California Behavior Institute

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California Behavior Institute is a nonprofit corporation in College Area providing rehabilitative and behavioral health services from its San Diego office at 6845 University Avenue in the 92115 ZIP. Director Patricia Coronado oversees a clinical team that includes board-certified behavior analysts delivering applied behavior analysis therapy, counselors conducting individual and group sessions, and rehabilitation specialists building individualized care plans. The institute runs functional behavioral assessments and develops behavior intervention plans under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Dean, Psy.D., whose clinical scope covers anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring behavioral challenges that overlap with the evidence-based programming at Alter Behavioral Health in College Area. The University Avenue location places the institute roughly one mile south of SDSU, within the residential corridor that connects College Area to the Rolando neighborhood. The organization operates as a self-funded entity, receiving no public funding and depending solely on fees paid by program participants. A second office in Escondido at 2245 East Valley Parkway extends service coverage into North County, giving San Diego families two access points for ABA therapy and counseling referrals. The institute's rehabilitation programs coordinate with early childhood providers, including College Avenue Preschool & Daycare in College Area, where behavior intervention plans can support children showing developmental delays or challenging behaviors in classroom settings. California Behavior Institute employs approximately four staff members and generates its operating budget entirely through participant-paid program fees.