chrystel@lsautism.org
Chrystle Medina, M.Ed., BCBA, C-TRSE is a passionate and dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience serving the neurodivergent community. Born and raised in California, Chrystle began her journey in the field of autism services shortly after completing her bachelor’s degree, where she discovered her passion for supporting autistic individuals and their families. This calling led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis, after which she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2018.
In 2022, Chrystle became the Founder and CEO of Joyful Behavior Analytic Services, LLC, bringing much-needed, high-quality ABA services to the Salisbury, Maryland area. Joyful was founded with a mission to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed, and assent-based care to neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Chrystle is also a Certified Trauma-Resilience Specialist (C-TRSE) and has extensive experience working with both children and adults across a variety of settings. Her specialties include verbal behavior, early intervention, adaptive skill development, and the ethical reduction of problem behavior. She is especially passionate about creating fun, play-based learning environments that honor each learner’s autonomy, voice, and individual needs.
In her spare time, Chrystle enjoys giving back to her local community by volunteering with the Lower Shore Autism Community, supporting events and initiatives that uplift and connect neurodivergent individuals and their families.
