Jakeline Canales
About
Jakeline Canales is a bilingual Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the founder of Heart of the Village ABA in Pueblo, Colorado. She works with children, teens, and young adults to create meaningful change through trauma-informed, assent-based ABA, and over the past several years she has supported clients from age 2 to 25 across home, clinic, and school environments.
Jakeline earned her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue Global and has served in roles ranging from senior therapist to clinical supervisor and now founder. At Heart of the Village ABA, she focuses on empowering kids and families through individualized care that honors each learner's voice. She is passionate about parent coaching, staff development, and making sure every treatment plan is rooted in respect and effectiveness.
Focus Area
- Trauma-informed and assent-based ABA
- Severe behavior management
- Parent and caregiver collaboration
- Bilingual care for Spanish-speaking families
- Staff training and clinical team development
- Clinic and program leadership