As 2025 draws to a close, Behavior Therapy Associates reflects on a year of substantial achievements, marking our 47th year of delivering evidence-based behavioral health services across the state of New Jersey and beyond.
43rd Annual Autism NJ Conference
Behavior Therapy Associates participated in the 43rd Annual Autism New Jersey Conference on October 16-17, 2025, in Atlantic City, NJ. Autism New Jersey is one of the state’s largest gatherings for professionals, autistic individuals, and families.
With about 40 years of involvement, five clinicians presented: Dr. Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Dr. Debra G. Salzman, Ph.D., Dr. Bianca Coleman, Ph. D., NCSP, BCBA-D, Elizabeth G. Callahan, M.A., BCBA, and Dr. Jeniffer Cruz, Ph.D., NCSP, focusing on compassionate, evidence-based care.
Our sessions covered:
- Compassionate and Ethical Care When Supporting Autistic Individuals, emphasizing values-driven, assent-based, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Dissecting Negative Peer Interactions and Bullying, analyzing ASD impacts and intervention strategies.
- Growing Side by Side: Support for Siblings of Individuals with ASD, validating emotional needs and building resilience.
- Supporting Emotion Regulation in Preschool Children and Toddlers with ASD, providing ABA and SEL-informed tools to families of small children.
Behavior Therapy Associates extends our sincere appreciation to Autism New Jersey for hosting another exceptional conference and for providing a platform where educators, clinicians, advocates, and families can come together to learn, connect, and strengthen our shared mission. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation about high-quality, compassionate care for autistic individuals and their families.
40th Annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Ashley Zultanky, Psy.D. presented a workshop titled, “I’m Nobody! Who Are You? Are You Nobody Too? Exposing Imposter Syndrome in Athletes”, at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) 40th Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada! This is the world’s largest annual sport psychology conference.
In a clever nod to American poet, Emily Dickinson, the interactive workshop focused on the all too common experience shared among athletes and performers. Imposter Syndrome (IS) is characterized by chronic self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as a fraud despite objective evidence of competence. This can contribute to increased anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, which can significantly hinder one’s performance and well-being. Dr. Zultanky equipped sport psychologists and consultants with evidence-based strategies to identify and treat IS using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based interventions. This valuable information helped participants leave with actionable tools to support their clients in overcoming IS and optimizing their performance.
Published Works
Through our partnership with Behavioral Health News, Behavior Therapy Associates clinicians published four articles throughout 2025 offering practical, evidence-based guidance for families:
From Childhood Fears to Adult Anxieties: Understanding Anxiety Across the Lifespan
by Debra G. Salzman, PhD, and Hongmarie Martinez, PsyD
Details DSM-5-TR anxiety disorders, symptoms like avoidance, and age-tailored CBT, including exposure and values work.
Supporting Childhood Behavior: Early Strategies for Success
by Jeniffer Cruz, PhD, NCSP
Promotes early assessment for ASD, ADHD, and ODD via routines, FCT, reinforcement, SEL, and programs like PCIT.
Supporting Siblings of Children with Behavioral Needs
by Bianca Coleman, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D, LBA, and Jeniffer Cruz, PhD, NCSP
Offers psychoeducation and skill-building for family resilience.
The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health: Risks, Benefits, and Family Approaches
by Elizabeth Callahan, MA, BCBA
Weighs risks like cyberbullying against benefits, suggesting media plans and discussions.
Growing Together webinar with Rutgers Health School of Public Health
In late 2025, Dr. Bianca Coleman, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, LBA and Dr. Jennifer Cruz, Ph. D., NCSP presented a free 1-hr webinar titled, “Growing Together: Supporting Sibling Bonds Across the Lifespan”, through our partnership with Rutgers Health School of Public Health and Community Living Education Project (CLEP). The webinar covered key research findings on sibling outcomes, such as elevated risks for mental health concerns like anxiety and resentment. The clinicians offered actionable strategies to promote greater empathy and family closeness.
Expert Insights On The Blog
The Behavior Therapy Associates continued to expand our official blog with resources on anxiety, autism, parenting, ADHD, social media, and lifelong anxiety management, delivering values-based tools for families and professionals. Use the link below to read our most recent articles.
Looking Ahead to the New Year
Behavior Therapy Associates anticipates more collaborations with state-wide organizations to continue to address the evolving needs of our local community. Individuals and families seeking compassionate, evidence-based care are invited to connect with our multidisciplinary team.
Behavior Therapy Associates provides high-quality behavioral and cognitive therapies, consultation, and training using evidence-based approaches within the context of sensitivity and compassion while recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and setting. Our services include:
- Therapy (Individual, Group, Couples, Parent, & Family)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Therapy
- Treatment of
- ADHD, Executive Functioning
- Autism, Developmental Delays
- Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Tics, Tourette Syndrome
- Behavior Issues
- Toileting, Feeding, and Sleeping Issues
- Consultation to Schools and Organizations
- BCBA Consultation
- Training for Staff and Parents
- Social Emotional Learning / Social Skills
- Executive Coaching
- Sports and Performance
Behavior Therapy Associates extends its sincere gratitude to all current and former clients, as well as our valued collaborators. We remain committed to providing exceptional support throughout the coming year.
