Quality Care is at Our Core
We provide individualized ABA that helps children build meaningful skills, greater independence, and fuller participation with the people, places, and activities that matter most.
Our Approach
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based science of learning and behavior. At ATLBA, we use ABA to help children build meaningful skills, increase independence, and improve quality of life. Every treatment plan is individualized, guided by the best available evidence, ongoing assessment, and the goals and values of each child and family.
We believe the most meaningful progress happens when families and clinicians work together. By setting collaborative goals and continually monitoring progress, we ensure therapy remains responsive to your child's growth and changing needs.
Our expertise in ABA includes:
Building communication skills so your child can express their wants, needs, and ideas.
Supporting social development to foster meaningful relationships and participation with others.
Developing daily living skills that promote greater independence at home, school, and in the community.
Addressing behaviors that interfere with learning, safety, or quality of life while teaching effective skills that support long-term success.
Our Story
Allgood & Tehrani LBA was founded by Alicia Allgood and Kimia Tehrani with a shared belief that every child deserves individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based care. What began in 2013 as a small social skills program quickly grew through referrals from families and trusted professionals who valued our collaborative approach and commitment to meaningful outcomes.
As the practice expanded, so did the services we offered. Today, we provide individualized ABA services for children and families across New York City, while remaining grounded in the values that shaped us from the very beginning: listening first, building trusting relationships, and tailoring care to the unique strengths, goals, and needs of every child.
We continue to grow primarily through the trust of the families we serve and the referrals of fellow professionals—a reflection of the relationships that remain at the heart of our practice.
Our Providers
Exceptional Care Begins with Exceptional Clinicians
Our team is made up of compassionate, highly trained behavior analysts and behavior technicians who are committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care. We believe that when clinicians feel supported, families receive the highest quality services.
To help our providers do their best work, we invest in ongoing supervision, collaboration, and professional development. Through regular clinical mentorship, continuing education, and team consultation, we foster a culture of learning that benefits every child and family we serve.
Our team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and behavior technicians. Every member of our clinical team receives ongoing support and supervision to ensure services remain compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based.
Meet Our Directors
Kimia Tehrani
MA, BCBA, LBA
Co-Founder & Director
Kimia works in home, community, and school settings, to promote independence, teach communication, and develop social skills. As she continues to grow as a behavior analyst, she finds joy in watching learners reach their full potential. Kimia is so proud of the Allgood & Tehrani dream team who work passionately and effortlessly with learners every day.
Alicia Allgood
MSED, MSW, BCBA, LBA, ACSW
Co-Founder & Director
Alicia believes exceptional care begins with listening, collaboration, and a commitment to continual growth. She believes the best clinical decisions are guided by scientific evidence, thoughtful clinical judgment, and the unique strengths, goals, and values of each child and family. Committed to lifelong learning, Alicia continually refines her practice to provide compassionate, individualized care. She considers it a privilege to partner with families as they work toward meaningful goals together.
Allesandra Ancona
MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director - NYC
Allesandra has worked in home, school, residential and research settings with an emphasis in early intervention (EIBI) and early childhood. She has extensive experience in teaching functional communication, joint attention, and play skills. She is skilled in the areas of family and parent training, staff training and supervision of BCBA candidates. Alessandra loves educating others about the field of behavior analysis.