Every kid deserves to be seen. Really seen.
Compassionate, individualized behavioral support that looks beyond the behavior to understand the child, their needs, and the story behind them.
Our approach
At Illuminate, we believe behavior tells a story. Before we ask, “How do we stop this behavior?” we want to understand, “What might this person be trying to tell us?”
Our work brings together Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and social work to look beyond what we see on the surface. Behavior doesn’t happen in isolation—it is shaped by relationships, experiences, environments, trauma, available skills, and the systems surrounding a person. Understanding those pieces helps us respond with greater compassion and create support that truly fits the person in front of us.
We bring this approach to everything we do through three pathways: direct client services, professional consultation, and training and education. Whether we’re supporting a child and family, collaborating with another professional, or teaching a team how to better understand behavior, our goal remains the same: to see the whole person, understand the need behind the behavior, and build meaningful skills that create lasting change.
Through a holistic, individualized approach, we consider not only behavior, but also the person’s strengths, relationships, emotional well-being, lived experiences, environment, and support system. This allows us to meet children and families where they are while helping professionals and organizations create environments where the people they serve can feel understood, supported, and successful. Sometimes the most important shift isn’t changing the person—it’s changing the way we understand and respond to them.
Our mission.
At Illuminate Behavioral Consulting, we believe wholeheartedly that there's no such thing as a bad kid. Every child, regardless of their past or present challenges, possesses inherent worth and potential. Our mission is to create spaces where foster children feel seen, heard, and valued, and where their unique strengths can shine. We understand that foster children often face a complex combination of trauma, loss, and instability, which can manifest in challenging behaviors. However, we view these behaviors as signals of unmet needs, not as flaws or failures.
Meet Amanda Hineline
Amanda Hineline is a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Clinical Director, and the founder of Illuminate Behavioral Consulting, LLC, based in Phoenix, AZ. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and more recently in social work, Amanda has had the privilege of working with numerous children and adults who have faced trauma and mental illness. Her career is dedicated to supporting foster youth, children diagnosed with ASD or other diagnoses, and vulnerable populations.
Amanda holds a Master of Education degree, specializing in ABA from Arizona State University and is pursuing a Master of Social Work from Grand Canyon University, expected to be completed in September 2026. She is deeply committed to helping children and young adults overcome their challenges and find a path to healing and growth.
Driven by a profound desire to empower individuals to reach their full potential, Amanda’s work in therapy is a testament to her dedication. Her approach combines clinical excellence with empathy and humor, recognizing that building trust and rapport is key to the therapeutic process. Amanda firmly believes that a good laugh can be an essential part of the healing journey.
Amanda is passionate about working with children impacted by trauma, particularly those in the foster care system. She has extensive experience providing behavioral assessments, direct therapy, crisis intervention, and developing individualized interventions. Through her volunteer work, Amanda has witnessed the profound importance of building trusting, compassionate relationships with foster youth. Her interventions focus on creating a sense of safety and connection, which she believes are essential for behavioral change and emotional healing. Her work in these settings has reinforced her commitment to designing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral interventions that foster healing, resilience, and well-being.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Amanda provides consultation services, sharing her knowledge and expertise to help other professionals in the field provide the best possible care. Whether conducting comprehensive behavioral assessments or providing direct therapy, Amanda’s expertise and passion are centered on supporting children in their journey toward healing and growth.
With Amanda, you find an experienced and passionate professional committed to supporting children on their path to healing and personal growth.
M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Founder
How We Can Support You
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01 — Direct Client Services
For Children & Families
Individualized behavioral services that look beyond the behavior to understand each child's strengths, needs, experiences, and environment.
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02 — Professional Consultation
For Professionals & Organizations
Collaborative consultation for caregivers, clinicians, schools, agencies, and child-serving organizations navigating behavioral concerns, complex cases, or systems of support.
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03 — Training & Speaking
For Teams, Agencies & Conferences
Engaging, practical training that helps professionals look beyond challenging behavior, understand what it may be communicating, and respond with greater confidence and compassion.
Where We Work
Illuminate offers flexible options designed to meet the needs of clients, professionals, and organizations.
Direct Client Services
Amanda Hineline is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Arizona and Washington, allowing direct behavioral services to be provided within those states based on location, clinical needs, and service availability.
Arizona
In-Person + Telehealth
Washington
Telehealth
Professional Consultation
Consultation is available on an individual basis for professionals, caregivers, agencies, schools, and other child-serving organizations. Availability and format are determined based on the needs, location, and scope of each consultation.
Training & Speaking
Workshops, staff trainings, and professional presentations are available in person or remotely for organizations, agencies, schools, conferences, and professional teams.
Not sure which option fits your needs?
Contact us and we’ll help you determine the best place to start.
There’s always more to the story.
We believe understanding behavior starts with understanding the person behind it. By looking beyond what we see on the surface, we can better understand what behavior may be communicating and respond in ways that build connection, strengthen skills, and create meaningful change.
