Meet Our Staff

Sam was born and raised in Florida and moved to Las Vegas in 2014. She received a Bachelor's of Arts degree from FIU in 2004; a Master's of Science degree from UCF in 2006; and a Master's of Arts degree from UWF in 2016. Sam has worked in the field of applied behavior analysis and with individuals diagnosed with Autism since 2011. Sam completed courses at FIT and became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in 2014. In 2016, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Nevada. Since then she has also obtained state licensure in Arizona and Washington. Sam is committed to cultivating an organization of ethical practitioners and effective service delivery. She has a deep love for the field of ABA and the families that she serves. 

 Cassandra is originally from California and moved to Las Vegas in 2016. She received her Associates in Social and Behavioral Sciences in 2015 from West Hills College. Her career started in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field as a receptionist and has continued to grow within the administrative side of ABA. She is usually working behind the scenes to ensure staff are able to provide remarkable services to our clients and their families. In June 2023 she obtained her RBT certification and started providing ABA services to clients at LLT. During her free time, Cassandra likes to spend time with family and friends, DIY crafts, and going to the beach. 

Sophia moved to the Las Vegas area at the beginning of 2018. Prior to that she lived in

Oregon, Michigan, and California. She currently has her BCaBA but is planning on going back to school for her master’s in quantitative psychology and work towards becoming a BCBA. She has two King Charles Spaniels that are not spoiled but “well taken care of”. She spends all of her free time with them, her husband, and her little sister going on adventures and reading books.

Giovanna (Gina) is originally from San Diego, California. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2013 from San Diego State University. During her undergraduate years, she always gravitated towards child development-focused coursework, but didn’t start working with children until 2015 when she got a job as a behavior technician in San Diego. After moving to Las Vegas with her fiancé in 2017, Gina began working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). In 2020, she obtained her Masters of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Gina is passionate about teaching communication skills through play and helping children learn independent self-care skills. Although she loves working with kids, she is also passionate about using ABA principles to improve employee satisfaction in the workplace. In her free time, Gina enjoys buying new houseplants and playing with her two dogs Luna and Mango. 

Sammie was born and raised in Kansas and moved to Las Vegas shortly after becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2022. She began working in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in 2015 as a behavior technician. She obtained a Bachelor of General Studies in Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas in 2019 and a Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2022. Sammie has worked with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a variety of settings, including early intervention clinics, caregiver-training clinics, public school districts, and an intensive outpatient clinic focused on the treatment of severe, maladaptive behavior. Sammie is passionate about promoting learning through playful, naturalistic interactions. She strives to promote a joyful environment for children, families, and employees to grow and learn together. In her free time, Sammie is likely to be found training, playing, cuddling, or exploring dog-friendly spaces with her rescued corgi/best friend, Gus. Sammie also loves plants, reading, game nights, and traveling. 

Macy was born in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona and was raised there alongside her four siblings. She joined the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2019 as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) after spending the previous five years working with children. In 2020, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Cognitive Neuroscience from Temple University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shortly after, Macy moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and began working at Little Lemons Therapy. She graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) with a Master of Arts in ABA Practice in 2022 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in 2023. Macy has worked with children on the autism spectrum of all ages and has experience in a variety of treatment settings. She strives to provide compassionate ABA services to her clients, while promoting independence and self-advocacy, and having fun along the way. Outside of the clinic, Macy can be found trying restaurants around town, watching the Philadelphia Eagles or working on a craft. 

 Kristin Mellinger is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Nevada. She started in the field of Special Education and Autism in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience working with infants through adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Kristin has worked in a variety of settings including schools, early intervention, in-home, and in-clinic.  She completed her Bachelor of Science from California State University-Fullerton in Child Development in 2007, received her Masters of Science from National University in Special Education in 2011 and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2012. She loves llamas, going to concerts, traveling with her family (and sometimes without them), and feels strongly that pineapple is indeed a pizza topping.  

 Kris is a California native who moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2017.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders from CSUF in 2008, and began working in the field of ABA in 2005 as a Behavior Therapist in Southern California. She has obtained experience in a rich variety of settings with children and adults ages 2 to 22.  When she first moved to Las Vegas she took a position with a non profit agency that served the community of Las Vegas, and she quickly grew a passion for serving the families of the city.  Kris came to Little Lemons full time in October of 2023, and will be pursuing her BCBA.  Kris is extremely passionate about providing services for families who have children or adults on the spectrum; she also enjoys baking, collecting house plants, traveling, and spending time with her boyfriend and dog.  

  Damian was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and later moved to Flagstaff, Arizona where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Social Work from Northern Arizona University in 2019. After working in social services, Damian moved back to Las Vegas and continued working with children, joining the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2022 as a Registered Behavior Technician. Damian joined Little Lemons Therapy in February of 2024 and has since worked in a variety of settings including clinic, in-home, and schools. Damian is pursuing his BCBA and strives to encourage client individuality and independence while providing compassionate and quality ABA services. During his free time, Damian enjoys traveling with his girlfriend, going to the gym, and spending time with his cats. 

Taylor was bon and raised in central Florida, moving to Las Vegas in 2014. He graduated from Southwest Career and Technical Academy in 2023 with a certificate in Engineering. He currently attends Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Taylor has a strong background in computers and technology, but also has the love to "do it all". He has a special connection and love for our kiddos which sparked his desire to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2024. Outside of school and work, Taylor enjoys going on hikes and staying active in the gym. He has a deep love for his #1 fan (his mom) and all of his younger siblings.