Meet the People Guiding Our Mission
Behind every session, goal, and milestone at The Helm ABA is a leadership team dedicated to clinical excellence and family empowerment. These are the individuals ensuring that our values of compassion, collaboration, and progress are present in every facet of care.
Rafael Alfonzo
President and CEO
Tamar Kustoff
Director of Operations
Katie Ouri | MS, BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Clinical Director – Allen
Lacey Barbara | M. Ed., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Clinical Director – Irving
Lindsey Lambert | MS, BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Clinical Director – Lewisville
Kaylie Verdun | M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Clinical Director – Dallas
Unified by Purpose, Driven by Progress
At The Helm ABA, leadership is more than a role. It’s a responsibility to the families we serve, the clinicians we support, and the outcomes we strive for every day. Whether they’re refining treatment models, coaching clinical staff, or meeting one-on-one with caregivers, our leaders are focused on a single objective: helping every child grow with confidence and clarity.
Progress is intentional. It takes collaboration, consistency, and compassion to build systems that truly serve families. Our leadership team brings these values into every decision, ensuring that each therapy plan is personalized, every therapist is supported, and parents are never left out of the process.
When leadership is grounded in empathy and driven by purpose, real and lasting change becomes possible.
