About Me

About Me
The desire to help others is definitely a trait that has been passed down to the women of my family for generations. I was raised as a toddler living in one of the first group homes in Nevada for adults with developmental disabilities because my mother worked for the local regional center and volunteered to take on the task of organizing one of the first homes to integrate adults with developmental disabilities into the community. As I a grew older, my mom opened up her home to foster children with behavior problems. It was during this time, that I had firsthand experience with the power of good behavior-change programs. When I started college and was formally introduced to the field of behavior analysis, I felt right at home. I didn't know it at the time, but all of the strategies I saw being used to create such profound changes with children with severe behavior problems were from the field of behavior analysis. I am convinced from both my personal experiences and from my academic training that behavior analysis has the answers to many problems we face day to day. So many of us needlessly suffer because we have been misled into believing we can't change (Can't teach an old dog new tricks, right?). Well, I don't believe that for a second. There is years of research to back up the benefits of behavior analysis and I have witnessed the power of the techniques used in behavior analysis personally. I am very passionate about the benefits of applied behavior analysis and I am so blessed to be able to devote my time to teaching others how to use these techniques to make changes in their own lives so that everyone, no matter what your background, has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.

Academic and Professional Experience
I am a board certified behavior analyst. I received a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, Behavior Analysis Program. I have also received training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (to learn more about ACT click here) directly from Dr. Steve Hayes. I have authored several professional presentations and articles examining the use of behavior analysis interventions (to learn more about behavior analysis click here) and in the area of organizational behavior management (to learn more OBM click here). I have 15 years of experience providing behavior analysis services to adults and children. I have experience with various types of scientifically proven interventions to make long lasting behavior changes. I have provided organizational behavior management consulting services to major department stores, restaurants, and hospitals. I look forward to using my knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals and live your life in a way that reflects your core values.

What You Can Expect Working with Me
I believe that it is essential to live life in a way that reflects your core values. Unfortunately, there are often many obstacles keeping us from living this way. Too often, our worst enemy is our own negative thoughts and fears. I will work with you to identify your core values, then we will work together to develop an effective action plan to start achieving your goals. I will help you identify the obstacles keeping you from achieving your goals and I will help you develop effective strategies to deal with the obstacles keeping you from reaching your full potential.

Coaching sessions will be conducted via telephone, Skype, or in the comfort of your own home.
Please contact Dr. Eilers for a free 20 minute consultation
Phone: 760-224-3409
Email: heidi@positivebehavioralsolutions.com