Meet the Team
Lena Kazaryan, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Hi, I’m Lena Kazaryan — mom, BCBA, and a master of the million little jobs that come with raising kids. My two boys keep me laughing, grounded, and constantly humbled by how unpredictable — and beautiful — family life can be. Between jiu-jitsu tournaments, bedtime negotiations, and the occasional late-night Amazon scroll, I’ve learned that progress isn’t always perfect. But it’s always possible.
I’ve spent most of my life working with kids — more than twenty years of messy, meaningful, unforgettable moments. Fourteen of those have been in the world of Applied Behavior Analysis, where I learned that science and heart can coexist beautifully. I started as a behavior tech, working on living-room floors with families who let me into their world. Eventually, I earned my master’s from the Florida Institute of Technology and became a BCBA, but titles were never what mattered most. What shaped me were the children who taught me patience, the parents who taught me grace, and the hundreds of “ah ha” moments that reminded me why I do this work.
I’ve seen firsthand that what looks “small” from the outside — brushing teeth, trying a new food, saying a word, joining the dinner table — often takes a mountain of love, patience, and hope on the inside. Those moments are never small to me. They’re everything.
As both a clinician and a mom, I’ve also watched close friends navigate the world of autism — the appointments, the waiting lists, the love that feels both fierce and fragile at the same time. Their journeys gave me a deeper understanding of what it means to show up, to listen, and to build a community that helps carry the load. That understanding is at the heart of Saguaro Behavior Consulting.
I built this practice to give families a place where they feel seen, supported, and equipped to help their child grow — without losing themselves in the process. Here, therapy feels human. It’s not about perfection or pressure. It’s about partnership — working side by side, learning together, laughing together, and finding strength in the messy middle.
When I’m not with clients, you’ll find me matside cheering for my boys, experimenting in the kitchen, or stealing a few quiet minutes with cold coffee before life starts back up again.
Saguaro Behavior Consulting isn’t just what I do — it’s who I am. Like the cactus that inspired our name, we grow through resilience. Even in harsh conditions, we can bloom — strong, steady, and full of heart.
Sara Brown, RBT
Hello, I’m Sara Brown — Registered Behavior Technician, educator, and mom to two incredible boys on the autism spectrum who keep me learning, growing, and smiling every single day.
I’ve spent the past fourteen years immersed in the world of Applied Behavior Analysis, supporting children, families, and fellow therapists through both the struggles and the small victories that make this work so meaningful. My career began as an RBT, where I learned that progress is built on patience and connection — not perfection. I later transitioned into teaching within an inclusive preschool classroom, a place where laughter, learning, and belonging came together in the most beautiful ways.
These experiences shaped how I view my work today. I now have the privilege of training and mentoring new RBTs — guiding them not only in the science of behavior but in the heart behind it. For me, it’s about modeling compassion, curiosity, and the belief that every child’s potential deserves to be seen and celebrated.
As a mom, I understand the days that feel endless and the nights that feel uncertain. I also know the power of community — of having someone who truly gets it. That’s why I’m passionate about building spaces where families feel supported, accepted, and never alone on their journey.
Outside of work, you’ll find me surrounded by my boys, usually in the middle of our joyful chaos — laughing, learning, and reminding myself that progress often hides in the quiet moments.
Because at the end of the day, this work isn’t just about behavior change — it’s about connection, resilience, and believing in the beauty of each individual story.