A personal journey

Dr. Molko’s journey into behavioral healthcare was ignited by her childhood experiences, where she witnessed her mother’s courageous battle with mental illness. This instilled in her a deep-seated passion for psychology and a commitment to empowering others to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Launching new business solutions to the industry

Dr. Molko co-founded Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) in 2001, one of the first service providers focused on providing comprehensive behavioral services to families of children with autism. Under her leadership, AST grew into a nationally recognized provider, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviors to enable individuals to lead self-directed lives. In 2014, Dr. Molko sold AST to Learn Behavioral (Learn-It Systems) and worked as a strategic advisor to the company. In 2019, she co-founded the Autism Investor Summit, an annual conference that brings together stakeholders in autism and behavioral health services to advance the industry and enhance outcomes for businesses and consumers alike.

A Return to Mental Health Services

In the past few years, Dr. Molko felt a calling to return to her roots in mental health therapy. Driven by her core values of personal empowerment and meaningful outcomes, and the significant increase in mental health diagnoses, Dr. Molko resumed her focus on exploring evidence-based therapy, leveraging her expertise to guide individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her newly established business, Advaya, provides a comprehensive array of therapeutic services tailored for individuals seeking personal and interpersonal healing, growth, and development. Advaya’s therapeutic approach is rooted in helping clients explore their traumas and tap into their inner strengths, providing them with the tools they need to lead fulfilling lives. Beyond traditional therapy methods, the team at Advaya extends their support to individuals undergoing innovative treatments such as ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy, facilitating transformative healing experiences and helping integrate psychedelic experiences into daily life for meaningful change.

Current Focus

Today, Dr. Molko serves as the CEO for Autism Spectrum Interventions (ASI), a PE-Backed service provider delivering ABA and other evidence-based interventions to families of individuals on the autism spectrum.

She continues to make a positive impact in the behavioral health sector, serving as a board member for organizations in behavioral health. Her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals and her passion for autism, mental health and behavioral health advocacy remain at the forefront of her work, shaping a future where everyone has the opportunity to find purpose and thrive.