Flourish
For children and families
Support for parents and kids, from bedtime and mealtime struggles to developmental differences. No diagnosis needed. We focus on your connection with your child, not only on changing behavior.
Explore FlourishPractical, caring support for kids, teens, and adults.
We help you understand why behavior happens, then build skills and routines that fit your real life. Online across Mississippi and Kentucky, and in person near Grenada, Mississippi.
- Private-pay practice
- Led by Licensed Behavior Analysts
- Online and in person
Hard moments we help with
You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to ask for help. If one of these sounds like your week, we can talk.
- Bedtime takes two hours and everyone ends up in tears.Flourish, for families
- School mornings feel like a battle before we even leave the house.Flourish, for families
- My teen is overwhelmed and can't seem to get started.Navigate, for teens and adults
- I know what I should do. I just can't make myself do it.Navigate, for teens and adults
- Work and family stress follow me everywhere.Navigate, for teens and adults
- I want a calmer relationship with food and my body.Nourish, for health and wellness
Find the support that fits
We organize our work into pathways, each built around a different need. Not sure where you fit? Tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right one.
Navigate
For teens and adults
Practical coaching for school stress, work stress, parenting, sleep, focus, and big life changes. Tools you can start using this week, explained in plain language.
Explore NavigateMore ways we help
- NourishA healthier relationship with food, movement, and your body. No diet culture, no shame.
- AdvocateBehavior expertise for courts, attorneys, schools, and organizations that work with people in the legal system.
- AscendStep-by-step tutoring that tracks progress, so you can see what's working.Launching soon
- ClaritySupport for families and care teams when memory and thinking change.Launching soon
How we work
We call it science with soul. We use proven methods and we treat every person as a whole person, never as a diagnosis. Rigor and compassion belong together.
We start with you
Before we talk about goals, we listen to what matters to you and your family.
We work with you, not at you
You know your life best. Plans are built together and changed together.
We measure what matters
We track progress so you can see what's working and what isn't, in plain numbers and plain words.
More than changing behavior
We're after a life that works for you, not just a list of fixed problems.
What happens when you reach out
No pressure and no long forms. Here's what to expect.
You send a message
Tell us a little about what's going on. A few sentences is plenty.
We talk
We set up a first conversation by phone or video to learn about you and see if we're a good fit.
We make a plan together
Goals come from your priorities, not from a template.
We begin and check in often
We review progress with you regularly and adjust as life changes.
What it costs
Illuma is a private-pay practice, so we don't bill insurance. We share our fees during your first conversation, before you decide anything.
Behavior science belongs to everyone.
It can help at every age and stage of life.
Behavior science is the study of why people do what they do, and how to help when something isn't working. It's often linked to one group of people or one kind of program. We think it can help at home, at school, at work, and in the community.
Illuma was started by two behavior analysts who wanted care that is warm, honest, and built around the person in front of us.
Nicole Parks
Co-founder. Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and International Behavior Analyst (IBA).
More than 20 years of experience. Based in Kentucky.
Cierra Haynes
Co-founder. Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
8 years of experience. Based in Mississippi.
Questions people ask
Do you take insurance?
No. Illuma is a private-pay practice. We share our fees in your first conversation, before you decide anything.
Do we need a diagnosis?
No. Many people come to us with everyday struggles, like bedtime, school stress, or feeling overwhelmed. A diagnosis isn't required for Flourish or Navigate.
Is this therapy?
It depends on the pathway. Flourish is behavior support for parents and children. Navigate and Nourish are coaching, which focuses on skills and action rather than talking through your past. If another kind of care would serve you better, we'll say so.
What does 'Licensed Behavior Analyst' mean?
A Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) holds a state license to practice behavior analysis. Most are also Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), a national credential that requires a graduate degree, supervised training, and a certification exam. Licensing is granted state by state, so we are happy to tell you exactly where each of us is licensed.
Is this ABA?
Our work is built on applied behavior analysis (ABA), the science of how behavior works and changes. Many people only know ABA from one type of program. We use it more broadly, always with warmth, choice, and respect for the person.
Is it online or in person?
Most of our work happens online, across Mississippi and Kentucky. In-person support is available near Grenada, Mississippi.
How do I know which pathway is right?
You don't have to figure it out first. Send us a message about what's going on and we'll point you in the right direction.
Start a conversation
Tell us a little about what's going on. A few sentences is plenty. We'll reply by email to set up a first conversation.
Prefer email? Write to us at
info@illumabehavioralhealth.com
When we reply, we'll also confirm which member of our team can work with you where you live.