Welcome
We care for the ones forgotten.
We are here to serve you and your family, and we're honored that you have trusted us with that care.
Amelia Banks | BCBA, LPC
Amelia is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). She is also a licensed professional counselor (LPC). She is a member of ACA, TxABA, and APBA.Amelia earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University where she also received her Master's in Counseling and Guidance. Fro over a decade she has worked with individuals with special needs using both counseling and behavioral approaches. In her counseling practice she specializes in trauma-informed and addiction care, and she is certified in using the Enneagram as a personality inventory. Her work focuses on helping individuals explore their personal stories and understand the impact those stories have on their bodies and current relationships.Amelia and her husband, Kendrick, live in Oak Cliff where they seek to serve their community and love their neighbors. They are the parents of two, Titus and Norah, and as a family, they are devoted to seeking justice and holistic health for individuals and the community. The Banks family cares deeply for the city of Dallas and everyone who calls it home. This especially applies to those marginalized and forgotten. Penny & Sparrow is one avenue for putting that care into action.
Tom Sugg | BCaBA
Tom is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). He is a member of the special interest group for Positive Behavior Support through ABAI. With his bachelor’s degree in General Studies acquired at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, he went on to complete his graduate certification to become a BCaBA through Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). He is also currently enrolled at FIT where he is completing an MA in Behavior Analysis Professional Practice after which he'll become an accredited BCBA.Tom's work in the field of ABA goes back to 2016. He has been a lead trainer and a supervisor, and he's also helped develop plans for clients.His passion is to give clients the independent living and communication skills necessary to experience those meaningful interactions within their family and community.
Tom is an avid board gamer, runner, thrifter, member at All Saints Dallas, and deeply enjoys exploring food and coffee around the Dallas area (especially pizza, ramen, and Filipino food).
Tom and his wife Beth, along with their two children (and one on the way), love Oak Cliff and desire to give their lives to the families in this region through service and continuing devotion to the community.
Our Therapy Approach
Penny and Sparrow is a limited liability company providing behavior therapy for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). Our therapy focuses on treatment areas that provide a profound and immediate impact on quality of life, helping individuals learn independent life skills and accomplish everyday tasks.
Ways we serve
- Behavior Support Services ($100 per hour): Direct and indirect services aimed at replacing challenging behaviors with positive, safe alternatives to increase independence.- ABA for Texas Workforce Commission (Covered Service) - Direct services for skill development and behavior management, available both in person and via telehealth.- Social Skills Training ($100 per hour) - Support for hygiene, money management, phone etiquette, peer interaction, job readiness, and other behavioral needs, available both in person and via telehealth.- Parent Training ($100 per hour) - Weekly 1-on-1 meetings to provide education on ABA principles, implementation training, and skill data reviews.- Parent Consultation ($125 per hour) - Personalized 1-on-1 or group consulting on behavioral issues and specific skill plans, available both in person and via telehealth.- Advocacy Consultation ($75 per hour) - We provide support to help you advocate for your child’s education. This includes reviewing IEP goals, suggesting accommodations, and attending IEP meetings.
we are for everyone
Penny & Sparrow Therapy was founded on the desire to care for those often forgotten and marginalized. We seek to accomplish this by providing safe, trustworthy, and reliable therapy for clients and families. Our clients thrive when we commit ourselves to the pursuit of equality, and it is clear that if we are not seeking fullest equity then our doors should close. Our philosophies require action to support them, and as such we are committed to hiring employees diverse in age, ethnicity, perspective, physique, and cultural background. Diversity, inclusivity, and equality is at the foremost of not only our hiring practices and cliental but also in our social media presence, marketing, research endeavors, and community involvement. Any lack of diversity limits us in pursuing goals with strength and integrity.Everyone associated with Penny & Sparrow is entitled to feel safe, protected, and supported, and we want our rhythms, routines, and regulations to promote a dignity-focused environment. We want our staff, our clients, and all other stakeholders to feel seen and heard; if they do not, we want to cultivate an environment in which hurts can be expressed and heard with grace and empathy, and reparation is the aim. Penny & Sparrow’s Therapy is for everyone only.
Heart, Mind, & Storywork
We would love to partner with you to offer the care you need through a therapeutic coaching relationship.Our interaction would primarily focus on your current needs and how your story informs them.Your next step -
Please contact us for more information about our philosophy and approach. We're eager to partner with you as you seek to find more of yourself._____________________________Individual Sessions ($150 per session): 55-minute sessions available via Zoom or in person (Oak Cliff).
Couples Sessions ($175 per session): 60-75 minute sessions available via Zoom or in person (Oak Cliff).
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