About Behavior Designs Academy:

Allison Gohring, Ed.D., BCBA, LBA- MO, VA, UT and Amber Farrar, M.S., BCBA, LBA- MO, VA

Welcome to Behavior Designs, where passion meets expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. Founded by Allison Gohring and Amber Farrar, we are dedicated to supporting aspiring behavior analysts on their journey to BCBA certification from start to finish.

Our Story

Our partnership began in 2014 when Amber was an undergraduate student and Allison was her professor pursuing her own BCBA certification. What started as a mentor-student relationship has evolved into a powerful collaboration, combining our complementary expertise to help educators and professionals excel in the field of behavior analysis.

Our Combined Expertise

Together, we bring over 37 years of experience in education and behavior analysis to our students:

Allison Gohring, Ed.D., BCBA, LBA (MO, VA, UT)

  • 27 years in education, 9 years as a BCBA

  • Former special education director and college professor

  • Extensive experience across public school, clinic, in-home, and adult day programs

  • Expert in helping educators transition to behavior analysis

Amber Farrar, M.S., BCBA, LBA (MO, VA)

  • 10 years in education, 11 years in ABA, 2 years as a BCBA

  • Former special education teacher and school district behavior interventionist

  • Extensive experience across public school, clinic, in-home, and adult services

  • Specializes in integrating ABA into classroom settings

Our Mission

We are committed to putting as many well-educated, fully-equipped, and confident BCBAs into the field as possible. Whether you're an educator looking to expand your skillset or a professional seeking to make a career change, we're here to systematically help turn your aspiration into a BCBA certification.

Ready to get started? Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and see how we can work together to achieve them.