Getting Started with The Behaviorists

We provide evidence-based ABA therapy services tailored to each child and will guide you every step of the way.

Interested in Getting Started?

We'll Walk You Through the Process

1. Contact Us

Submit a request through our website. Within 1 business day, our team will email you intake forms.

2. Intake & Benefits Review

Once your forms are received, we will verify your benefits, if applicable, and schedule an intake call to learn more about your child, answer your questions, and explain what ABA services may look like. During this step, we will also review any documents received and request any additional documents needed for insurance authorization.

3. Assessment Authorization

We will request authorization from your insurance company for an initial assessment. This typically takes 7-21 business days.

4. Initial Assessment

After approval, a BCBA will schedule an assessment with your family. The evaluation typically takes place over 1–3 sessions in your home or your child’s school, depending on your family’s needs.

5. Treatment Plan and Insurance Authorization

Following the assessment, your BCBA will develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your child’s unique needs and goals. After reviewing the plan with you, we will submit it to your insurance company along with a request to begin ABA services. Insurance approval and authorization for ongoing therapy are typically received within 7–21 business days.

6. Scheduling & Team Assignment

While we wait for approval, our team will work with you to create a schedule based on your child’s availability, recommended hours, and staffing fit.

7. Starting Services

The first sessions focus on building comfort, trust, and connection. Our team gets to know your child through play, communication, and preferred activities while the BCBA supervises the program.

Get Help Paying For ABA Therapy

Accepted Insurance Plans

If you are interested in using your health insurance to cover the cost of ABA therapy, we’ll determine the documentation requirements set by your benefits plan. We’ll work with you to submit all paperwork on your behalf.