Paula Gibson is the co-owner and co-founder of Brighter Futures Therapy Center. She has been an Occupational Therapist for nearly two decades and has worked with clients across the life span. For Paula, it has been a privilege and an honor to have the opportunity to work with clients and families in our community and surrounding communities and to be a part of improving function, independence, quality and success with daily life engagement.

Dana graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s degree in Communication Disorders- Speech Pathology as well as a Rank l in Communication Disorders and Director of Special Education Certification. Dana started Lake Cumberland Child Development in 1999 and has continued as a Pediatric Speech Therapist and Primary Evaluator from 1995-present. Currently, she is the Chairmen of District Early Intervention Committee and the CO-Owner and CO-founder of Brighter Futures Therapy Center.

Transitions Program Supervisor

Billing Specialist

CSA, CLS

RBT

CSA

PTA

M.Ed., PBS Benny graduated with a Maters Degree in Education from Asbury University, He has 15 years experience working with children with disabilities. He enjoys helping children with both behavior and learning disabilities develop skills to find success and happiness in life.

CSA, CLS, & PA

MSW, PBS

Transitions Instructor

MS., PBS Alan Brashear is a Positive Behavior Support Specialist at Brighter Futures Therapy Center. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Kentucky University. Alan has forty years of experience working with special needs adults and children. He appreciates the opportunity to be able to help individuals gain a sense of independence.

COTA

PBS

Insurance & Billing Coordinator

RBT, CSA, & CLS

BCBA, LBA, & PBS

PT Morgan graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2007 with a Masters in Science of Physical Therapy degree. Morgan has a special interest in neurological disorders and disease and has practiced in a variety of settings. Morgan is interested in growing her knowledge and clinical experience to better help kids as well as adults to reach their goals to live life to the fullest.

CSA, CLS

M.Ed.

OTR/L Kasey Collette received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. Kasey enjoys helping individuals of all ages achieve independence, meaning, and satisfaction in all aspects of their lives despite limitations and or challenges. Kasey loves to create fun filled therapy sessions to help individuals flourish and strives to help all individuals live life to the fullest by helping them build necessary skills to participate fully in school and the community.

CSA, PA

CSA

PBS

MA-CCC/SLP Rachel Dalton is a Speech-Language Pathologist that graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Masters and Rank 1 in Communication Disorders. She has worked with children that have articulation, language, voice or fluency disorders in the public schools for 12 years. Rachel has also worked with individuals from birth to adults with mild to severe speech and language disabilities.

CSA, CLS

M.A., PBS

PBS

CSA

M.A., CCC/SLP

M.Ed., PBS Barbey is a graduate of Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in mental health counseling she went on to obtain a M. Ed. in Counselor Education and then received autism training from CPI Institute. Barbey enjoys working with clients of all ages. She has an animated personality that keeps learning fun but structured.

RBT

CSA, CLS

Transitions Program Curriculum Coordinator

CSA

Human Resources

MA., PBS

MSW, PBS

BCBA, M.Ed.

RBT, CLS

RBT

CLS

CLS

CSA

CSA, CLS, & PCC

PA

PBS, Registered Dietician Linda Henderlight currently teaches young adults in public high school. However, she also works with all ages in a variety of settings. Linda is a Registered Dietitian, and has her Rank 1 in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Linda enjoys using her combined experiences when working at Brighter Futures Therapy Center.

OTR/L

MPW & SCL Clinical Services Coordinator

CLS, CSA, & Transitions Instructor

M.A., CF-SLP Charissa Burkett is a Speech-Language Pathologist that graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Masters of Arts in Communication Disorders. Charissa enjoys working with both children and adults with various communication disorders. She looks forward to expanding her experience and passion for communication disorders here at Brighter Futures.

CLS

CLS

M.S., PBS

CSA, CLS

CSA, CLS

M.S., CCC/SLP

LPCC-S Jaclyn Criswell graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. She a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as a positive behavior support specialist for Brighter Futures Therapy Center. Jaclyn enjoys working with individuals with all ages and abilities!