Emily is a regional clinical director with Priorities ABA, serving Cumberland, Hoke, Harnett, Lee, and Moore counties, as well as the surrounding areas. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 2001 with a bachelor of science in political science, minoring in sociology. After much deliberation, Emily enrolled in East Carolina University and received her master of arts in clinical psychology in 2006, later becoming a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and a licensed psychological associate (LPA), with Health Services Provider Status (HSP-PA). She began working with Priorities ABA in 2004, delivering 1:1 ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum. Emily works in home, community, and school settings, designing ABA programs around the strengths and weaknesses of children with autism.

“When I started my graduate degree, I wanted to work with children who had been abused. I met Dr. Jeannie Golden and decided to take her ABA courses as electives. My original internship fell through, and I needed to start my hours, so I started doing therapy with a child with autism. After three days, I decided that I wanted to work with children on the autism spectrum. I changed my internship focus and have loved it ever since.”

Khalyn Culbreath, MS, BCBA, is a board certified behavior analyst at Priorities ABA and has been a valued team member since 2018. Her career in applied behavior analysis began as a registered behavior technician (RBT), followed by roles as an assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA) and now as a BCBA. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee and her master’s in applied behavior analysis from National University. 

Khalyn is driven by a passion for helping children thrive, supporting them in building confidence, independence, and meaningful life skills. That passion continues to guide her work with families each day. 

“I know I’ve had a good day when a parent shares a success story from home.”