Who We Are
TEAM Behavioral Consultants is a New Jersey ABA therapy provider serving children and families across Morris County, Sussex County and the surrounding area, with centers in Flanders and Augusta.
We provide in-home ABA therapy, center-based ABA therapy, school support and consultation, and Kidz Connect social skills groups. Every child’s ABA program is individualized and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Our goal is not simply to teach skills during a session. It is to help children use those skills throughout their everyday lives — at home, at school and in the community.
Many of the families we work with found us through a recommendation from another family or someone they trust. We take that seriously, and we are always glad to answer questions before you decide anything.
TEAM — Together Everyone Achieves Miracles. Children, families, therapists and school teams, working toward the same goals.
BCBA-Led CareIn-Home & Center-Based ABAFlanders & Augusta, NJMorris & Sussex Counties
Meet Our Director
Melissa Valent-Altamura, M.Ed, BCBA, is the director of TEAM Behavioral Consultants and has dedicated her career to ABA and autism services since 2006.
Melissa earned her BS in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University. While completing her master’s degree in Special Education at the College of Saint Elizabeth, she taught children with autism spectrum disorders and earned certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. She then completed the Florida Institute of Technology’s graduate professional development program in behavior analysis and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Melissa has worked with children ages 2 to 21 in homes, public schools and residential settings. Her special interests include early assessment and intervention for children with autism, program development and positive behavior support.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- M.Ed, Special Education — College of Saint Elizabeth
- BS, Elementary Education — East Stroudsburg University
- Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities
- Working in ABA and autism services since 2006
How We Work
- Individualized Care - There is no one-size-fits-all approach to ABA. Treatment is built around each child's strengths, needs, preferences and family priorities, and it evolves as your child grows.
- BCBA Oversight - A BCBA completes your child's assessment, writes the treatment plan, supervises therapy, reviews progress data and updates goals throughout treatment.
- Meaningful Skills - Goals are chosen for the difference they make in everyday life — communication, independence, safety, play and taking part in family and community routines.
- Learning Beyond the Session - We work toward your child using new skills with different people, in different places and during real routines, not just when a therapist is present.
- Family Collaboration - Parents and caregivers are part of the treatment team. Your BCBA shares practical strategies that fit the routines your family already has.
- Coordination With Others - When appropriate, and with your permission, we coordinate with schools and other providers so everyone supporting your child works in the same direction.
Our Clinical Team
Every ABA program at TEAM is designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — a graduate-level certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Day-to-day therapy is delivered one-on-one by trained behavior therapists — Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and behavior technicians — who implement the BCBA’s plan, collect data in every session and work under ongoing BCBA supervision.
You can confirm any behavior analyst’s or RBT’s certification on the BACB’s certification registry. Interested in joining us? See our open roles.
Two Centers in Northern New Jersey
Center-based ABA therapy is available at both locations. In-home therapy and school consultation are available throughout Morris County, Sussex County and the surrounding area, including Budd Lake, Mount Olive, Long Valley, Denville, Dover, Lake Hopatcong and Morris Plains.
Flanders Center
4 Gold Mine Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
Serving Morris County and the surrounding area
Augusta Center
122 US Highway 206
Augusta, NJ 07822
Serving Sussex County and the surrounding area
What We Offer
Four service lines, one clinical team. Not sure which fits? Tell us about your child and we will help you decide.
In-Home ABA TherapyChildren & adolescentsOne-to-one ABA in your own home, built around the routines your family already has.
Center-Based ABA TherapyFlanders & Augusta, NJ1:1 therapy at our centers, with peers nearby for social, play and school-readiness skills.
School Support & ConsultationDistricts & familiesBCBA consultation, FBAs, behavior intervention plans and staff coaching.
Kidz Connect Social Skills GroupsAges 3–10 • small groupsSmall, age-banded groups where children practice social skills with real peers.
Questions About TEAM Behavioral Consultants
Who directs TEAM Behavioral Consultants?
TEAM Behavioral Consultants is directed by Melissa Valent-Altamura, M.Ed, BCBA, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked in ABA and autism services since 2006. She holds a master's degree in Special Education from the College of Saint Elizabeth and a BS in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University.
What does TEAM stand for?
TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves Miracles. It reflects how we work: children, parents and caregivers, therapists and school teams working toward the same goals.
Where is TEAM Behavioral Consultants located?
We have two centers in Northern New Jersey: 4 Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ 07836, serving Morris County, and 122 US Highway 206, Augusta, NJ 07822, serving Sussex County. In-home ABA therapy and school consultation are available throughout Morris County, Sussex County and the surrounding area.
Who will work with my child?
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assesses your child, writes the treatment plan and supervises treatment on an ongoing basis. Day to day, your child works one-on-one with a trained behavior therapist — a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or behavior technician — who implements that plan under BCBA supervision.
What ages do you work with?
Our ABA services are for children and adolescents, including an early intervention program for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Kidz Connect social skills groups are for children ages 3–10.
How do we get started?
Contact us by phone at (908) 377-0282 or through our contact page. We will talk through your child's needs, check your insurance benefits and schedule an assessment with a BCBA, which becomes your child's individualized treatment plan.
Helpful Resources for Families
What Is ABA Therapy?The fundamentals, explained for parents
Our ServicesIn-home, center-based, school and Kidz Connect
Insurance & CoverageCarriers, verification and what to expect
Family ResourcesTrusted New Jersey and national organizations
Careers at TEAMBCBA, RBT and behavior technician roles
Contact TEAMStart a conversation with our team
Talk With Our Team
Have a question about your child, or wondering whether ABA therapy is the right fit?
Share a few details and someone from our team will reach out to talk it through with you.
Insurance Plans We Work With
We work with the plans below for in-home and center-based ABA therapy. Coverage varies by plan — see insurance details. Ask us about coverage for Kidz Connect.
