Vanessa Alger
I received my BA and first master's from Rutgers University. I originally went to school for Education Policy, but a summer nannying job changed the direction of my life forever. I fell in love with working directly with children and changed my focus to ABA.
I earned my Masters in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University in 2017. From there I spent years working my way up in the field.
I have expertise in early intervention but have worked with ages anywhere from 18 months old to 25. I also have experience running a social skills group with children ranging in age from 4-15.
I pride myself on being approachable to truly listening to the families I work with. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to ABA and will work with you to find what will work best for your child to succeed.
Other Team Members
Trained on the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, Dr. Capuano has been providing expert diagnostic evaluations since 2009.
Eden Bauer is a professional BCBA and continues to evolve and contribute to helping kids with autism.
Elizabeth Bamrick is a dedicated BCBA currently serving at the John Galt clinic in Omaha, Nebraska.
Heidi Dostal-Wellman is a dedicated BCBA/LMHP with a wealth of experience spanning back to 2016.
Ali is passionate about staff training, collaborating with parents and schools, and much more.
Cory is passionate about supporting therapists, clients, and parents in any way he can
Amber Johnson, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan with her B.S. in Psychology in 2016.
Natalie Doughman's dedication, expertise, and passion drive her to make a meaningful impact.
Magali is passionate about training aspiring BCBAs to provide the best quality of care.
Joe Wechsler is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Golden Steps ABA.
Mark Wolmark, CEO of Golden Steps ABA, is a visionary leader in the field of ABA therapy.
Niang graduated with a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Keshia graduated from Tennessee Technological University with her Bachelor's in special education.
Mary Louise received her B.A. from the University of Mississippi with a major in Psychology.
During her time with Golden Steps, Kimberly has been awarded “RBT of the Month” on several occasions.
Brittany works with BCBAs to help Golden Steps ABA continue its high ethical and clinical standards.
Kellie is an experienced BCBA who works with our BCBAs to ensure that our quality is up to perfect standard.
Jeron Trotman is a BCBA who works with clients of all ages to help them thrive on the spectrum.
Nele is currently in the role of Clinical Director for Massachusetts at Golden Steps.
Caitlin currently works as an RBT and has plans to go back to school for her masters degree.
