In 2018, Monika established Foothills Behavior Specialists in Washington State, a thriving practice built on her vision of providing family-centered, high-quality ABA therapy. After several successful years serving families in the Pacific Northwest, Monika and her family relocated to Hermosa, South Dakota, where she founded Beautiful Minds to bring the same level of compassionate, evidence-based care to children and families across the Black Hills region.

Today, Monika continues to grow in her field while pursuing her PhD. She lives in Hermosa with her husband, their children, two dogs—Cash (Pitbull) and Daisy (Rottweiler)—and five cats. Outside of her work, she enjoys music and traveling and camping with her family in their RV.

For Monika, ABA is not just a career—it’s a calling. Every milestone a child achieves and every family that feels supported reinforces why she built these practices: to create a place where children can thrive and families never feel alone on their journey.