Yanhong Guo

Trilingual AMFT and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with dual graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy (Touro University Worldwide, Summa Cum Laude) and Applied Behavior Analysis (Florida Institute of Technology). Over nine years of ABA clinical experience including six years as Program Manager at a large ABA agency, with specialized expertise serving Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking families. Experienced in FBA/BIP, behavioral assessment, caregiver training, and staff supervision across clinic, home, and community settings.

Program Manager / Mid-Level Supervisor - ACES Compassionate LLC - Bay Area, CA

(2016-01 - 2022-12)

Clinic and home-based ABA therapy practice.

• Delivered clinic- and home-based ABA therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 3–27) with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring behavioral disorders
• Supervised Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians, providing performance feedback, skills training, and BBS-compliant documentation (2016–2019)
• Promoted to Program Manager upon obtaining BCBA certification (August 2019); expanded supervision to include mid-level supervisors alongside direct clinical staff
• Managed a BCBA caseload of approximately 40 active clients; conducted FBAs, wrote BIPs, and led caregiver training across clinic and home settings
• Coordinated program operations including scheduling, authorization management, and compliance with funding and regulatory requirements

Owner & BCBA · ABA Clinician - Psyan LLC · StriveHigh - Oakland, CA · Bay Area, CA

(2022-01)

Bilingual ABA clinical practice and contract services.

• Own and operate Psyan LLC, a bilingual ABA clinical practice serving Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking families across the Bay Area
• Contract ABA clinical services with StriveHigh, delivering home- and community-based therapy to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
• Conduct VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, FAST, and QABF assessments; translate results into measurable behavioral goals and individualized program plans
• Develop FBAs, BIPs, and comprehensive reassessment reports with DSM-5 medical necessity justifications
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and maintain clinical compliance across authorization cycles
• Provide culturally and linguistically responsive services to bilingual Chinese-speaking families; collaborate with school teams, SLPs, and OTs on IEP-aligned interventions

AMFT Practicum Clinician - Touro University Worldwide - Remote / Telehealth

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

MFT Training Clinic practicum.

• Completed 320 supervised clinical hours in individual, couples, family, and group therapy modalities
• Applied CBT, EFT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques across diverse client presentations
• Provided bilingual (Mandarin/English) therapy to Chinese-speaking clients navigating acculturation stress, family conflict, and trauma
• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, DSM-5 differential diagnosis, and case conceptualization

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy (LPCC Emphasis) - Touro University Worldwide (2025-12)

Master of Arts - Adult Education - San Francisco State University (2008-01 - 2010-12)

BCBA Licensing Coursework - Applied Behavior Analysis - Florida Institute of Technology (2016-01 - 2019-12)