Bend Clinic Location
Bend Clinic Staff
At Lindegard Therapy, our technicians are extremely dedicated. Our supervision to technician ratio goes above and beyond board standards and all of our technicians are RBAI certified and go through extensive training prior to working with children.
Julia Linden
Co-Founder
M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
While working for a small therapy company in Washington, DC Julia discovered an untapped interest in working with children with Autism. Witnessing the results of robust research-based therapies like ABA motivated Julia to pursue a career in the field and in 2013 she went on to earn her M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education, from The George Washington University. In 2014, Julia became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 10 years of experience working with children with Autism, Developmental Delays, and related Speech and Language Disorders across settings – schools, homes and the community.
Applied Behavior Analysis continues to guide and inform Julia’s commitment to providing comprehensive, research-based therapy programs to children with ASD. At Lindegard Therapy, Julia focuses on helping children who have behavioral difficulties, learn to be more independent through becoming toilet trained, eating a larger variety of foods and sleeping through the night.
In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with her 2 Labradors – Gunner & Lady Bird exploring the Pacific NW!
David Garder (he/him)
Co-Founder
M.S., CCC-SLP, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Speech Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
David's love of language inspired him to earn a B.A. in linguistics from SUNY, Albany in 2003. During his undergraduate studies, he became familiar with different theoretical frameworks that examine the universal structure of language. He wanted to apply this knowledge in a practical and meaningful way, so he gravitated to the field of Speech Language Pathology. In 2009 he earned an M.S. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from California State University East Bay and has been treating children with speech and language disorders since. In 2018, David earned an M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.
David specializes in helping young children with autism who have Apraxia of Speech learn to start making sounds and use words to get their wants and needs met. David combines principles of Linguistics, Speech Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis to help address speech needs in young children with autism.
When David is not working with kids, he enjoys fly fishing, white water kayaking and hiking.
Jennifer Sanche
Clinical Supervisor
M.S., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
After finding herself constantly fascinated by human behavior especially in child development, Jenny obtained her Bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta with a major in psychology. She began her academic journey researching and applying evidence-based interventions for children with developmental disabilities within the classroom environment. Jenny has honed her skills working in a variety of inclusive and special education classrooms for 2 years, discovering her passion in supporting children’s functional learning, life skills and communication needs. Jenny joined the team at Lindegard in 2020 and passed her BCBA exam in early 2024.
In her spare time Jenny loves art, training and hiking with her Australian Shepard, Finley, and continuously exploring the pacific northwest in all its natural beauty.
Joseph Reames (he/him)
B.S., RBAI
Clinical Fellow
Joseph Reames grew up in Dallas, TX. His passion for the development of young minds started by teaching sports skills classes to toddlers while in high school. After obtaining his BA in sociology with a minor in ABA from the University of Kansas in 2015, Joseph moved back to Dallas and began teaching in classrooms as a lead, for children ages 2-6. In 2020, Joseph began working in the field of ABA. After gaining a year of experience providing ABA Therapy in both clinic and home settings, Joseph decided to pack up and move to Oregon in 2021.
Joseph feels honored to be working with and advocating for those within the ASD community. When Joseph isn’t working, he loves to go hiking, take beach trips and enjoy all the wonderful activities the pacific northwest has to offer.
Jessica Davies
B.S., RBAI
Behavior Interventionist
After attending college in Santa Barbara, California, Jessie graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences and a Minor degree in Professional Editing. Working with children who have Autism and setting them up for success was something Jessie was extremely interested in. Inspired by the efficacy of Behavioral Intervention, Jessie ultimately decided to pursue a career in the field. She has over 5 years of experience working interpersonally in both private and public companies. Here at Lindegard Therapy, Jessie works as a RBAI and hopes to grow her abilities to teach individuals how to communicate and behave in accordance with their best interests.
In her free time, Jessie is an avid artist and writer. She enjoys working on projects at the park or at a cafe!
Marie Andreé Gabriel
RBAI
Behavior Interventionist
After being born and raised in Guatemala, Marie moved to the U.S to attend university. Marie’s studies are multifaceted, ranging from medicine, biology, and chemistry. Now Marie is working toward her Bachelors degree in communications and speech disorders. She aims to get her Masters in speech and language pathology. Marie has over four years of experience in the medical field starting as a medical assistant and then working as a licensed practical nurse. Furthermore, Marie has experience in internal medicine and adult/pediatric oncology. Her abundant experience in medicine has sparked a new passion, which is working as a children’s speech pathologist. Here at Lindegard Therapy, Marie works as a RBAI, which she hopes will supplement her current knowledge.
In her free time, Marie enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She is an avid mountain biker, skier, and swimmer, but she loves to knit just as often!
Cooper Sherfield
RBAI
Behavior Interventionist
Cooper is originally from a small town in rural Wisconsin. In her struggle to determine what she wanted to do as an adult, Cooper started working as a paraprofessional in a middle school in Moorhead, MN. Here she was also approached about working after school and during the summer as a direct support professional, this is were her love for working with children on the spectrum blossomed. Cooper desired to see a little more country and decided to move to the Pacific Northwest in August of 2023. Her desire to work with higher needs children is what drove her to the field of ABA. She finds true joy in seeing the positive differences she can give to children and their families.
In her free time Cooper enjoys spending time with her family and friend. She also enjoys camping, going on hikes and paddle boarding.
Sarah Stewart
B.S., RBAI
Behavior Interventionist
Sarah graduated from Western Oregon University in 2024 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Public Health. She has always been passionate about empowering youth to enhance their self-efficacy, voice, and social skills. During her time in college, Sarah was introduced to ABA, which sparked her interest in the field. Her experience as a youth mentor in her community deepened her interest in ABA, as she witnessed firsthand the significant impact that small changes can have on an individual’s life. Sarah is eager to expand her knowledge and skills in ABA during her time at Lindegard.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, hiking, creating lasting memories with friends, and cuddling with her dog.
