Stacey Shook, PhD – Director, Northwest Behavioral Associates

What does it take to build ABA programs that create lasting independence for learners?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Stacey Shook, PhD, Director of Northwest Behavioral Associates, to discuss what she's learned from more than 25 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.Stacey shares how delivering services across clinics, homes, schools, and communities leads to better long-term outcomes, why organizational values matter just as much as clinical skills when hiring and developing staff, and how meaningful supervision and mentorship shape the next generation of behavior analysts.They also discuss the growing challenges of insurance-driven care, clinician recruitment, burnout, and why protecting quality of care must remain the priority—even when financial pressures push organizations in another direction.Whether you're an ABA provider, behavioral health leader, or clinician, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, service delivery, and building organizations that truly make a difference.