Achieving True Self, Inc.

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Achieving True Self, Inc.

Services and supports in MD, PA, VA, & WV for individuals w/ autism, intellectual disabilities, &/or behavioral health needs.

Determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self. Achieving True Self serves individuals, families, schools, and their surrounding communities impacted by autism, behavioral health diagnoses, and intellectual disabilities. ATS provides support, treatment, training, and consultation (including Applied Behavior Analysis) across many regions in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. We will change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

02/21/2026

Play isn’t just fun, it’s how kids build skills that last a lifetime! With ABA, everyday games and activities become opportunities to communicate, share, and grow confidence. 💛🧩✨

02/20/2026

at reintroduces Ashley Martin, another member of the clinical leadership team who currently serves the Capitol Region of PA (Dauphin and several surrounding counties). ✨🌟🧩📊🖍️

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Ashley started working at ATS in March 2019 as a BCaBA, then in August 2019 became a BCBA working in the Baltimore and Harford County Region. Recently, Ashley has been growing ATS in Lancaster and York Counties in Pennsylvania. She was promoted to Clinical Director of the Capital Region (including also Dauphin and surrounding counties, including also Franklin and Fulton Counties) in October 2022. Once she graduated from college, Ashley started to work in a non-public school where she discovered ABA and wanted to start a career in the field. She completed her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Drexel University. While completing her master’s, she continued to work in a non-public school with children ranging from ages 5 to 17 who had autism and/or emotional support needs. From Lancaster, PA, Ashley lives with her husband, two sweet girls, one dog, and two turtles. 👩🧑👧👧🐶🐢🐢

Fun Fact(s) About Ashley: In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, as well as being outside as much as possible. 🫶🌞🌳

02/19/2026

🎤 Keep the Love Flowing -After-Valentine’s Day Sing-Along! 🎶

Join us for a fun-filled karaoke afternoon with Band Together Pittsburgh at SpectroDolce Monroeville!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 21st
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: SpectroDolce Monroeville, 711 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville Mall

🍓 Enjoy sweet snacks and treats while singing your heart out! Whether you’re a shower-singer or a stage star, everyone’s welcome!

Bring your friends, bring your smiles, and let’s make it a musical celebration you won’t forget! 🎶💖

02/19/2026

Big journeys begin with small steps. At Achieving True Self, we work alongside families to create supportive, engaging experiences that help children learn, grow, and thrive in ways that feel meaningful to them.

👉 Start the journey at www.achievingtrueself.com

02/18/2026

Every person has unique strengths, goals, and preferences and our services are designed to honor that. Through thoughtful assessment and individualized planning, we focus on meaningful progress that supports real life success for individuals and families.

👉 Discover our services at www.achievingtrueself.com

02/16/2026

Valentine's Day 💞 has come and gone, and the snow ❄️ is rapidly melting. We're excited to share our next two holiday events 🍀🐰🐣 for St. Patrick's Day and Easter scheduled in partnership with the Autism Caring Center for Westmoreland County families, hosted at the ATS Center for Achievement in Irwin (ACC's "Westmoreland Branch"!).

🌐 https://autismcaringcenter.com/events is where you can find the event links to RSVP! Hurry -- spots WILL fill fast!

02/14/2026

Growth looks different for everyone and that’s why our support is never one size fits all. At Achieving True Self, we meet individuals where they are and help build skills that matter most to their everyday lives, at any age and every stage.

👉 Learn more at www.achievingtrueself.com

02/13/2026

's spotlight is on … Lydia Wolfe, BCBA!

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Current Work Area: Ohio, Hancock, & Monongalia WV (and MD) 📍

Hometown: Wheeling, WV 📍

Joined ATS In: September 2023 📅

A Little Bit About Lydia: "I went to school at WVU for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees and moved back to Wheeling after school. My husband and I love traveling and finding new restaurants. We are both big foodies and love cooking together. We have 4 cats that keep us busy and entertained. We enjoy spending time with our families and friends and planning themed dinner parties."
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What Lydia Does In Her Free Time: "In my free time I enjoy reading, crafting and baking. In the warmer weather, I love working on my garden, kayaking and hiking with my friends."
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What Lydia Enjoys Most at ATS, and What She Is Looking Forward To: "I have really enjoyed getting to know people in the company, bouncing ideas off on another and learning new things to help my clients. I look forward to our region continuing to expand with both providers and clients to help as many families as we can."
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02/13/2026

We’re excited for our event with Band Together Pittsburgh at SpectroDolce next Saturday!
🎤🎶 Thanks to the Monroeville Times Express for this great article! 🗞️

Joe Hnath, 26, of Murrysville sings during a Band Together Pittsburgh open mic event. (Courtesy of Band Together Pittsburgh)

