About Us
Kaitlan McCuish
M.Sc., BCBA, RCC
I am a Board-Certified Behaviour Consultant/Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Burnaby and Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. I started my career by supporting individuals with autism, as well as other neurodiverse populations in 2011. During this time, I completed my Master of Science degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Following this, I became a Board-Certified Behaviour Consultant in 2020. I then pursued further education and completed additional course work and training in the field of mental health. I am currently on the Registered Autism Service Providers (RASP) list in British Columbia, and I hold BCACC accreditation as an RCC.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals from the ages of 12 months and above in a variety of capacities as an independent service provider. During this time, I supervised early intensive behaviour intervention (EIBI) programs, provided school-based consultation and training, engaged in presentations for schools and non-profit organizations, conducted social skills groups for preteens, held parent coaching sessions, and provided 1-on-1 counselling sessions.
I am passionate about providing behavioural analytic services that place an emphasis on individualized, manageable, and meaningful goals for my clients. My approach is routed in evidence-based research alongside family-centred practice. Including the different members of the individual’s life allows me to provide well rounded, collaborative, and meaningful goals and recommendations. Within my work as a counsellor, I provide services for children (from six months), women, and families.
Further Education and Training
Kaitlan has completed extensive training in evidence-based approaches to support children and families facing autism, trauma, and behavioural challenges. She has deep expertise in interventions such as EMDR, play therapy, behavioural skills training, and trauma-informed care.
Her recent training includes advanced techniques in early intervention for autism (JASPER model), EMDR applications for complex trauma, and innovative approaches to treating food selectivity and executive functioning. She has also received training from experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk on trauma healing, and Dr. Laurel Parnell on EMDR for recent trauma recovery.
With a strong foundation in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Kaitlan integrates a range of evidence-based strategies to create individualized, compassionate care for her clients.
2025
February 2025
An Early Intervention Model for Children with Autism: JASPER core domains, evidence, and implementation.
Integrating Play and EMDR: Treating Complex Trauma in Children and Families.
2024
October 2024
EMDR Interventions for Recent Trauma Recovery with Dr. Laurel Parnell: Proven Techniques for the Immediate Aftermath of Traumatic Events
September 2024
Treating Food Selectivity Without Tears
2023
December 2023
2-Day Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score-Trauma Healing Through the Senses with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD.
Creative and Playful Pathways to Treat Acute, Complex & Attachment Trauma: A Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional Training Course.
October 2023
Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward.
May 2023
Best Practices in Behavioural Skills Training, Functional Communication Training, and Demand Fading.
ABLLS-R, AFLS, VBMAPP, ESDM, PEAK!?!? Choosing the Right Assessment for Your Learner with Autism.
2022
December 2022
3-Day Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification Training.
August 2022
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training: Master the Core Skills and Competencies of CBT.
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Two-Day Trauma Competency Conference.
March 2022
Today’s ABA: An Effective and Humane Approach for Addressing Problem Behaviour.
2021
May 2021
Increasing Vocalizations and Echoics in Infants At-Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Joint Attention and Social Communication: A Systematic Literature Review.
April 2021
Toilet Training 201: Advanced Tips and Tricks. Pat Mirenda, PhD, BCBA-D (University of British Columbia) , & Katie Rinald, MA, PhD.
ACT for Interns and BCBAs. Kathryn Theroux, MS, BCBA, RCC.
2020
June 2020
Dr. Kelsey Ruppel: Extending Successful Problem Behaviour Treatment to Parents and Caregivers. Balance Program.
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