Meet Our Behavior Consultants

  Sherrie is the founder and owner of Xcepted Corporation and has dedicated her career to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sherrie holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

With more than ten years of experience as a Behavior Consultant, Sherrie has extensive knowledge working with individuals of all ages and varying levels of behavioral needs. She has experience supporting individuals on the Autism spectrum, individuals with sensory processing challenges, and those displaying complex or challenging behaviors. Sherrie believes every individual deserves compassion, understanding, respect, and the opportunity to live their best life.

Sherrie is passionate about taking a person-centered approach and understands that every individual’s needs, strengths, and goals are unique. She works closely with families, caregivers, and support teams to develop individualized strategies that encourage growth, independence, emotional regulation, and improved quality of life.

Throughout her career, Sherrie has trained direct-care staff, caregivers, and families in behavior management techniques and implementation of Behavior Support Plans in home, work, and community settings. She is dedicated to helping individuals succeed through consistency, positive reinforcement, patience, and support.

Prior to working within the Medicaid Waiver program, Sherrie worked with juveniles in Allen County, further strengthening her experience in advocacy, behavior support, and community-based services.

Sherrie founded Xcepted Corporation on the mission of care, compassion, and advocacy, striving every day to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of the individuals and families served by the company.

  Brooke has a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) degree, from Indiana University. She has a Bachelor of social Work obtained from Indiana Wesleyan University. Brooke has eleven years of experience working with the intellectually-disabled population, prior to becoming a Behavior Consultant. She worked as a direct care professional supporting individuals in Medicaid waiver homes, supportive living and workshop setting.  Brooke worked her way up to Program Coordinator, coordinating training, staffing and services for members with intellectual disabilities. She has two years of experience working with families and children involved in the Department of Child Services.  Brooke provided case management and behavioral modification to children involved in with the Department. 

Brooke understands the working systems within the waiver world. She has experience working with individuals of all variance of needs. Brooke maintains a person-centered approach and strongly advocates for each individual’s needs. She has experience advocating for needs within the school corporation, community and Medicaid waiver setting. Brooke enjoys working with those with intellectual disabilities and making positive changes in their lives.

Jennifer earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in May 2008 from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis through a cohort program offered at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Prior to becoming a Behavior Consultant, Jennifer worked with youth and families through the Indiana Department of Child Services for 21 years, gaining extensive experience supporting children, families, and individuals facing a variety of challenges.

Jennifer is passionate about serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and helping them improve their quality of life through individualized, compassionate support. She values building meaningful relationships and supporting personal growth while empowering individuals to achieve their goals and maximize independence.

Her approach focuses on a client-driven, strength-based philosophy in which the individual’s goals, abilities, and personal strengths remain the priority of the treatment team. Jennifer is committed to helping individuals develop skills that lead to long-term success at home and in the community.

Jennifer joined Xcepted Corporation in October 2018 after four years of experience working as a Behavior Consultant throughout Allen County, Grant County, and surrounding Indiana communities.

Megan has a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) acquired in May 2020 from Ball State University. Megan’s passion for working with children with disabilities started in the summer of 2015, when she was a nanny for two boys with Asperger’s. Following that summer, she picked up a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis during her undergrad at Ball State University. After Megan graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science in December 2017, she got a job as a Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) at an ABA center in Fort Wayne in February 2018. Her background at the ABA clinic helped her build her experience with working with high behaviors, low behaviors, high functioning, low functioning and children with not only a diagnosis of Autism, but other intellectual- disabilities as well. Megan worked withs in the clinic ranging in age from 2 to 14 years old. Megan is very passionate about this field and wanted to learn more, so she started her Master of Arts in ABA August 2018 to start her journey to becoming a BCBA. While working over 40 hours a week at the ABA clinic and pursuing her master’s degree, she was accumulating supervision hours from a BCBA at the clinic. In August 2019, Megan became a RBT Fellow, meaning she worked alongside a BCBA to learn more, consult with individuals and RBTs, and accumulate supervision hours that she needed in order to take the board exam to become a BCBA after she finished her master’s degree. 

