Dr. Joanne M. Kling, Ed.D.

Overview

Dr. Kling is the founder of The Center for Positive Behavior, LLC, where she supports children, teens, adults, and families. Her goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. With children, she takes a collaborative approach using play therapy, behavioral strategies, and coping tools to help them thrive. For teens and adults, she offers a calm, grounded environment to explore emotions, overcome challenges, and build healthier patterns. Family work is also a key part of her practice.

She earned her Doctoral Degree in Education from Gwynedd Mercy University where she conducted significant research on the effects of stress and anxiety. She also holds a Master’s Certification in Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University.

As an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Dr. Kling possesses advanced skills in working with individuals on the autism spectrum. She is also proficient in ADHD assessment and evidence-informed treatment.

Education

Education
Doctoral Degree in Education from Gwynedd Mercy University
Master’s Certification in Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University

Affiliations, Licenses, Certificates, and Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)