Meet the Team

Our clinicians come from diverse training backgrounds, but we share one core belief: children deserve to be understood, not reshaped.

Every member of our team practices from a connection-first lens. We believe relationship is the foundation for growth in our sessions.

Taylour Ganster, MS, BCBA

Founder & Clinical Director

Taylour founded Interconnect Therapy after 13 years in the field because she couldn’t find the kind of space she knew children deserved, one where progress didn’t require conformity and where kids could build meaningful skills without being asked to change who they are.

Taylour was diagnosed with ADHD at age 8, which was rare for girls in the early 90’s. Growing up in systems that weren’t designed with neurodivergent children in mind shaped how she approaches this work. She understands what it feels like to work twice as hard just to keep up, and how powerful it is when a child is truly understood. That perspective is the heart of everything we do at Interconnect.

Taylour’s approach blends evidence-based practice with a connection-first philosophy. When children feel safe, respected and understood, real growth happens.

Education + Training

Taylour earned her B.S. in Psychology from San Francisco State University in 2012 and completed her M.S. in Psychology and Child Development at Capella University in 2015. She received her BCBA certification in 2017 and has been a practicing Behavior Analyst since. Taylour has worked with children of various disabilities since 2010.

*** Taylour is no longer accepting new clients

Kelly Van Clief, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Kelly is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with nearly a decade of experience helping children build meaningful skills through regulation, exploration, and collaboration. Her approach centers on “regulation before expectation” — creating a safe, trusting environment where children feel supported to grow at their own pace. She believes that progress is strongest when caregivers are engaged partners, and she actively integrates families into the therapy process.

Outside of clinic, Kelly is passionate about adapted recreation, outdoor activities, and helping families discover leisure opportunities that deepen connection and joy.

Education + training

Kelly earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College in 2014. She has pursued advanced professional development in neurodiversity‑affirming care, strengths‑based approaches, reflex integration, and self‑regulation. She also has a special interest in infant development, sleep hygiene, and parent support.

Areas of focus / specialties

Sensory processing and regulation
Fine and gross motor skill development
Daily living skills (self-care, routines)
Infant and early childhood development
Parent coaching and family engagement
Feeding

Erin Eastwood, MS, BCBA

Behavior Therapist

Erin brings a warm, client‑centered perspective to behavioral therapy. With 7 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education, she has worked with learners in school, clinic, home and residential settings. She prioritizes building strong relationships with children and collaborating closely with families to foster independence, confidence and meaningful skill development.

Education + Training

Erin received her undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Studies, with minors in Education, Psychology, and Deaf Studies from Springfield College in 2019. She completed her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders at Bay Path University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2023. Erin continues to seek out training in neuro‑affirming practices and strength‑based approaches to support diverse learners.

Areas of focus / specialties

ADHD, Autism & anxiety
Social skill development
Executive functioning and self-regulation
Parent coaching
Play-based behavioral interventions
Classroom & school support
Developmental delays

Elle West, MS, SLP

Elle west, MS, SLP

Speech therapist

Elle is a speech‑language pathologist dedicated to helping children and young adults express themselves in authentic, meaningful ways. Her sessions are rooted in play, connection, trust, and joy, because communication grows best in environments where the learner feels safe and engaged.

Outside of therapy, Elle enjoys writing music, singing, and playing guitar; creative interests she happily incorporates into her work to help children find their voice.

Education + training

Elle earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University in 2023. She has experience working with neurodivergent individuals across settings, including clinics and non‑public schools, supporting ages 2 through 22. She prioritizes continued learning in child‑led practices and neuro‑affirming communication strategies.

Areas of focus / specialities

Expressive and receptive language

Social communication and pragmatic skills
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) support
Child-led, play-based speech interventions
Confidence and self-expression development
Speech delays
Autism & ADHD

Angela Rivera, MA, BCBA

Behavior Therapist

Angela brings nine years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and a passion for empowering individuals through individualized support and caregiver training. She began her career as a Registered Behavior Technician and progressed to Program Supervisor before earning her Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential in 2022.

Outside of her clinical work, Angela enjoys hot yoga sculpt classes, coffee, travel and bringing enthusiasm and balance into everything she does.

Education + Training

Angela holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Atypical Child Studies from San Jose State University, and a Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in ABA from Arizona State University. Her work emphasizes caregiver training, play‑based behavioral therapy, social skills groups, functional behavior support, toilet training, desensitization, and strength‑based planning. She is highly experienced with social skills curricula like PEERS® and focused on promoting self‑advocacy, autonomy, and confidence for both children and families.

Areas of focus / specialities

Play-based therapy
Behavior support
Classroom and school support
Social skills groups
Parent coaching
Self-advocacy, autonomy and confidence building

Matthew Kawakami, MS, OTR/L

Lisa Ethridge, MS, BCBA

Behavior Therapist

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Education + Training

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Areas of focus / specialities

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Matthew Kawakami, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Matthew is passionate about supporting children in meaningful, relevant activities across home, school, and community settings. His therapy embraces trauma‑informed practice, empowerment, and joyful engagement, with a focus on integrating each child’s interests into therapy so they feel both motivated and successful.

Matthew believes that building a safe sense of confidence and belonging is foundational to all therapeutic growth.

Education + Training

Matthew earned his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University in 2023. He also has a background in mental health occupational therapy in the San Francisco community. He works with neurodiverse clients across development, emphasizing emotional regulation, leisure exploration, communication and self‑advocacy development, and sensory exploration.

Areas of focus / specialities

Emotional regulation and self-soothing strategies
Sensory exploration and integration
Play and engagement-based therapy
Communication and social participation skills
Trauma-informed occupational therapy
Autism & ADHD
Sensory processing disorder

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Angela Rivera, MA, BCBA