Kyo

We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Melissa Willa and Colin Davitian founded our company in 2005 in San Francisco, CA, originally as Gateway Learning Group. We specialize in home and school-based therapy for children with autism and developmental disabilities. Our services help children build skills, confidence, and support. We offer:

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Behavior Assessments
• Developmental Assessments
• Parent Training
• School District Support & Consultation
• Social Skills Training

Our approach is child-centric and naturalistic. We focus on building meaningful skills through daily life routines. We personalize therapy programs based on a child’s strengths and family goals. These programs are results-driven and happen in natural settings like home, school, and the community. We collaborate closely with families, using the Kyo Care app for real-time scheduling, communication, and progress tracking. Norwest Venture Partners supports us. We also work with a Scientific Advisory Board of autism researchers to improve patient outcomes.

Our mission is to help create more fulfilling lives for our clients, employees, and for each other. Our mission, “Make Every Moment Count,” is to inspire and develop people with autism. We combine science and empathy to design customized ABA therapy built on innovation and creativity.

Our core values are:

• Humble: We are direct, candid, and open to new ideas.
• Curious: We continuously learn.
• Effective: We are outcome-focused for clients and employees.
• Compassionate: We deeply care about families.
• Tenacious: We persistently work to help each child reach their potential.

Kyo has 501 to 1000 employees. Its culture is driven, open, and ambitious, encouraging individuals to make an impact. Kyo emphasizes making every minute count when teams are together and supporting employees when apart. Kyo integrates scientific discovery with empathy. It values diverse perspectives and people, and it promotes diversity and inclusion.

Kyo offers a supportive, team-based environment that prioritizes professional growth, mentorship, ongoing paid training, and leadership opportunities. This includes The Autism Leadership Academy for BCBAs. Work-life balance is important, and flexible scheduling options are available for roles like BCBAs, which can include hybrid telehealth and in-person services.

Kyo’s leadership team includes Co-Founders Melissa Willa (Chief Clinical Officer) and Colin Davitian (CEO), along with Rob Gerber (CFO), Deepa Shah (Chief Growth Officer), and Kelly Majestic Eales (Senior Vice President of Clinical Services).

We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees get paid time off, including 19 vacation days and 10 paid holidays. We also offer a 401(k) program with company matching.

We support professional development through:

• 1:1 mentorship
• Paid RBT credentials or state licenses
• Ongoing paid training
• Reimbursement for supervision hours
• Tuition support for BCBA graduate students We also provide company-supported access to required CEUs.

Other benefits include cell phone stipends, quarterly bonuses, short-term disability, commuter benefits, a company laptop, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Therapists receive paid drive time between clients. We also host monthly wellness and regular social events. Some positions qualify for relocation bonuses ($6,000) and sign-on bonuses ($5,000).