Built on Compassion, Expertise, and Ethical Practice
Meet Our Team!
Behavioral services should be steady, respectful, and grounded in everyday life.
We combine decades of clinical experience with careful listening and collaborative planning. We value precision in assessment, clarity in communication, and practical strategies that families and teams can realistically use.
Get to Know the Innovation Behavior Services Team
Melissa Utz, MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director & Ethics Lead
Melissa brings over a decade of experience in child development and applied behavior analysis. She guides clinical quality and training with a focus on ethical, practical support that fits real life. Families and clinicians appreciate her thoughtful leadership and steady commitment to respectful, data-informed practice.
Dr. Christine Barthold, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, NBC-HWC - Senior Clinician
Dr. Barthold combines nearly 30 years of behavioral science experience with wellness coaching and trauma-informed care. She supports clinical excellence and professional growth at Innovation Behavior Services, helping teams translate research into meaningful, individualized support plans. She earned her BCBA in 2001 and is uniquely credentialed as both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). She is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr)
John Foss - Office Manager & Insurance Liaison
John manages operations, scheduling, and insurance coordination with reliability and care. His experience in navigating coverage and logistics helps families feel confident and clear about next steps as they begin services.
Maureen Foss, MS, BCBA, LBA, LABA - Clinician, Managing Director
Maureen brings more than three decades of experience in behavioral services across home, school, and community settings. Her work emphasizes careful assessment, individualized planning, and collaboration with families and support teams. She values clarity, respect, and measurable outcomes that translate into everyday life.