02/13/2026

At Achieving True Self, our focus is:
💬 functional communication
🧠 coping + emotional regulation
🌱 independence + confidence
🤝 collaboration with families
✨ and honoring the learner’s voice

We don’t measure success by “obedience.”
We measure it by empowerment, safety, connection, and quality of life. 💛

02/12/2026

At Achieving True Self, ABA looks like:
🌱 teaching functional skills that make everyday life easier
💬 helping individuals communicate wants and needs
🧠 building coping strategies and emotional regulation
🤝 supporting families with practical tools and strategies
✨ reinforcing strengths and celebrating growth

We believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and empowering because every person deserves the chance to thrive as their truest self. 💛

02/11/2026

ABA can help build:
✅ communication + self-advocacy
✅ independence and life skills
✅ flexibility + coping strategies
✅ social connection
✅ confidence in daily routines

At Achieving True Self, our mission is to help people grow into their strengths at any age, because support should evolve as life does. 💛

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1015 Pennsylvania Avenue
Irwin, PA
15642

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+18662872036

Website

http://www.achievingtrueself.com/

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What is Achieving True Self?

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidence-based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

We will emerge as an organization that promotes honest and transparent communication, provides physical and emotional safety, offers inclusive opportunities, demonstrates apparent diversity, and engages its valued team members in consistent and state of the art professional development. Providing a multitude of tools that promote ultimate success will result in providing optimal care for the individuals, families, organizations and surrounding communities that Achieving True Self is fortunate to serve.

We empower each individual whose life we touch.

We communicate clearly and with deep respect.

We embody healthy organizational culture and promote balance.

We provide compassionate service with integrity that results in optimal outcomes.

People matter. A concept so simply stated, yet powerfully embraced.

We believe that everyone needs individualized support at times in their lives, and accessing such care demonstrates strength and courage.

We believe in, and are humbled by, everyone’s unique story, and recognize that an individual is NOT someone in need of changing WHO THEY ARE at their core. Everyone needs help sometimes, and we want to be that support, that resource, on their own journey to discovering and becoming their true self.

We believe that those we are fortunate to serve deserve the very best care, and recognize that only occurs with recruiting, mentoring, and honoring passionate, gifted and talented team members who are accountable for and take ownership in the growth of Achieving True Self while evolving as individuals.

We believe firmly that to provide strong, quality care we need to promote a healthy and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive, feel valued, and are appreciated for their contributions.

Are you passionate about serving individuals and families with autism spectrum disorders?

Are you longing for an organization that will invest in your long term professional development?

Are you looking for a company that recognizes you as a contributing employee now and moving forward to grow with the organization's mission?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then ATS may be the place for you! Please keep reading.

Achieving True Self was started with a clear vision. Our organization was founded by people with an unstoppable passion and unquestionable commitment to helping those that receive our services to achieve the best version of themselves. People impacted by the autism spectrum have very unique needs, strengths, and desires. No two paths will look the same. Treatment and goals will most certainly vary. A cookie cutter, one size fits all approach just does not work. Cultivating and developing a plan to aid an individual in becoming successful, independent, and ultimately happy, is important to us. Why? We know it’s important to you and your loved ones. As the old phrase reminds us, “to thine own self be true.”

It's an exciting time for clinicians across the country! We are building an organization which recognizes that to truly provide the best possible care and service to the individuals we are so fortunate to serve, we must have the best team members - and we do that by fostering an encouraging environment with endless opportunities so that our strongest team members wish to stay. We want to build careers, not provide stepping stones.

At ATS, we like to say that people matter. Well, the concept itself may seem far from novel, but the ex*****on and practice of it is something that sadly is often not seen in many companies. Many experienced and talented clinicians have shared stories with us about how they were forced to either become someone far different from what their initial aspirations were in order to work in the field, or to ultimately face their demise within their organization.

Times are changing. Many organizations are looking at mergers and acquisitions and partnerships to build a stronger and healthier organization to compete in the current marketplace. ATS fully believes in the power of an organization of committed and talented individuals who are treated with respect, well-compensated (through competitive pay, health care options and year-round professional development opportunities), and valued. An organization that demonstrates staff longevity will result in consistency and continuity of care for its consumers.

That goes a long way and further confirms what we at ATS aren’t afraid to say over and over again: people matter.

Do you wish that such an opportunity was in your area? Please reach out! Our mission-driven organization is committed to national growth. If you're fit this description and meet our qualifications, we want to talk to you about bringing ATS to your community!

Send a resume and letter of interest to team@achievingtrueself.com.

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I can't wait to hear from you. Together, let's make this world a better place for people who are touched by autism. I'm ready. Are you?

~Rick J. Murray, LBA, LSW, BCBA President/CEO Proud uncle of two individuals on the autism spectrum Achieving True Self - serving communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and growing!

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