Megan wanted to bridge the gap between clinic and home, and this is when she started looking into becoming a Behavior Consultant while studying for the board exam. Megan was excited about this opportunity and joined Xcepted Corp in December 2020 to become a Behavior Consultant. Megan then passed her board exam to become a BCBA in February 2021. Megan continues to grow her knowledge in this field and enjoys expanding on her experience while continuing her career as a Behavior consultant. Megan enjoys creating behavior plans that are individualized and fits each individual’s needs. Megan’s goal is to be able to help as many people as she can in becoming independent and have the best quality of life. Megan is a passionate, driven, dedicated, and caring person to work with. She enjoys helping not only the individuals that she works with, but also the families of those individuals and the staff.   

Jenelle earned her Master of Science in Psychology from Indiana Tech and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Trine University.

Jenelle began her career working as a Parent Educator with the Early Head Start program, where she supported young families by educating parents on child development and developmental milestones while advocating for family wellbeing and success. She later worked with the Indiana Department of Child Services as both a Family Case Manager and service provider, continuing her passion for supporting and advocating for children and families.

Jenelle is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve meaningful success and improve their quality of life. As a Behavior Consultant with Xcepted Corporation, she values building strong relationships, collaborating with families and support teams, and taking a family-centered approach to care. Jenelle believes success comes from working together and ensuring individuals and their families have the support and resources needed to thrive.

Erin has a Master of Science in Health Psychology from Grand Canyon University. Her background includes experience in elementary education, early childhood education, and mild intervention/special education, which has provided her with a strong foundation in supporting individuals with diverse developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs.

Erin is very passionate about helping individuals and families build meaningful, lasting growth by providing personalized and compassionate support. She strives to meet each person where they are, honoring their unique goals, strengths, and desires while creating collaborative plans that support success and independence. Erin deeply values relationship-building and believes trust, consistency, and encouragement are essential to meaningful progress.

Erin brings a high level of energy, creativity, and engagement to her work and enjoys incorporating active, individualized, and strengths-based approaches into services. She strongly values teamwork and collaboration and believe the best outcomes happen when individuals, families, and professionals work together in a supportive and respectful environment. Erin’s goal is to empower individuals to build confidence, develop skills, and create positive changes that improve their quality of life.

Nicole brings extensive experience working with children, families, and individuals in community-based services. She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Indiana Tech University and has worked in a variety of roles focused on advocacy, behavioral support, case management, and quality assurance. Nicole has several years of experience with the Indiana Department of Child Services, where she developed strong skills in assessments, case planning, family support, and crisis management. She is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve success while promoting safety, growth, and positive outcomes within the community.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her children and supporting them in their extracurricular activities, including sports, choir, and plays. She is also a dedicated foster parent who is passionate about helping children thrive and giving them the opportunity to live their best lives.

Sabra  holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of the Rockies and brings over 15 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families. As a Behavior Consultant, she provides personalized support to help individuals build life skills, manage their emotions, and reach their personal goals.

Sabra understands the realities of day-to-day care. She has hands-on experience working directly with individuals in their homes, supportive living environments, and community settings. She has also managed service coordination and staff training, giving her a deep understanding of how to make support systems work effectively for families.

Throughout her career, Sabra has helped individuals navigating developmental disabilities, autism, and significant behavioral or mental health challenges. Because she has worked in schools, residential programs, and the community, she looks at the big picture, understanding how a person’s environment, emotions, and daily life all impact their behavior.

Sabra believes that behavior is a way of communicating an unmet need. She approaches every situation with compassion and practical problem-solving. By working closely with individuals, their families, and their support teams, she helps create realistic, everyday strategies that build trust, consistency, and long-term success.

Beyond providing behavioral advice, Sabra helps create clear support plans, coaches parents and caregivers, connects families with community resources, and helps navigate crisis situations. She is passionate about creating environments where individuals can grow their independence, improve their emotional well-being, and truly thrive at home, at school, and in the community.

Sabra knows that lasting progress happens through strong relationships and teamwork. Her mission is to bridge the gap between complex behavioral challenges and practical, everyday solutions. By removing barriers and building resilience, she ensures that every individual and their family have the support they need to reach their highest potential.