Crescent is a small team of heart-centered consultants who’ve spent years working with kids and families—and decided it was time to do things differently.

Support should feel human

—and even fun! We believe you are the expert on your own life, and we are here to listen, collaborate and grow with you.

Crescent’s Philosophy

Our neuro-affirming, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed care is designed to meet you where you’re at. We listen first— honoring your lived experience and working with you to co-create care that is collaborative, flexible, and empowering.

We’re guided by our values—quality, compassion, collaboration, empowerment, and growth. Whether you’re looking for support at home, in your community, or across Washington through telehealth, we’re here to help in a way that feels good and makes sense for your family.

Evidence-Based Supports that fit your daily life.

Crescent’s method is rooted in evidence-based supports and empathetic listening. Our team members have over a decade of experience teaching, learning, and collaborating with families in ways that fit their daily life. Some of our modalities and additional information on their efficacy are below:

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)

What is it: This is how problems get solved! Developed by Dr. Ross Greene, CPS helps caregivers and children solve problems together rather than using power or control. CPS reframes the way we approach difficulty and expectations- moving away from blame and fostering connection.
Why we use it: CPS improves relationships, reduces challenging behaviors, and builds skills through collaborative conversation. It’s especially effective for children who are often misunderstood or mislabeled as “defiant.”

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

What is it: MI is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication that strengthens a person’s motivation for change by honoring their autonomy and voice.
Why we use it: Especially effective with teens, young adults, and parents, MI has decades of research behind it and is known for improving outcomes in areas like executive functioning, independence, and emotional well-being. It reduces resistance and builds internal motivation.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT/AIM)

What is it: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and AIM (Accept. Identify. Move) help individuals identify their values, accept their thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals.
Why we use it: ACT-based approaches improve emotional regulation, reduce distress, and support psychological flexibility. AIM, adapted for young people and those with support needs, is a powerful framework to teach emotional insight, decision-making, and resilience.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Reimagined at Crescent

What is it: ABA focuses on understanding and supporting behavior through evidence-based strategies that help individuals learn meaningful skills.
Why we use it: At Crescent, we use ABA with a trauma-informed, consent-based lens—avoiding compliance-driven methods and focusing on collaboration and dignity.

Meet The Team

Alley Meyer, MA LBA BCBA, IBA (she/her)

Alley is the co-founder of Crescent and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent kids, teens, young adults, and their families. Alley is passionate about promoting autonomy, building real-life skills, and driving systems change through inclusive, person-centered support.

As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, Alley brings a deeply personal and affirming lens to their work. Their approach is grounded in collaboration, creativity, and trust—centering relationships, emotional safety, and long-term, real-world growth. She specializes in executive functioning, communication/emotional regulation and navigating life transitions with compassion and care. When she’s not working, you can find Alley out in the garden with her wife June, hanging out with her animals—Selkie (her fluffy black dog), Puck (an orange one-eyed cat), and Zeus (a grumpy black cat)—or curled up with a fantasy novel and a giant iced coffee.

Jyoti Suri, MA, LBA, BCBA (she/her)

Co-Founder

Jyoti is Crescent’s co-founder and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience working alongside neurodivergent individuals ages 18 months to 18 years—as well as their families, schools, and communities. She believes in supporting the whole person, and her approach is always compassion-led, neuro-affirming, and grounded in consent and collaboration. Jyoti is especially passionate about creating inclusive spaces where every person feels safe, understood, and empowered.

When she’s not working with families or mentoring her team, you can find Jyoti out in nature with her dog Lola (and sometimes cat Marvin), practicing yoga, or cooking up new treats. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Seattle Children’s Theatre and is an active advocate for access, inclusion, and equity in the arts and beyond.