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Our outpatient clinics, Growing Independence Behavioral Services (or G.I.B.S.) is available in Albertville, Anniston, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile locations.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy in a clinic setting is available for preschool and school-age children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA is a scientifically based process for teaching and changing behavior, proven effective for children with autism. Licensed Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Therapists conduct assessments and manage all aspects of behavioral programming.

For program details, questions about eligibility, insurance coverage, and funding please call our referral line.

Referral Line: (334) 425-6418
Fax: (334) 323-6103
Email: GrowingIndependence@learning-tree.org.

We accept private pay clients and many health insurance plans. Please contact us for assistance in determining if your health plan includes ABA coverage.

Clinic locations:

  • 5465 Able Court, Mobile, Al 36693;  Phone: (251) 644-5938
  • 2185 Normandie Drive, Montgomery, AL 36111; Phone: (334) 202-4638
  • Troy University Bartlett Hall, 126 Church St., Montgomery, AL 36104-4014; Phone: (334) 202-2549
  • 664 Powers Ave., Anniston, AL, 36205; Phone: (256) 847-5942
  • 2233 Cahaba Valley Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242; Phone: (205) 994-4474
  • 5730 US 431 Albertville, AL 35950; Phone: (205) 612-7797

Heather Fulford
Statewide Program Director
Tallassee, Alabama

Karri Whatley
Statewide Clinical Director
Anniston, Alabama

BreAnna Dalton
Clinical Supervisor
Anniston, Alabama

Donna Ross
Clinical Supervisor
Anniston, Alabama

Sarah Bedell
Clinical Co-Director
Albertville, Alabama

Madison Calton
Clinical Director
Mobile, Alabama

Wayne Williams
Clinical Supervisor
Mobile, Alabama

Brittney Brannum
Clinical Supervisor
Birmingham, Alabama

Catherine Tucker
Clinic Director
Birmingham, Alabama

Steven Bedell
Clinical Co-Director
Albertville, Alabama

Kenneth Atkins
Clinic Director
Montgomery, Alabama

Muhammad Hasan
Clinical Supervisor
Montgomery, Alabama

Kathryn Adams
Clinic Office Manager
Mobile, Alabama

Ovellavett Coleman
Clinic Office Manager
Birmingham, Alabama