ABA Therapy Services

Our Team

Directors

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Akiva Gelber

Director of Operations

Akiva Gelber serves as the Director of Operations at Java Autism Services, leading the growth and expansion of our clinics across the West Valley. Akiva oversees daily operations, compliance, hiring, and our full training pipeline, making sure every part of the organization runs smoothly and supports our people. With a people-first approach and a strong focus on quality and community, Akiva works to ensure families receive exceptional care and staff have the tools and support they need to thrive at Java.

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Tisha Denton

BCBA, LBA, IBA – Clinical Director

Tisha Denton is the Clinical Director at Java Autism Services. She has been certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board since 2013 and is a licensed behavior analyst in the state of Arizona. Tisha has spent many years supporting children, teens, and adults in their homes, schools, and communities. She also has strong experience working in early intervention clinics, helping young learners build important skills for the future. Tisha believes that families deserve clear guidance, support, and hope. She works hard to make ABA easy to understand and simple to use in everyday routines. Her goal is to help each individual served at Java feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. She partners closely with families and clinicians so they always feel heard and included. As Java’s Clinical Director, Tisha leads the team with kindness, high expectations, and a true love for helping others. She supports clinic directors, BCBAs, student analysts, and RBTs as they provide individualized, caring, evidence-based services. Tisha is known for her warm approach, creative problem-solving, and strong belief that real progress happens when everyone works together. Tisha is proud to serve families across Arizona and is committed to “brewing better futures” for every person who walks through Java’s doors.
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Bailey Barton

M.S., BCBA, LBA (Clinic Director)

Bailey Barton has been in the field of ABA since 2016 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2021. In April of 2024, she moved to Arizona and became a Licensed Behavior Analyst. She has spent the past 9 years working with families and children between the ages of 1.5 and 8 years old in both school and clinical settings.

Her specialty is early intervention, helping young learners build foundational skills that support autonomy and independence in their future. Bailey loves working alongside families, teaching them the tools they need to support their children’s growth beyond the clinical setting.

As the clinic director of the Goodyear Arizona clinic, Bailey’s goal is to ensure that every individual who walks through the door feels welcome, safe, understood, and ready to learn and grow. Her favorite part of her role is celebrating victories, no matter how small, and she is known for being everyone’s biggest cheerleader.

As a clinic director, Bailey leads with a compassionate heart and a contagious passion for ABA, teaching others that no problem is too big and no victory is too small.

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Jennifer Tovar

Client Relations Director

Jennifer Tovar is the Client Relations Director at Java Autism Services and often the first friendly face families connect with. She plays a vital role in building strong, trusting relationships—whether she’s welcoming new families, supporting ongoing needs, or helping new team members feel at home.

With over three years of experience, Jennifer brings not only a deep understanding of the intake and insurance process, but also a genuine passion for making every family feel seen, heard, and supported from the very beginning. Her relational approach ensures that no one navigates their journey alone—Jen walks alongside families every step of the way, offering guidance, encouragement, and compassion.

Her commitment to fostering connection helps create the warm, inclusive community that defines Java Autism Services. We’re incredibly grateful for the heart she pours into strengthening relationships and lifting up the families we serve.

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BCBAs/LBAs

Hiroyo Weber

BCBA, LBA

Samantha Rochford

BCBA, LBA