Kari White, Co-founder/CEO
Bringing over 30 years of experience working with children and adults across diverse settings, Kari is passionate about providing a holistic approach to behavioral services that emphasizes trust, connection, and collaboration with families.
Her career began in residential care facilities, working with at-risk youth facing complex challenges, including ODD, ASD, ADHD, and SED. Witnessing how difficult it was for children in these settings to feel safe enough to engage with the tools they needed for growth, Kari transitioned to one-on-one consulting, then to managing a team of consultants. This journey inspired her to establish a client-focused vision that helps families address behavioral challenges early, using a connected and holistic approach tailored to their unique needs.
As a mother of two teenage boys, Kari understands the challenges of parenting and the importance of equipping caregivers with practical strategies to support behaviors at home. Her integrated approach combines evidence-based practices with compassion and empathy, drawing from her expertise in trauma-informed care, somatic coaching, and mindfulness.
Kari lives in Sonoma County with her two boys and a moody cat. She enjoys reading, hiking, gardening, and spending time on the coast.
Steven Raby, Co-founder/CFO
A proud United States Coast Guard veteran, Steve brings over a decade of financial and human resources expertise to Holistic ABA. His neurodivergent perspective and personal understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals fuels his passion for empowering the autistic community.
Steve co-founded Holistic ABA with the mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy and support services while fostering a welcoming community for all. With a proven track record in business leadership, he is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where both clients and staff can reach their full potential.
Amanda Babbitt, Clinical Director, BCBA
Amanda is passionate about building relationships with clients and their families. For more than 20 years, she has worked with neurodiverse individuals with diverse abilities and unique support needs. Amanda offers a warm and collaborative approach to behavior support services. Her belief that every client has the presumed competence to think, feel and grow in their own way, defining their own outcomes, has become the foundation for her practice.
Her journey into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis began in residential facilities. She has gained extensive experience providing support across home, school, clinic and community settings. She received a bachelors degree in Sociology at Cal Poly Humboldt in 2013. She received a masters degree in ABA with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder from Ball State University in 2016. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2018.
Amanda lives with her partner and their 2 dogs amidst a beautiful redwood forest. She is an avid reader, foodie and loves to be outdoors.