Nashville, Tennessee

Mrs. Alexis Rand is a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Alexis has a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Master’s degree in Clinical Child Psychology with a focus in Behavior Analysis.  She has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2008 and has served children, adolescents, and adults in a wide array of settings.  Her clinical interests include, but are not limited to, the reduction of severe maladaptive behaviors, early language development, adolescent social skills, and the dissemination of behavior analysis through teaching and training practictioners.  When Alexis is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and the family’s two miniature dachshunds.  As a Nashville resident and musician’s wife, she can frequently be found enjoying all of the wonderful music throughout Music City.

Cory Nichols is a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  He joined Continuum in October of 2019. Cory has a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and master’s degree in Behavior Analysis.  Cory began serving children with disabilities as a para-professional for Metro Nashville Public Schools in 2012.  Cory also worked as Registered Behavior Technician while pursuing his Master’s in ABA.  His clinical interests are severe problem behavior, parent and caregiver training, and new RBT training. Outside of work, Cory enjoys spending time with his wife, son, dog, and two cats. He also enjoys playing gigs as a local Nashville musician.

Carly Saalfrank is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She joined the Continuum team in August of 2019. Carly received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she completed a specialization certification program in Developmental Disabilities and Human Services. She went on to complete her Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis from Simmons University in Boston, MA. Carly has been working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities for 5 years in home, community and school-based settings. Her professional interested include functional communication training, natural environment training and social skills training.

Ms. Mallory Smith is a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She attended Middle Tennessee State University where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education K-6 and subsequently earned her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis, from Vanderbilt University. Mallory became Board Certified in January of 2013 and has provided family-centered services to young children with and without disabilities in a wide variety of settings. Her interests in the field include early language development, family and parent training, developing partnerships with schools to provide inclusive social skills groups, and building networks of special education advocates as a resource for families. When Mallory is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and two rescue dogs, Solito and Layla. Mallory is a scuba diver and spends as much time as possible in the sun and water. She is passionate about environmental issues especially as they relate to ocean ecosystems.