read books whenever she can. Jessie said “I am grateful for every second of every day that I get to spend time with the people I love. Life is so very precious!”
One of her favorite quotes is “What’s life without pulling down your pants and sliding on the ice a little bit?” While it might sound like an invitation for reckless behavior, it’s also a reminder in life to let go, be a little silly, and try to find joy and amusement even in challenging or difficult circumstances.

Thank You, Jessie!

06/17/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!🌟

Introducing, 🥁Jerri Whitener!
Jerri is an RBT for CTBS, Waco. Jerri grew up in Waco but has lived in other cities and states like Louisiana and Washington and now lives in a small town near Waco. Jerri has 3 children (2 boys, 1 girl) and 5 grandchildren with two more on the way this year! Jerri and her husband Chris who is a mechanic and welder have four dogs one of which, (Wally) is a certified therapy dog and enjoys working with kids four days out of the week.
Jerri began her journey with ABA in 2004 after a friend, whose son was diagnosed with Autism learned about the benefits of ABA and encouraged her to learn more. She helped her friend’s son until 8 years when he started school, which began her passion for ABA. A year or so later in 2017 after working in a public school, Jerri was invited to join CTBS and has been working with us ever since.
Although She is an RBT currently, after encouragement from CEO Kristin, in 2019 She decided to go to Purdue Global to get her degree in ABA! After working in the field since 2004, in 2022 she received her Bachelor of science in psychology in ABA and in 2024 she received her Master of Science in ABA! Jerri is now studying for her BCBA exam to further her journey helping Neurodiverse populations.
Outside of CTBS Jerri enjoys spending time with her family, taking care of her dogs and grandchildren, watching her husband drag race in his 1940’s roadster, gardening, sewing (mostly baby blankets now), traveling, writing, cooking, watching sports, and “enjoying life.” Jerri also loves researching, (genealogy, true crime, science, etc.) she knows ASL and is currently studying French! A fun fact about Jerri is that her great grandmother had 19 children, so her family reunions are quite large. Jerri is passionate about her family, life, her job and takes joy in learning new things every day. We are excited for Jerri to earn her BCBA certification and commend her hard work to earn her degree!

Thank You Jerri!!

06/10/2025

🌟Employee Spotlight!!🌟

Introducing,🥁 Stacie Guice

Stacie is the Office and Billing manager for CTBS. Stacie was born in Temple, TX but lived in Carthage since she was 18 months old, which is a small town in east Texas, she also lived in Germany for a time when her and her first Husband received their first duty assignment there. Stacie has 6 Children ranging in age from 13 to 32, 5 grandchildren ages 1-7, and 4 dogs (2 pit bulls, 1 chihuahua and a mix.) Stacie has had a passion for helping neurodivergent children since the second grade, which compelled her to accept the offer to join the CTBS team, Stacie has been with CTBS since its conception in 2016, since then her role at CTBS has evolved and she now wears many hats, including employee credentialing, welcoming new clients, and helping families to apply for important grants.
When she’s not at CTBS and CTBS is not at home with her, she loves spending time with her grandbabies, walking, reading, swimming, going to movies with her family, and collecting all things Disney! A fun fact about Stacie is she played the clarinet and marched at Texas stadium in high school, now her son also plays the clarinet and marched at AT&T stadium!

Thank You, Stacie!!!

Address

1020 Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX
76541

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12545541466

Website

https://ctbs.co/

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