Behind every plan is a person who truly cares.
Hi, I’m Toree!
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst, autism mom, and the founder of Rise Autism Therapy. I was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, and this community means everything to me. Supporting local families isn’t just my profession, it’s my purpose.
My professional experience spans across schools, homes, clinics, and community-based settings. What truly drives my work is my lived experience as a parent. I’ve sat in IEP meetings. I’ve navigated meltdowns in public. I’ve advocated, cried, celebrated small wins, and questioned if I was doing enough. That perspective shapes everything I do.
The foundation of Rise is rooted in a desire to provide care that goes beyond the traditional approach. I believe in naturalistic teaching, where learning happens in the everyday moments, not just in structured clinical environments. I believe in inclusive environments that allow children to be seen, heard, and embraced for who they are.
About Rise Autism Therapy
At RISE Autism Therapy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow with confidence, connection, and care. Our mission is to support neurodivergent children and their families through high-quality, individualized ABA therapy delivered across home, school, and community settings.
We use a naturalistic, play-based approach known as Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI). This means we meet children where they are, follow their interests, and use everyday routines and real-life moments to build meaningful skills. Learning doesn’t just happen during sessions it carries over to the dinner table, the playground, and family outings, where it matters most.
Our approach focuses on strengths, connection, and practical skills that support communication, emotional regulation, independence, and social growth.
We know autism services can feel overwhelming. That’s why we keep our approach clear, supportive, and family-centered, while focusing on skills that improve daily life now and in the long term.
