Lydia CHanel Shemwell,BCBA, MA Forensic Psychology, Phd candidate
Lydia Chanel Shemwell graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Disability Studies. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from California Baptist University in 2015 and later completed the Board Certified Behavior Analyst program through Florida Institute of Technology in 2021. Lydia is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at National University, specializing in trauma and disaster relief.
Lydia’s passion for supporting individuals with mental health and developmental needs began early in life, shaped by her own experiences witnessing the limited resources available to vulnerable populations. This passion has guided every step of her academic, personal, and professional journey. She is especially committed to providing high-quality, compassionate support to at-risk teenagers and young adults, and she brings a strong sense of purpose, ethics, and excellence to all of her work.
In 2016, Lydia relocated to Colorado and began her career at Firefly Autism, a nonprofit Applied Behavior Analysis organization in the Denver metro area. There, she provided behavior analytic services across home and center-based settings, specializing in clients with intensive behavioral needs, trauma histories, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Lydia joined ASAP in 2022 as the organization’s Clinical Director. She now serves as ASAP’s Executive Director and acting Clinical Director, leading the agency with a focus on integrity, clinical quality, and person-centered care. In her role, she oversees staff development, guides ABA programming and data-based analytics, and supports clients, their families, and the broader community with compassion and dedication.
Lydia’s passion for supporting individuals with mental health and developmental needs began early in life, shaped by her own experiences witnessing the limited resources available to vulnerable populations. This passion has guided every step of her academic, personal, and professional journey. She is especially committed to providing high-quality, compassionate support to at-risk teenagers and young adults, and she brings a strong sense of purpose, ethics, and excellence to all of her work.
In 2016, Lydia relocated to Colorado and began her career at Firefly Autism, a nonprofit Applied Behavior Analysis organization in the Denver metro area. There, she provided behavior analytic services across home and center-based settings, specializing in clients with intensive behavioral needs, trauma histories, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Lydia joined ASAP in 2022 as the organization’s Clinical Director. She now serves as ASAP’s Executive Director and acting Clinical Director, leading the agency with a focus on integrity, clinical quality, and person-centered care. In her role, she oversees staff development, guides ABA programming and data-based analytics, and supports clients, their families, and the broader community with compassion and dedication.
