To enroll, submit an online contact form or call our Charlotte center. We conduct a brief clinical screening to determine your child's social needs and place them in an appropriate small group with matched peers.
Accepted Insurances
We accept 6 major insurance plans in North Carolina, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Healthy Blue, and Alliance Health, to help families in Charlotte access care seamlessly. Our team handles all verification and prior authorization at zero cost to you. Unsure about your coverage? Contact us today and we’ll verify your benefits right away.
Who Leads It
Adrienne St. Louis
BCBA
Adrienne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Child Psychology from the University of North Florida and a Master of Education in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida. With more than 14 years of experience working with children, including experience as both an RBT and BCBA, she is passionate about supporting children with special needs and individuals who may be unable to advocate for themselves.
Adrienne is committed to helping individuals build meaningful skills, increase independence, and reach their fullest potential. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, resistance training, shopping, and singing.
Erin Somerville
BCBA
Erin earned her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in 2023. She has experience providing ABA services across school, home, and clinic-based settings and enjoys working with children of all ages.
Erin is especially passionate about helping children build foundational communication and adaptive living skills while supporting meaningful reductions in challenging behavior. She values creating positive, individualized learning experiences that help each child develop skills that make a meaningful difference in their everyday life.
Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, reading, hiking, and perfecting homemade lattes with her espresso machine.
Hayley Nichols
BCBA
Hayley earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Florida State University and her Master’s degree in Special Education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Florida. Inspired by her personal connection to family members with autism, Hayley transitioned from pursuing Speech-Language Pathology to a career in ABA.
After five years of experience as an RBT, Hayley became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2019. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism build meaningful skills, supporting families, and developing strong clinical teams through training and mentorship.
Outside of work, Hayley enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children.
Fressia Nurse
BCBA
Fressia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. As a bilingual BCBA fluent in English and Spanish, she is passionate about supporting children and families while helping make ABA services more accessible to Spanish-speaking families.
Fressia specializes in early intervention, with particular interests in toilet training, food acceptance, and building meaningful skills that improve everyday life. She also enjoys training and mentoring RBTs and empowering parents with practical strategies to support their children’s continued growth.
Outside of work, Fressia enjoys spending time with her family and embracing life as a wife and twin mom.
Amira Matta
BCBA
Amira has worked in Applied Behavior Analysis since 2017, beginning her career as an RBT and becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2020. She has experience across home, clinic, and school-based settings, supporting individuals of a variety of ages and needs.
Amira is especially passionate about helping clients build independence through functional life skills, community-based learning, and the use of natural resources. As Assistant Clinical Director at Little Legends, she provides clinical leadership to BCBAs and technicians, supports effective programming, and helps ensure high-quality care across client caseloads.
Desiree Lawrence
Clinic Director
Desiree is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly a decade of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. As Clinical Director at Little Legends ABA Therapy, she leads the organization’s clinical services, supports the development of BCBAs and technicians, and works to ensure every client receives individualized, high-quality care.
Desiree is passionate about building strong clinical teams, developing future leaders in the field, and creating environments where children can build meaningful communication, independence, and life skills. She believes quality ABA extends beyond behavior change—it should empower children, support families, and create meaningful improvements that carry into everyday life.
Outside of Little Legends, Desiree enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, staying active, and finding new ways to grow both personally and professionally.
Tracy Nelson
Senior BCBA
Tracy Nelson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's degree and multi-state licensure, including North Carolina. As Senior BCBA at Little Legends, Tracy leads the clinical design of individualized treatment programs, ensuring every child's therapy plan reflects the latest evidence-based practices in applied behavior analysis.