Welcome!

I started Soft Landings Behavior Care in order to provide compassionate, neuroaffirming support that meets individuals and families where they are. With a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a decade of experience in behavioral health, I’m dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals, caregivers, and marginalized communities in a way that feels safe, affirming, and empowering.

Over the years, I have seen both the power of behavioral support and the harm that can come from compliance-based models that don’t honor individual autonomy.

Traditional ABA often focuses on teaching the person to follow directions, suppress stimming, or fit into neurotypical expectations. I saw firsthand how this approach often disregards an individual’s emotional well-being, and natural way of experiencing the world.

At Soft Landings, we embrace a holistic, client-centered approach that prioritizes autonomy, emotional well-being, and respect for neurodiversity at all stages of life. Whether through executive functioning coaching, advocacy support, parent guidance, or our expanding assessment and diagnostic services, our goal is to create a space where individuals can thrive.

As part of this commitment, we offer neuroaffirming Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) that go beyond identifying “problem behaviors” to understanding the underlying needs driving them. Our approach centers on collaboration, emotional regulation, and meaningful skill-building, ensuring that recommendations support an individual’s well-being rather than simply shaping them to fit external expectations.

Recognizing the critical gaps in accessible care, we have also introduced services like talk therapy-style coaching for neurodivergent individuals, a free community support group, and our “Pay It Forward” initiative, allowing families to sponsor care for those in need. Additionally, we are developing a neuroaffirming adaptation of the MOTAS assessment to ensure that evaluations align with our values of understanding and empowerment rather than compliance.

Above all, Soft Landings is about fostering connection. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, I hope you find a space here that feels like a soft place to land, a place where you are seen, heard, and valued just as you are.

Caitlin Nyunt, M.A., ABA

Founder | Soft Landings Behavioral Care

Behavioral Health & Community Engagement Director, Breathe for Wellness Foundation