In the news | August 4, 2026Future Leader: Brianna Fitchett, Vice President of Clinical Impact, Catalight Behavioral Health Business named Brianna Fitchett, Catalight’s vice president of clinical impact, a 2026 Future Leader in the behavioral health category for increasing access to person-centered autism care through her work launching Catalight Academy. Read News
In the news | July 10, 2026Nonprofit Leadership In Autism Care Chief Clinical Officer Doreen Samelson writes for Forbes about how nonprofit autism therapy providers like Catalight and Easterseals can distinguish themselves from private equity centers that are finding themselves embroiled in claims of overbilling and fraud. Read News
Press release | June 17, 2026Catalight Academy Reinforces Global Education Offerings with New Accreditations Catalight Academy has received global accreditations for its continuing education units through both the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training board and the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board. Read press release
In the news | May 28, 2026Catalight Expands Access and Equity in Behavioral Health with Nabla Catalight’s partnership with Nabla is helping clinicians spend less time on administrative work and more time supporting the individuals and families they serve. Read News
Press release | May 8, 2026National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) Launches to Create a Unified Voice to Move the Field Forward Catalight helped create the National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) – a first-of-its-kind organization bringing together professionals across disciplines under a shared purpose to improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families. Read press release
In the news | May 6, 2026Catalight Chief People and Wellbeing Officer Tara Kousha Wins Lyra Health Innovator of the Year Award Tara Kousha was honored as a leader who has demonstrated a willingness to push limits and think boldly about the future of workforce mental health during the company’s Mental Health Awards. Read News
In the news | April 29, 2026Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Grants $25,000 to Catalight to Expand Autism Support Services for Rural and Underserved Communities Catalight is expanding its RUBI parent training program for practitioners in Washington state’s rural and underserved communities thanks to this grant from the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Read News
Press release | April 21, 2026Collaboration Connects Early Autism Diagnosis with High-Quality, Outcomes-Driven Care Amid Industry-Wide Access Issues Partnership brings together Cognoa’s FDA-authorized diagnostic technology with Catalight’s care delivery and expansive network to improve access to timely service and ensure personalized treatment. Read press release
In the news | April 13, 2026Modern Healthcare 2026 Innovators Award: Tracy Gayeski Recognizing leaders and organizations making a measurable impact through innovative solutions, Modern Healthcare named Catalight Chief Health Officer Tracy Gayeski to its 2026 innovators list, specifically citing her creation of a clinical framework in which 93% of Catalight families receive care within 10 days of intake and costs were decreased by 30%. Read News
In the news | March 24, 2026Frontline Honors Award Winner: Sara Mathews, Vice President, Network Operations, Catalight Recognizing her dedication to behavioral health outcomes, Catalight Vice President of Network Operations Sara Mathews was named to the 2025 Frontline Honors class by Behavioral Health Business. Her leadership has helped strengthen provider–payer collaboration – supporting more connected, patient-centered care for clinicians and the families they serve. Read News
