About Us
Our Story
Our story began with a boy, who was the kid in the classroom to offer academic help to his peers who were struggling with homework and comprehension. As he grew older, he began tutoring children with learning disabilities and behavior challenges which eventually drew him to get a license as a special education teacher in the state of New York.
At that time, he was exposed to many developmental, behavioral, and academic deficits, and made it his mission to help as many challenged children as he could.
He trained and got his BCBA and LBA, acquiring tools that would help him in the special education classroom, working with families of children with special needs, and providing help and guidance.
After a while, he opened his very own private practice and imparted all his clinical learning to a dedicated group of people who became his expert, devoted staff. That is how Momentum was born.
Our Mission
Our Values
Momentum wasn’t founded by profit-minded Wall Street investors but by a special ed teacher and a licenced behaviour analyst, with clinical expertise and an interest only in helping children with special needs, and their families. At Momentum, we put each child’s health first, as well as making the parents feel supported and understood as a priority.
Momentum is committed to providing services and conducting our business with the highest levels of integrity. To that end, we have developed a compliance program aimed at detecting and preventing fraud, waste and abuse of the Medicaid program. If you suspect that an employee or affiliate of Momentum Behavior Care has engaged in activity that constitutes fraud, waste or abuse, please contact our Compliance and Ethics department at: compliance@mbclba.com or telephone (845) 200-3221.
Meet the Team
Haley Ekroth
Chief Operating Officer
Haley Ekroth has a background in psychology and 10 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), with expertise in both clinical practice and operational leadership. Starting her journey as a Behavior Technician, Haley has developed a deep understanding of the field and a passion for supporting families. She is committed to ensuring the company provides exceptional, ethical care to every family it serves.
Kiersten Wood
Clinical Coordinator
Kiersten Wood has dedicated her career to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, starting as a paraprofessional and earning a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus on Autism Studies. She has created social skills programs, managed adult residential services, and supported families in meaningful ways. As Clinical Coordinator at Momentum Behavior Care, Kiersten is committed to fostering a supportive, thriving culture for the team and the individuals they serve.
Kayla Richey
Lead Behavior Analyst
Kayla Richey brings over 8 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), with expertise spanning telehealth, in-home, and clinical settings. Starting her career as a Behavior Technician and advancing to a BCBA, Kayla specializes in designing individualized treatment plans and conducting comprehensive assessments to help clients achieve meaningful progress. Licensed in New York and Texas, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that makes a lasting impact.
