About Us
Meet Our Founder!
Carissa Coker is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience working with children with autism and their families. She received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from NOVA Southeastern University in 2013, and is an expert in providing behavior analytic services to clients across clinical, home-based, and community-based settings. Carissa has served on the management and executive levels for multiple ABA companies in the Clarksville area. She has also been recognized as an Honored Listee of the Marquis Who’s Who.
Carissa has a passion working with children during early intervention and with severe problem behavior. She is dedicated to advocating for medical necessity with insurance companies to better serve her clients. She has devoted time to supporting and mentoring clinical staff through trainings and direct contact in the field to ensure positive outcomes. Carissa has been an integral part in the lives of so many children throughout her career, and is honored to continue to provide these services to our local families.
Clarksville Autism Center
Clarksville Autism Center LLC was born out of the idea of taking back power from private equity and giving it back to the practitioner. Our company is looking to empower parents and practitioners through 4 key services.
- Providing the best ABA therapy in our ability
- Providing an easy way to communicate with parents
- Providing the simplest practice management platform
- Transparent billing for families
Mission Statement
At Clarksville Autism Center LLC, our mission is to deliver high-quality, individualized ABA services that foster meaningful progress for our clients while cultivating a positive and supportive environment for our team. We are dedicated to empowering our staff through professional development, collaboration, and recognition, ensuring they are motivated, valued, and equipped to provide the best care possible. By prioritizing both staff well-being and client success, we aim to create a culture where everyone can grow, thrive, and achieve their fullest potential.
Our Vision
At Clarksville Autism Center LLC, our vision is to create a transformative environment where exceptional staff and clients thrive together. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and continuous growth—empowering our dedicated team to deliver the highest quality ABA services while prioritizing both the well-being of our staff and the progress of our clients. Through compassion, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence, we aim to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve, ensuring every individual reaches their fullest potential in an environment that values respect, growth, and mutual success.
Core Values
At Clarksville Autism Center LLC we believe that everyone should have an opportunity to live their best quality of life possible. We will build foundational skills to bring about meaningful growth and change. We will be committed to help our team overcome obstacles and set each one of our families and team members up for success. We will value human dignity and have the utmost respect for the clients we serve and our team. This is an integral part to our success as we value an environment where people can thrive. With these core values being our focus, Clarksville Autism Center -empowered by Finni- is committed to ensuring we follow each core value to achieve our mission of being a world-class ABA company that values their families and employees.
Our six core values, represented by the letters in ‘autism,’ drive our commitment to excellence:
- Achieving Progress: Tailoring therapy plans to meet each child’s unique needs and abilities, fostering continuous growth and development.
- Unity in Care: Cultivating a collaborative environment where families, therapists, and educators work together to provide holistic support and guidance.
- Trust and Transparency: Building trust through open communication, transparency, and ethical practices in all aspects of our services.
- Individualized Approach: Implementing personalized strategies that address the diverse challenges and strengths of each child, promoting meaningful progress.
- Social Inclusion: Fostering social skills and community integration to empower children with autism to thrive in diverse social settings.
- Maximizing Potential: Empowering children with autism to reach their fullest potential by nurturing their strengths, fostering independence, and enhancing their quality of life.
Through our unwavering commitment to these goals, we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of children with autism and their families.
