Summer Lynn Malaguerra, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst/Licensed Behavioral Analyst (she/her)

Clinical Areas of Interest:

  • Behavior modification

  • Emotion communication and regulation 

  • Parent support

  • Acceptance and Commitment Training

  • Skills based training

  • Adult Executive Functioning

Background:

Summer Lynn is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst with the Virginia Board of Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy with a Biology minor and a concentration in Medical Ethics from George Mason University, where she also completed her master’s degree in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. Summer Lynn has diverse experience working across educational, clinical, and in-home ABA settings.

Technique:

Using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in an outpatient therapy setting, Summer Lynn collaborates closely with clients, families, and care teams to encourage behavior change that leads to happier, more relaxed, and engaging lives. She specializes in teaching social and emotional skills using an individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach that emphasizes person-centered, data-driven, and socially significant interventions.

Just for fun:

As a working mom of two young daughters, Summer Lynn treasures family time and enjoys creative pursuits, live music, and spending time in nature when possible.