Our Story, Rooted in Care
From a small Colorado practice to a growing Washington presence — Step Up ABA was built by clinicians who believe every child deserves individualized, family-focused care.
A journey that began with one shared belief
Step Up ABA has a history which is rooted in the passion for helping individuals with Autism. After moving to Colorado, Carolina and Erik realized quickly that meeting the needs of individuals with Autism was a journey they wanted to take together.
Their journey began in 2017, under the name Swift Behavioral, in Colorado — providing in-home ABA therapy services to families in need. Their approach, which emphasized high-quality, family-focused care, quickly gained a reputation for excellence in Colorado Springs.
“We didn’t set out to build a company — we set out to build the kind of care we wished existed for every family.”
The values that guide every session
Every chapter of Step Up ABA has been shaped by the families we serve and the clinicians who walk alongside them.
Carolina & Erik — builders of a better model
After achieving great success in Colorado, Carolina and Erik decided to bring their unique approach to their home state of Washington in November 2019. They spent 2020 building their practice and developing a plan for how they could impact more families of children with Autism.
Today, the company’s dedication to providing high-quality, family-focused care remains at the heart of its mission to improve the lives of children with autism.
To partner with families to better the lives of kids with autism
Through our commitment to excellence and dedication to making a difference in the lives of families, Step Up ABA has become a trusted and respected provider of ABA therapy services in every community we serve.
The values that guide every session
Innovation
Both for our own professional development and for the services we provide, becoming a better version of ourselves is important to us. We improve and innovate constantly and consistently.
Honesty
We believe in being honest with our clients and with ourselves in order to become the best people, co-workers, and therapists to our clients that we can be.
Team Work
Communication with the team is vital to success with treatment plans — it's how we help every child reach their goals faster and more fully.
Ethics & Integrity
We promote an ethical culture in our work environment and make our team members aware of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts (BACB).
Two centers, one shared mission
Auburn Center
4508 Auburn Way N Ste B, Auburn, WA 98002
Des Moines Center
22021 7th Ave S #208, Des Moines, WA 98198
What Families Are Saying
We’ve had the honor of supporting hundreds of families across Washington. Here’s what some have shared.
We've helped hundreds of families from various backgrounds improve outcomes — let us help yours!
Whether you are just discovering ABA Therapy or are ready to visit our center, feel free to leave a message — one of our experts will assist you.
Auburn Clinic
4508 Auburn Way N Ste B, Auburn, WA 98002
425-246-7038 · Mon–Fri 9am–6:15pm
Des Moines Clinic
22021 7th Ave S #208, Des Moines, WA 98198
253-354-0039 · Mon–Fri 9am–6:15pm
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