Empowered Pathways, LLC

11/26/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Empowered Pathways! 🧡

During this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to reflect on how incredibly thankful we are for the opportunity to support and serve our clinical clients, their families, and the amazing students and educators within our local schools.

We are also deeply grateful for our wonderful Empowered Pathways team who pour their hearts, knowledge, and dedication into providing high-quality, meaningful, evidence-based services every single day.

This week has been purposeful and inspiring, as our clinic has been closed for professional development. Investing in growth ensures that our clients receive the very best support rooted in current best practices, ethical standards, and a shared drive for excellence. We look forward to reopening next week with renewed energy and strengthened expertise.

From our Empowered Pathways family to yours
🧡 we are grateful,
🧡 we are inspired,
🧡 and we are honored to serve this community.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and connected Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃✨

11/12/2025

We are excited to partner with Embrace Abilities to offer this valuable training!

🚨 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞! 𝐀𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟕:𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐌, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐌 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧! 🚨

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰. 𝐖𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞—𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭!

We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive training opportunity coming in early 2026!

Embrace Abilities will be hosting a Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Basic Practitioner Certification Training designed especially for parents and caregivers.

PCM is a nationally recognized crisis intervention program that teaches positive, practical strategies, backed by behavioral science, to help you support children and young adults with different abilities to stay safe and successful across a variety of environments and situations.

This interactive and engaging 6-hour training (lunch included!) will be led by Nicki Kopp, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Crisis Intervention Trainer, Clinical Director, and proud Embrace Abilities Board Member.

💙 Thanks to Empowered Pathways, LLC’s generous donation of the training, up to 30 families can participate at no cost. All training materials and certification fees will be fully covered by Embrace Abilities.

The total value of this training, materials, and certification is approximately $180 per participant, provided to families completely free.

📣 Want to be first in line when registration opens? The interest form link is in the comments—just click to sign up! Once we reach 30 participants, we’ll open a waitlist for anyone else who’s interested.

Stay tuned for date and location details. We can’t wait to bring these empowering, evidence-based tools to our incredible Embrace Abilities families!

Please share this post or tag someone who could benefit from this opportunity!

09/22/2025

Empowered Pathways has been nominated as one of the Best Women-Owned Small Businesses on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, right here in Ocean Springs!

We would be so grateful for your vote to help us shine a light on the work we’re doing providing gold-standard ABA therapy and school consultation, centered on dignity, safety, and positive outcomes for our Gulf Coast community. You can vote daily!

✨ Here’s how to vote:
1️⃣ Click the link below
2️⃣ Select Ocean Springs from the dropdown menu in the top right
3️⃣ Vote for Empowered Pathways

https://www.gcwmultimedia.com/womensmallbusiness2025/

We’re proud of the growth and progress we’ve already made! Our team of 3 local Board Certified Behavior Analysts and a team of highly qualified RBTs are leading the way to continued positive outcomes for the clinical clients and local school districts we serve.

Your support means the world to us. Thank you for helping us continue building brighter futures along the Gulf Coast!

Vote for your top picks on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in each city for Best Women-Owned Small Businesses 2025!

09/16/2025

🎃🧡 2nd Annual Sensory-Friendly Halloween at Empowered Pathways! 🧡🎃

You’re invited to a safe, welcoming, and fun-filled indoor Halloween experience at Empowered Pathways in Ocean Springs!

🗓️ Date: Friday, October 25th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Empowered Pathways, 1215 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS
💙 Open to the community – no clinic enrollment required!

👻 What to Expect:

Indoor Trick-or-Treating: Children will walk door to door inside our clinic in a low-stimulation, supportive environment.

Free Blue Trick-or-Treat Buckets for the first to arrive!

Take-Home Communication Cards for kids with communication needs.

Craft Station with Halloween-themed art activities!

This event is designed especially for families who are looking for a safe indoor alternative to traditional Halloween activities. Whether you're practicing for the big day or just want to enjoy the fun your way, we can’t wait to see your little everyone for a fun trick-or-treating experience!

✅ Costumes encouraged but not required
✅ Siblings welcome!
✅ Staff trained in supporting diverse needs

09/10/2025

Community Events hosted by Embrace Abilities. Registration closes Wednesday at 6pm!

🎳🌊 Another fun weekend is on the way!

Got a teen or young adult (12-21) with different abilities? Our Legend Makers are hitting the lanes at Cypress Lanes for Bowl & Bond and pizza! 🍕

Little Legends (ages 3-11), get ready for Goggles & Giggles Splash Bash at George Martin City Park Splash Pad—plus pizza and a free pair of sensory-friendly Frogglez goggles!

Registration closes at 6pm on Wednesday, so we can order food. Sign up is required for bowling and goggles.

Don’t miss out—register here: https://embraceabilitiesms.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

If you know a family who’d love this, please share or tag them below so they don’t miss out.

08/28/2025

Our Clinical Director, Nicki Kopp, was featured on WLOX-TV tonight sharing the importance of creating inclusive events for individuals of all abilities across the Gulf Coast.

