About Trish Schnabel
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Trish Schnabel is a licensed mental health professional who holds credentials as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to supporting children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. She focuses on helping individuals strengthen coping skills, improve executive functioning, and build healthier relationships. Her approach combines emotional support with practical skill development, assisting clients to manage daily demands, personal transitions, and long-term goals while maintaining dignity and self-respect throughout the therapeutic process.
Clinical Focus and Experience
Trish Schnabel has more than twenty-five years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, along with extensive experience addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. Her clinical areas of focus include anxiety, depression, attention-related challenges, life stressors, codependency, and the unique needs of military-connected families. She works with both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing individualized care that respects personal strengths and challenges. Her work is guided by evidence-based practices and a steady belief that meaningful change occurs through consistency, understanding, and collaboration.
Counseling Practice
Trish Schnabel currently provides individual, group, and family counseling services, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, executive functioning difficulties, and relationship concerns. She conducts thorough clinical assessments and develops treatment plans that align with best practices while remaining responsive to each client’s goals. She collaborates with other professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic care. In addition, she facilitates psychoeducational workshops on stress management, autism-related concerns, executive functioning, and healthy coping strategies for everyday life.
Applied Behavior Analysis Leadership
Trish Schnabel has successfully operated an applied behavior analysis practice for many years, providing consultation and direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Her work has included interviewing caregivers and support staff, observing individuals in natural environments, and assessing current supports and interventions. She identified practical adjustments to environments and services to meet individual needs better. She also developed behavior support plans and provided training to caregivers and professionals, emphasizing respectful, ethical, and sustainable strategies that support long-term skill development.
Supervision and Professional Development
Trish Schnabel has supervised behavior analyst candidates and registered technicians, supporting professional growth and ethical practice within the field. Her supervision emphasized accountability, clarity, and collaboration, ensuring that services were delivered consistently and with care. She provided guidance on assessments, intervention planning, and implementation while reinforcing the importance of data-informed decision-making. Her approach to supervision reflected her belief that strong professional foundations directly contribute to improved outcomes for individuals and families receiving services.
Service to Military Families
Trish Schnabel has dedicated many years to volunteering with military families and veterans, drawing from personal experience as an army spouse. She supported families through deployments, reunifications, frequent relocations, and the stress associated with combat exposure and trauma. Her service included participation on a state-level educational committee focused on reducing barriers for military-connected children. Her volunteer efforts were formally recognized for their positive impact on military communities and their commitment to public service and advocacy.
Community Involvement
Trish Schnabel remains actively engaged in community service beyond her professional roles. She volunteers with programs supporting individuals with special needs, assists local group homes, and participates in initiatives honoring veterans and older adults. She also helped establish a sensory-friendly movie program in a previous community, allowing families with children with special needs to enjoy inclusive recreational experiences. The program became a valued local resource and reflected her dedication to accessibility and community connection.
Education and Personal Interests
Trish Schnabel earned an undergraduate degree in psychology, followed by a graduate degree in community agency counseling, supported by research and clinical training. She later completed advanced graduate certification in behavior analysis, focusing on assessment, intervention evaluation, executive functioning, and crisis support. Outside of professional life, she values time with family and friends, traveling, attending concerts, and maintaining an active lifestyle through daily walks with her dogs. She also enjoys college football and values balance, gratitude, and meaningful connection.