ABOUT PTS
You work in a deeply human field. Your hiring process should reflect that.
Chances are, your hiring process for your Applied Behavioral Health company isn’t broken. But you know something isn’t clicking as roles go unfilled, people leave too soon, and children remain on your waitlist for longer than you’d like.
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At Progressive Talent Solutions, we meet you there. Our approach isn’t generic or one-size fits all. We are here as a partner in building a thriving team. Together, we surface what’s really getting in the way, and we help you make changes that last. Not just for one hire, but for long-term growth.
What makes PTS different?
Our Leadership
Wendy Belan
Founder and CEO
Wendy brings over two decades of recruiting experience, with the past eight years deeply immersed in the world of ABA. She’s worked inside clinics, built internal teams, and dealt with the frustration of a constant and ever-increasing need for more hires. Along the way, she saw how reactive hiring was burning out leaders and costing clinics more than they realized. She launched PTS in 2021 to change that, to bring calm, clarity, and strategy to ABA hiring, and to give companies the tools they need to grow with intention.
Luciana Lilley, Ph.D.
Chief Strategy & Development Officer (CSDO)
Luciana brings a background in education, communications, and organizational strategy to help ABA companies move from reactive to intentional growth. With a Ph.D. in English and years of experience coaching professionals through complex transitions, she brings clarity to every stage of the hiring process. At PTS, she leads program development, internal initiatives, and strategic client support to strengthen systems and position teams for long-term success.
A team that knows ABA and gets results
At PTS, we’re small by design. Every team member is handpicked not just for their ABA recruiting skills, but for their heart, hustle, and deep respect for the work our clients do. From the first outreach to the final offer, we bring energy, clarity, and care to every step.
A few things we believe
A better hire always starts with a better process.
An expensive sponsorship is not the answer. We teach you how to source and optimize resources to identify and reach your target candidate.
Hiring everyone with the hope that a few will work out is costly and ineffective and a recipe for burnout. We refine your interview process and build in Wendy’s trademark “No, thank you” moments to ensure the highest quality matches for higher conversion of hires and increased retention rates.
Ineffective processes cost more than anyone wants to admit. We help you leverage your available resources to the fullest.
Kind words from happy PTS clients
"Understands the need of the positions ..."
I have worked with Wendy to fill many positions within [our company]. She is amazing to work with. She understands the need of the positions we are looking to fill, has open communication, and is always willing to do whatever it takes. She is a natural at her job, and takes the lead whenever needed
Kristy
BCBA & Regional Director
"Simply amazing!"
Wendy is simply Amazing! She takes the time to learn the needs of the team in order to help find the perfect candidate. Wendy works quickly and is very responsive both via email and phone. It was a pleasure working with Wendy to help build my team. I trust that if and when I need my next staff person, she will only bring me quality staff.
Rachael M
BCBA & Clinical Director
"Knowledgable about ABA..."
Working with Wendy was a pleasure! It was refreshing to find someone in talent acquisition who is knowledgeable about ABA, as well as understand the strengths and needs of the field. She was able to fill multiple positions within [our company] with staff who share our vision and passion, allowing me to focus my energies elsewhere. She provided key insights within our systems to make sourcing and onboarding more effective.
Marycate
BCBA & Company Owner