At Empowered Pathways, we believe every child, teen, and family deserves a place to connect, celebrate, and thrive. We’re honored to partner with amazing organizations like Embrace Abilities to make that vision a reality.

A big you to Embrace Abilities and WLOX-TV for helping promote inclusion and celebrate community across the Coast!

A Coast nonprofit is pairing therapy dogs with children for a morning of joy and inclusive fun.

08/27/2025

Our Clinical Director, Nicki, and Behavior Analyst in Training supervisee, Ana, truly enjoyed supporting Embrace Abilities and training Bad Moms That Dance yesterday evening for the upcoming Pawsitive Connections event.

🎉 We’re so grateful to Bad Moms That Dance for stepping up to volunteer at our event this Saturday. Thanks to their support, the parents on our team who usually work behind the scenes will actually get the chance to enjoy the event with their own families.

Their crew took time to join Empowered Pathways’ virtual training yesterday evening, covering safety, accessibility, and how to support families. Thank you, Empowered Pathways, LLC, for hosting a training that made everyone feel prepared.

This kind of community support is what makes Embrace Abilities possible, and it means everything to us. Please help us thank Bad Moms That Dance and Empowered Pathways in the comments!

08/26/2025

💍 Will You Say “YES” to Empowered Pathways? 🎉

Just like Travis finally popping the question to Taylor, we’re popping the question to YOU:

Will you be our next amazing Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?

At Empowered Pathways ABA in Ocean Springs, MS, we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated, and fun-loving RBTs to join our dream team. 🌟

✨ What You’ll Say “YES” To:

🌟 Bringing behavior plans to life

📊 Collecting and recording data like a pro

🏡 Providing therapy in clinic, home, school, and community settings

📋 Teaming up on behavior assessments

💖 What We’re Looking For in Our Perfect Match:

🎓 High school diploma or equivalent (required)

📜 RBT certification

🧡 Experience with kids with autism (preferred)

❤️ Compassion + 😌 patience (the ultimate power couple)

💬 Strong communication skills

⏰ Reliability and punctuality

🎁 What You’ll Get When You Say “YES”:

💰 Competitive salary

🌟 On-site local leadership & BCBA support

📚 Ongoing professional development

🤗 A supportive and fun work environment

🕒 Flexible schedule for work-life balance

👩‍🏫 Supervision by experienced LOCAL BCBAs

So… what do you say? Will you be my RBT? 💍

📧 Send your resume and cover letter to hello@empoweredpathways.com
with the subject line: “RBT Application – [Your Name]”

08/20/2025

There are a lot of FREE events this month on the coast with Embrace Abilities!

🌟 Busy month ahead for Embrace Abilities! We’ve got a full calendar of events lined up—and we couldn’t do any of it without our incredible board and volunteers. Huge shout out to every single one of you who gives your time, energy, and heart to make these moments possible for our families. Check out what’s coming up and let’s make it a month to remember! 💙

08/17/2025

08/15/2025

🧡 Our Clinic Era is Just Getting Started 🧡

We’ve spent our first year building strong foundations in our Ocean Springs ABA clinic, and now we’re unlocking our next level potential!

To our clients, families, community partners, and team members, THANK YOU for making our first year unforgettable! Here’s to even more progress, play, and empowerment as we step into our next era.

07/28/2025

We're Hiring: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Ocean Springs, MS
Empowered Pathways | Where Passion Meets Purpose

Are you ready to change lives and feel valued while doing it? Empowered Pathways is expanding, and we’re looking for a dynamic, compassionate BCBA to join our growing team on the beautiful Gulf Coast in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

💡 Who We Are:
Empowered Pathways is a client-centered ABA therapy provider committed to helping children and families thrive. Our clinic is collaborative, supportive, and FUN, with a focus on functional, meaningful outcomes. We’re not just another ABA provider—we’re building something special.

✨ Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay based on experience and responsibilities

Flexible schedule with full or part time consideration

Small case load. We value quality over quantity!

Quarterly performance bonuses

Supportive team culture that values your input

Access to ongoing CEUs, resources, and peer support

Opportunity to provide school, home, clinic, and community-based services

Creative flexibility to shape programming around what matters most—clients' lives

Locally BCBA owned and operated clinic

🎯 What You'll Do:

Conduct functional assessments and write individualized treatment plans

Oversee RBTs and provide hands-on supervision and feedback

Collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals

Monitor progress and adjust goals to support meaningful outcomes

Be part of a mission-focused team that celebrates every success—big or small

🧠 What We’re Looking For:

Current BCBA Certification and Mississippi Licensure (or eligibility)

Passion for functional, compassionate ABA

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Experience with children and adolescents (bonus if you're AAC/PECS-savvy!)

School consultative experience preferred but not required

In Person position

🌴 Location Perks:
We’re located in Ocean Springs, a charming coastal town with a vibrant arts scene, beautiful beaches, and a tight-knit community. It's the perfect place to live, work, and grow.

Ready to Empower Change?
Send your resume to Nicki Kopp at hello@empoweredpathways.com or visit www.empoweredpathways.com to learn more.

Let’s build something meaningful together!