Advanced Neurobehavioral Services (ANBS) was started in 2021. We provide services in the greater Kansas City area.

Kim Suter, MA, BCBA, CBIST, LBA

Kim grew up in Tulsa, OK where she completed her undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University. While in school, she worked at a charter school that focused on children with brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and severe behavioral disorders. This one-of-a-kind school provided training to therapists and clinicians. Each student received daily behavioral therapy and/or counseling. This was the initial spark for her calling and passion for helping others. Her original career path was in insurance and leading catastrophe teams in natural disasters. While living in Kansas City she decided she wanted to pursue her passion in the field of behavioral analysis and completed her MA at Ball State University in Applied Behavior Analysis with a certificate in autism and ABA. She now has several years practicing in the greater KCMO area and was one of the first BCBAs to specialize in brain injury treatment and intervention implementation in Kansas and Missouri.

Kim resides in Johnson County Kansas with her husband and two young boys. She enjoys gardening, fossil and shark tooth hunting on beach vacations, and spending time with friends and family.

Kim’s credentials include the following:

• Master of Arts in ABA (Ball State University)
• Currently a 3rd year PhD student in dissertation
• Certificate in autism and ABA (Ball State University)
• Board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Kansas and Missouri
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) through BIAA

Alycia Lester, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Alycia joined Advanced NeuroBehavioral Services in 2022 as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Prior to ANBS, she held leadership and supervisory positions in two well-known ABA providers in the greater Kansas City area. Alycia is a graduate from Arizona State University, where she earned her Master’s in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her experience includes nearly a decade-long experience in ABA in which she had been fortunate enough to practice skills across a variety of settings, ages, and skillsets. One her career goals is to leave a mark in the field of ABA by providing compassionate-based care where the rapport building is a primary focus in the intervention. Alycia enjoys training parents and caregivers on the Principles of ABA so they can carry the skills with them long after graduation of services.

When she’s not keeping busy with services, you can find Alycia at the lake with her husband, kids, and pets, reading a good book, or cooking new recipes.

Alycia’s credentials include the following:

• Board certified behavior analyst (BCBA)
• Master of Education in ABA (Arizona State University)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Kansas and Missouri

Renee Cangelosi, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Renee is a KC native who joined ANBS in 2023. She graduated from Park University with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education. Renee has a master’s degree from Emporia State University in Psychology and a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. She is experienced in working with infants through adults in various environments, including schools, homes, and clinical settings. Renee’s previous employment and training included both clinical work and research. Renee is passionate about caregiver training, functional communication training, and helping clients access new environments. 

Renee lives in the Kansas City area with her husband and their four children. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and thrift shopping. 

Renee’s credentials include the following:

• Master of Science in School Psychology (ESU)
• Graduate Academic Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (UNT) 
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Kansas and Missouri
• Licensed K-12 Special Education Teacher in Missouri

Reese Hill, RBT

Reese joined Advanced Neurobehavioral Services in the fall of 2023 as a Registered Behavioral Technician. This is Reese’s first job in the field of ABA/ Psychology. She is currently getting her undergraduate degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Mental Health alongside a Theatre minor at Avila University. After completing her undergraduate degree, Reese intends to continue on the path of ABA and become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. 

Outside of work she enjoys theatre, photography, singing, and spending time with her friends and family.

Reese’s credentials include the following:

• Registered Behavior Technician Certificate
• Lead clinical RBT
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (current, estimated graduation Spring 2025)

Lexi Maddock, RBT

Lexi began working at ANBS as a part-time RBT in May 2024 and transferred to full-time in August 2024. After graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Drury University in 2023, she relocated to Kansas City. It was at this time where Lexi was introduced to the world of ABA and began working with 18 months to 4 year old kiddos in an early-intervention ABA clinic. She automatically fell in love with the field and knew it was the correct career path for her. In June 2024, Lexi received admission to the University of Kansas to pursue her master’s in ABA to become a BCBA. She plans to pursue addiction research alongside working with children experiencing severe self-injurious behavior. 

In her free time Lexi enjoys writing poetry, reading psychological thrillers, and being surrounded by animals!

Lexi’s credentials include the following:

• Registered Behavior Technician Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (current, estimated graduation Fall 2026)