Welcome to the GiftedBecoming Approach

At GiftedBecoming™, we recognize that gifted and deep-thinking minds experience the world differently. Traditional learning and performance strategies often miss the mark because they’re built for typical learners, not for those who think profoundly, feel intensely, and process information in uniquely complex ways.

Our approach is different.

GiftedBecoming isn’t about conforming to conventional methods—it’s about understanding your cognitive style and leveraging your deep-thinking brilliance to your advantage. Rooted in radical behaviorism, our methods honor both observable behaviors and private experiences like thoughts, emotions, and internal dialogue.

We specialize in providing research-backed tools, personalized strategies, and targeted resources that address common gifted challenges such as overthinking, perfectionism, anxiety, and emotional intensity. Whether you’re preparing for a high-stakes exam, pursuing professional growth, or enhancing personal skills, our mission is to empower you without compromising your unique strengths.

With GiftedBecoming, you’ll learn to:

  • Navigate and leverage internal verbal behaviors like self-talk and thought spirals.

  • Implement practical self-monitoring and shaping techniques that honor your depth of thought.

  • Build adaptive responses to environmental contingencies that previously triggered stress and anxiety.

  • Enhance your confidence and effectiveness across diverse performance contexts.

For decades, we assumed gifted people didn’t need help with learning or testing. But what happens when the student who never had to study suddenly has to perform under pressure—and doesn’t know how? That’s the question GiftedBecoming™ is here to answer.

Your giftedness is your superpower—and GiftedBecoming is here to ensure you never have to shrink your brilliance to succeed.

Welcome to a new way of growing, learning, and thriving.

GiftedBecoming™ is a trademark of Lisangelee Velazquez. All rights reserved.

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FAQ’s

  • GiftedBecoming™ is the first study and success system created for gifted and deep-thinking learners who struggle with overthinking on exams. We provide tools, strategies, and research-backed resources to help you succeed without shrinking your brilliance.

  • Our tools are designed for gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent adults preparing for high-stakes exams. If you’ve ever felt “too analytical,” “too deep,” or “too emotional” for traditional test prep, you’re in the right place.

  • It’s a practical resource to help you reset your mindset before and during studying or testing. The toolkit focuses on confidence, emotional regulation, and simplified decision-making strategies so you can show what you truly know.

  • Not at all! While GiftedBecoming™ was built with gifted and twice-exceptional learners in mind, anyone who struggles with test anxiety, overthinking, or perfectionism can benefit from our resources.

  • No. While we started with the BCBA® exam, these tools can help anyone preparing for high-stakes standardized tests—whether in school, professional certification, or other exams.

  • You can download free resources, share our work with others, or make a donation to support our mission of changing how gifted minds succeed on exams.


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