Samantha Byrne, M.S., BCBA is a San Diego native and has always had a passion for helping others. Samantha Byrne holds a degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from the University of Oregon and earned her Master’s degree in Behavioral Psychology from Pepperdine University. She has been with Optimum Behavioral Health since 2017 and brings 10+ years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities, with a specialized focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Samantha is passionate about supporting children and their families through individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral services that promote growth, independence, and meaningful progress.