Your Partner in ABA
Therapy
We go beyond therapy — we offer connection, clarity, and a full-circle
support system tailored to your child and your family.
Your Partner in ABA
Our Mission
Happy Strides ABA exists to transform uncertainty into
hope. We provide personalized ABA therapy designed
for your child’s needs, equipping parents with the skills
and confidence to nurture meaningful progress and
lifelong independence.
Our Core Values
We help your child learn and grow in ways you can see and
celebrate every day.
Family First
We put your child and family at the heart of everything we do, creating therapy plans that respect your unique needs and goals.
Compassionate Care
Every interaction is rooted in kindness, patience, and understanding, making sure your child feels safe and supported.
Personalized Approach
No two children are alike. We tailor our ABA therapy to fit your child’s strengths, challenges, and pace of learning.
Collaboration
We believe teamwork is key — partnering with families, educators, and caregivers to create a consistent, supportive environment.
Evidence-Based
Practice
Our methods are grounded in proven research, combining science with empathy to deliver meaningful, lasting progress.
Empowerment
We equip families with the tools and knowledge to confidently support their child’s growth every day.
Growth & Progress
We value each moment of growth, knowing that small successes lead to big strides in your child’s development.
Meet Our Team
With a deep understanding of ABA therapy and child development, you’re in capable hands
from day one — no rotating staff, just trusted guidance all the way through.
Mendy Slamovits
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
With over 10 years in healthcare, Mendy brings deep operational
expertise from his work in assisted living, home care, and behavioral
health. He’s led teams across recruitment, training, scheduling, and
compliance, always with a hands-on, people-first approach.
Mendy is passionate about building strong company culture and
maintaining trusted relationships with staff and patient families.
At Happy Strides ABA, he oversees day-to-day operations and
implements scalable systems that support meaningful growth
for both clients and employees.
Meet Bailey
BCBA at Happy Strides ABA
Bailey has proudly called Grand Valley, Colorado home since 2014, where she lives with her husband and daughter. A United States Navy Veteran, Bailey brings both dedication and compassion to everything she does.
Her journey working with neurodivergent children began in 2015, but her connection to the special needs community started much earlier. Growing up, Bailey often rode alongside her mother, a school bus driver for children with special needs, and later babysat many of her students. These early experiences fostered a lifelong passion for supporting children and families.
Bailey began her professional path as a paraprofessional in school classrooms, providing one-on-one and small group support for students with significant needs. In 2018, she discovered her love for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), inspired by the science and meaningful progress it brings to children’s lives. She went on to earn her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in October 2023.
With experience supporting clients ages 2 through 21 across a wide range of developmental delays and mental health challenges, Bailey is especially passionate about teaching social-emotional skills. She loves guiding children from the first steps of expressing emotions to confidently identifying and communicating their feelings.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Bailey leading our Grand Junction operations at Happy Strides ABA. Her expertise, heart, and commitment to empowering children make her an invaluable part of our team.
Meet Our Team
With a deep understanding of ABA therapy and child development, you’re in capable hands
from day one — no rotating staff, just trusted guidance all the way through.
With over 10 years in healthcare, Mendy brings deep operational
expertise from his work in assisted living, home care, and behavioral
health. He’s led teams across recruitment, training, scheduling, and
compliance, always with a hands-on, people-first approach.
Mendy is passionate about building strong company culture and
maintaining trusted relationships with staff and patient families.
At Happy Strides ABA, he oversees day-to-day operations and
implements scalable systems that support meaningful growth
for both clients and employees.
Bailey has proudly called Grand Valley, Colorado home since 2014, where she lives with her husband and daughter. A United States Navy Veteran, Bailey brings both dedication and compassion to everything she does.
Her journey working with neurodivergent children began in 2015, but her connection to the special needs community started much earlier. Growing up, Bailey often rode alongside her mother, a school bus driver for children with special needs, and later babysat many of her students. These early experiences fostered a lifelong passion for supporting children and families.
Bailey began her professional path as a paraprofessional in school classrooms, providing one-on-one and small group support for students with significant needs. In 2018, she discovered her love for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), inspired by the science and meaningful progress it brings to children’s lives. She went on to earn her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in October 2023.
With experience supporting clients ages 2 through 21 across a wide range of developmental delays and mental health challenges, Bailey is especially passionate about teaching social-emotional skills. She loves guiding children from the first steps of expressing emotions to confidently identifying and communicating their feelings.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Bailey leading our Grand Junction operations at Happy Strides ABA. Her expertise, heart, and commitment to empowering children make her an invaluable part of our team.
What is your favorite childhood memory or toy?
I didn’t have one specific toy I was attached to, but I spent a lot of time in a tree at my parents’ house. It wasn’t a traditional treehouse, but the way the branches grew — along with a few wooden platforms my brothers added — made it feel like one. It was a space for imagination, adventure, and independence.
What is your favorite movie?
The Goonies
How long have you been working in ABA?
I’ve been working in ABA since 2015.
What makes you passionate about being a BCBA?
Seeing the moment when a client achieves something independently — especially something they’ve never done before — is incredibly powerful. That same sense of pride and joy reflected in both the client and their parents is what makes this work so meaningful to me.
What is your favorite childhood toy?
Littlest Pet Shop & Bratz Dolls
What is your favorite movie?
Tombstone & Shrek
How long have you worked in ABA?
It will be two years in February
What makes you passionate about being an RBT?
What makes me passionate about being an RBT is seeing the progress and hearing the client’s parents talk about how much we have helped them.
What is your favorite childhood toy?
Baby dolls & easy bake oven
What is your favorite movie?
Beauty and the Beast
How long have you worked in ABA?
About a year
What makes you passionate about being an RBT?
I get to make a real difference in a child’s everyday life.
What is your favorite childhood toy?
Loved jump rope & swings
What is your favorite movie?
Lord of the Rings
How long have you worked in ABA?
A little over 2 years now.
What makes you passionate about being an RBT?
The kids show me ways to look at the world with intrigue and excitement every single day
What is your favorite childhood toy?
A wood sword that has been passed down in my family
What is your favorite movie?
Aladdin
How long have you worked in ABA?
Since May 2025
What makes you passionate about being an RBT?
I love getting to help make a difference in my clients lives.
What is your favorite childhood toy?
Barbies
What is your favorite movie?
Beauty and the Beast
How long have you worked in ABA?
March 2025
What makes you passionate about being an RBT?
Witnessing the incremental progress clients make over time. Also, building strong, trusting relationships with the parents and their kids.
A Foundation of
Trust and Care
At Happy Strides ABA, we combine clinical excellence with a
culture of care. And that’s what makes the difference.
Because when a child feels safe and seen, they unlock their
fullest potential.
See what personalized support can do — reach out to
us today.
Happy Strides ABA CO LLC 100 Fillmore St 5th Floor Denver, CO 80206-4916
info@happystridesaba.com
720-702-0272 
720-798-1080 
