Sam Echols

Sam Echols brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to her role at Joyful Journeys. After earning her degree in Special Education from Georgia Southern University, she began teaching in a self-contained classroom—where she discovered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Moved by its impact, she became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), then pursued her master’s in Behavior Analysis Practice from the Florida Institute of Technology, ultimately earning her BCBA certification.

As both a clinician and a mom of two, Sam understands the trust families place in their care team. She is dedicated to providing effective, individualized ABA services that help each child grow, feel valued, and thrive.