Breakthrough Learning Group was founded in 2014 with the intention of providing individualized therapy in the child’s natural environment. We believe that children are doing the best they can with the internal and external resources they have available to them in any given moment. We work to help a child build up their internal resources, while identifying changes that may be made externally to support positive change. Our practice has grown to serve children presenting with a spectrum of symptoms and difficulties. Considering the whole child in the context of the family, school, community, and internal factors, we work as a team to design and put in place the most effective and meaningful evidence-based approach for your unique child and circumstances.
Caitlin Lostan, PsyD, BCBA, NCSP
Founder, Director
Dr. Cait founded Breakthrough Learning Group in 2014. As a board certified behavior analyst, NJ licensed psychologist, and NJ licensed school psychologist, Dr. Lostan offers a compassionate, child-centered, collaborative approach to treating the whole child and family. She has worked in public schools, private schools, home, and community. Dr. Lostan provides psychological, academic, and behavioral assessment, school consultation, staff training, child therapy and parent coaching.
Marissa Ferguson, MA, BCBA
ABA Clinical Supervisor
Marissa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University. She completed her clinical supervision at Alpine Learning Group in New Jersey. Marissa specializes in staff training as well as teaching using the principals of applied behavior analysis to increase adaptive skills and facilitate independence.