Our team of therapists don’t just work for you, we work with you

Together, our team combines unique and valuable perspectives to bring you and your family the best plan for moving forward towards progress.

Meet the Owners

Ali Wilbert
MS, BCBA, LBA, LMLP

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

As the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Born to Blossom Behavioral Therapy, a practice dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southeast Kansas, she is committed to building connections within the community through compassionate, person-centered care. With twelve years of experience across diverse settings, she has supported children with autism in early intervention programs, collaborated with professionals in special day schools to reduce severe behaviors, and provided Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), staff training, and risk management services to agencies serving adults with intellectual disabilities.

Her work in intermediate care facilities has allowed her to assist children and adults with challenging behaviors, helping them build the skills needed to transition back to their homes and schools. Born to Blossom was founded with a mission to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral therapy and diagnostic services to rural communities where resources are often limited. Having served the Southeast Kansas area for over a decade, she is deeply invested in training new professionals and expanding essential services for the community, ensuring everyone has access to the support they deserve.

Chelsey Wilbert
MS, BCBA, LBA

Chief Financial Officer and Founder

Chelsey is the Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder of Born to Blossom Behavioral Therapy. Her journey in this field began in grad school, where she gained invaluable experience through her practicum in an intermediate care facility. As she advanced in her studies, Chelsey expanded her expertise across home, community, and school-based settings, driven by a commitment to providing high-quality care to underserved populations.

Motivated by the pressing need for accessible services in Southeast Kansas, where individuals previously faced long travel times for specialized care, Chelsey co-founded Born to Blossom. With six years of experience, she has developed a unique specialization in combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with behavior analysis, equipping clients to face life’s challenges and make meaningful progress toward their personal goals. Chelsey’s expertise also includes practical functional analysis and skill-based treatment, employing evidence-based practices to safely and effectively address severe behaviors. Her work is dedicated to identifying the underlying causes of behaviors and replacing them with functional skills that fulfill the same needs. Additionally, she is passionate about functional communication training, empowering individuals to communicate their needs vocally or through alternative communication methods.

Chelsey’s vision for Born to Blossom is to set the standard for quality therapy services and guide clients toward fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Meet the Team

Becky Smith
MS, LPC

Autism Specialist
Student Analyst

Becky Smith is an Autism Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor at Born to Blossom, committed to helping individuals with autism and their families thrive in the Coffeyville area. With a strong background in clinical mental health counseling, Becky offers comprehensive assessments through our autism assessment clinic, guiding families with personalized resources to help them feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Beyond assessments, Becky focuses on fostering emotional regulation skills, helping clients understand and manage their emotions, and building confidence in navigating social interactions. Her therapeutic approach also emphasizes impulse control and autonomy, allowing children and teens to develop skills that enrich their daily lives. Dedicated to the entire family unit, she also offers parent coaching, helping parents connect with and understand their children, and fostering stronger, more compassionate relationships.

Becky earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 and is continuing to grow her expertise, beginning coursework to pursue advanced certification in applied behavior analysis in January 2025. She envisions future initiatives at Born to Blossom to include expanding group therapy offerings and developing new community engagement initiatives to provide opportunities for families to connect and learn from one another. Becky's compassionate, empowering approach is a trusted support for families in Coffeyville, and she looks forward to helping more individuals reach their full potential.

Elizabeth Parker
Ed.S., M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Remote Parent Coaching

Elizabeth provides remote parent and caregiver coaching for Born to Blossom Behavioral Therapy. She has 10 years of experience in the ABA field. Before joining Born to Blossom in early 2023, her practice in ABA involved supervising behavior therapists with clients of all ages in the home, community, clinic, and work settings. In addition to being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Born to Blossom, she is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and a passionate advocate for mental health services for the autistic community. Her passions and specialties within the ABA field include functional communication, functional self-help skills, mental health influences on behavior, empowering parents to understand their autistic child through a compassionate and neurodiversity-affirming lens, and breaking down the principles of ABA into easily understood and accessible terms.

As a compassionate, experienced, neuroaffirming, and neurodivergent mental health counselor, she is deeply committed to providing a safe, affirming space where clients feel understood and supported. Building trust is her priority, valuing it above all else in the therapeutic relationship. Transparency in communication is also a cornerstone of her practice; clients can expect to see her as her authentic self, free from pretense or facade. Whether clients are navigating the unique challenges of being on the autism spectrum, coping with grief, anxiety, or depression, exploring LGBTQ+ identity, or facing a difficult life transition, she is here to guide them. Her approach is tailored to each individual's needs, empowering clients to face challenges with confidence and resilience. Together, she works toward healing and growth, at a pace set by the client. She meets everyone right where they are, remaining there as long as needed for their healing journey.

Maria DiModugno
MS, BCBA, LBA

Clinic Director
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Maria is the Clinic Director at our Coffeyville and Baxter Springs locations and has been dedicated to the field of ABA since 2017 when she discovered her passion for it as an undergrad at Arizona State University. Starting as a Registered Behavior Technician in a clinic setting similar to Born to Blossom, Maria gained valuable hands-on experience working closely with children and families. She completed her Master’s in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2020 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) shortly after. When she moved to Pittsburg, Kansas, she began supporting clients in home and community settings, gaining a deep understanding of the unique needs of children in their everyday environments.

Maria especially loves working with young children and has a talent for helping them build essential early skills that open up opportunities for inclusion and independence. She’s passionate about nurturing children’s growth and potential, particularly in developing pre-verbal and pivotal skills that help them connect with the world around them. As one of our clinic’s crisis management trainers, Maria teaches our staff and families techniques to safely and effectively manage challenging behaviors, ensuring that everyone feels supported and safe.

With a warm, dedicated approach, Maria is committed to helping families feel informed, empowered, and confident about their child’s progress. She is here not just as a clinician, but as a partner in your child’s journey, providing compassionate care and access to resources that make a difference in your lives.