About Us
Walden Behavior Solutions, LLC was founded in January 2015 as an effort to meet the growing need in our community for behavior support services. Our clinicians provide applied behavior analytic services to individuals of all ages in several different settings with a variety of behavioral health diagnoses. The goal of our care is to support an increased quality of life for our clients.
Our company name, Walden, comes from Walden Two, a fictional novel written by Burrhus Frederic Skinner (B.F. Skinner) who is largely recognized as the founding father of modern day applied behavior analysis. This science is the basis for all services provided by Walden Behavior Solutions, LLC.
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Contact Us
Main Office:
9900 Shelbyville Rd., Suite 8
Louisville, KY 40223
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Phone: (502) 915-8796
Fax: (502) 805-0765
Office hours differ from appointment times.
Our Mission
Walden's mission is to provide lasting solutions to individuals that are struggling to function in their everyday lives due to a behavioral excess or deficit that is creating a barrier to their success, well-being, and quality of life. By focusing on the values and interests of the individual, Walden will provide a person-centered approach of care using empirically-validated and effective interventions. Walden and its representatives will act with integrity, professionalism and compassion.
Walden will mainstream the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) into the general populace while continuing to increase the standards of quality care for those individuals already eligible for services. Walden will educate the community of the benefits of ABA and the scientific validity of the field.
Our Team
Katie Wilkinson | Executive Director
Katie is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst that is currently operating in the State of Kentucky. She received her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Florida Institute of Technology in 2005, obtained board certification in 2006 and became a Licensed Behavior Analyst in 2013. Katie is passionate about educating the community on the benefits of ABA, mainstreaming the practice of ABA into the general population and advocating for all individuals that could benefit from ABA services.
Stephanie Manecke | Director of Operations
Stephanie began working in the field of behavioral health in 2004 and has gained experience working with individuals who suffer from many different psychiatric conditions and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings including homes, schools, residential facilities, hospitals, day programs, and centers. She has worked in direct care, held positions of supervision, has served as a trainer for staff and caregivers, collaborated with treatment teams, developed behavior support and skill acquisition programs as well as trainings for the community and holds a Masters of science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Spalding University. This vast array of experience is used daily in her role as clinical director in which she oversees all client services and staff trainings.
Amanda parks | intake and administrative Specialist
Amanda is Walden's Intake & Administrative Specialist. She is currently working towards completing her degree in Social Work at Campbellsville University. With five years of experience, she works effectively with health insurance companies to verify benefits, obtain authorization for services, and assists with billing. Prior to working with Walden, Amanda served in the Army National Guard. Her community affiliations include being a member of ABA Advocates to support Walden's ongoing mission.
Allison Baseheart | Compliance Manager
Allison is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst with a Master’s degree from the University of Louisville in Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders & Applied Behavior Analysis. She also graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, minor in Business Administration, and certificate in Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation. Her community affiliations include ABA Advocates and the Kentucky Association for Behavior Analysis. With a specialization in Organizational Behavior Management, Allison applies her knowledge to ensure Walden’s compliance of local, state, and federal requirements related to the services provided, as well as development, review, and the monitoring of internal company processes.
