Meet Our Team

Tia Palmer, founder of Blossom ABA Therapy and Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Meet Tia Palmer

Founder and BCBA/LBA, CBSS

Tia Palmer (formerly Tia Askew) is the founder of Blossom ABA Therapy, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst, and Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist. After years of experience across schools, homes, and community programs, Tia founded Blossom to offer ABA therapy that’s affirming, family-centered, and free from corporate influence.

Tia holds a B.A. in Psychology from Canisius University and an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Daemen University. She’s committed to building genuine relationships with families and creating a space where every child feels seen, respected, and supported at their own pace.

our bcbas

Kelsey Wolak

BCBA, LBA

Jennifer Yanazzo

M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Tara Beeles

BCBA, LBA

Sara Cappellino

M.S., BCBA-LBA

our operations team

Karina Robles

Director of Operations

Belinda Askew

Scheduling Coordinator

Angela McCrorey, COC, CPC

Compliance & RCM Director

Tia Palmer’s passion for helping children with autism, combined with her extensive education and experience, makes her a trusted leader in the field of ABA therapy.