ABA Therapy in Mobile, AL

Last updated: April 17, 2026

46 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Mobile, AL. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official BACB registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

46 providers in Mobile

How we vet: Every listing starts from the provider's federal CMS NPI record and is refreshed from the registry on a recurring schedule, with direct links to the certification or state-licensing body for its specialty so you can verify credentials at the source. We do not accept paid placement. Read our full verification methodology.

ABA Therapy in Mobile, AL

For a Mobile family working through a new autism diagnosis, finding ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is usually the next big move — and it can feel daunting. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered ABA providers across the Mobile area — center-based programs, in-home teams, and hybrids — so you can compare them on what truly matters: how soon they can start, whether a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) directly oversees your child's program, and whether they take your insurance.

Mobile's ABA providers serve the Gulf Coast, with center-based programs and in-home teams covering West Mobile, Tillmans Corner, and Daphne and surrounding communities. Because families travel in from Daphne, Fairhope, Saraland, and Theodore, it's worth asking whether a provider serves your area in-home or expects you to come to the center.

A good ABA program begins with a BCBA assessment that produces an individualized treatment plan. Day-to-day sessions are delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) under that BCBA's supervision. Recommended hours vary widely — from focused programs of a few hours a week to comprehensive programs of 20+ hours — depending on your child's needs and what your insurance authorizes.

Ask any Mobile ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Mobile.

What to expect

A BCBA assessment first, then an individualized plan. Sessions are delivered by RBTs supervised by the BCBA. Ask about recommended hours, parent-training cadence, the service area covered in-home, and whether services are center-based, in-home, or hybrid.

Insurance

Alabama Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service program and its care-coordination networks. Many commercial plans (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna) also cover ABA for diagnosed children. A formal autism diagnosis and prior authorization are typically required. Self-funded employer plans are governed by federal law and may differ — check your specific plan.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

In-home teams 3–8 weeks · center-based 5–12 weeks (depends on open slots).

Note

ABA hours are set by clinical need and insurance authorization, not a fixed package. A reputable provider individualizes them.

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Mobile, AL

Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA in Mobile?

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — including Alabama Medicaid and commercial plans — requires a formal autism diagnosis before authorizing ABA. If you don't have a diagnosis yet, a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, or qualified diagnostic clinic is the first step.

Does Alabama Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Mobile?

Yes. Alabama Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service program and its care-coordination networks. A diagnosis and prior authorization are required. Confirm that your chosen ABA provider is in-network with your specific plan.

What's the difference between a BCBA and an RBT?

A BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is the master's-level clinician who assesses your child and designs and supervises the treatment plan. An RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) delivers the day-to-day sessions under the BCBA's supervision. When comparing Mobile providers, ask what share of your child's weekly hours involves direct BCBA contact versus RBT-delivered sessions.

Does commercial insurance cover ABA for autism in Alabama?

Many commercial health plans in Alabama cover ABA for children with an autism diagnosis, often as a behavioral-health benefit requiring prior authorization. Self-funded (ERISA) employer plans are governed by federal law rather than state insurance rules and may differ — if your insurance is employer-sponsored, check your plan documents to confirm whether ABA is a covered benefit.

How many hours of ABA does my child need?

There's no single answer — hours are determined by a BCBA's assessment of your child's needs and by what your insurance authorizes. Some children do well with focused programs of a few hours a week; others benefit from comprehensive programs of 20+ hours. A reputable provider individualizes the recommendation rather than selling a fixed package.

How soon can ABA therapy start in Mobile?

In the Mobile area, in-home teams often begin sooner than center-based programs, which depend on open slots. The diagnosis and insurance authorization steps usually take longer than the wait-list itself, so starting those early — and joining more than one list — helps.

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46 ABA Therapists in Mobile

Abigail Bosarge

Mobile, AL

ABA Therapy in Mobile, AL

ABA Therapy in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Mobile, AL

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46 ABA Therapists in Mobile

Abigail Bosarge

Abigail Jones

Abry Stopper, M.A., BCBA

Alexandria Gardner, BCBA

Amanda Riddle Williamson, BCBA

Andrew Lewis, BCBA

Ashley Davidson, MA, LBA, BCBA

Ashley Taylor, BCBA, LBA

Berkley Brock

Brandon Ryan, BCBA

Brittney Weaver

Catherine Mcquillan, BCBA

Charles Winstead, BCBA

Chris Todd

Christy Johnson, BCBA

Christy Mcspadden

Deanna Matthews, LBA, BCBA

Dylan Veenkant, BCBA

Emma Stockman

Francesca Mata

Holly Rogers, BCBA

Jaena Okelley, BCBA

Jennifer Kountz

Jennifer Williams, M.S., BCBA

Joel Harvey

Jonathan Sherrer, BCBA

Julia Starr, MS, BCBA

Kerrianne Webster, MS, BCBA, LBA

Kimberly Zlomke Rodriguez, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Kristen Hayes

Kristy Mclain, Ed.S, BCBA, LBA, LPC

Lani Folsom

Lauren Elliott, BCBA

Liberty Fitzpatrick

Lindsey Breland, BCBA

Madison Calton, MS, BCBA, LBA

Megan Schron, BCBA

Molly Cameron, BCBA

Olivia Rouse

Patricia Bellido Jara

Roberto Lanuza, M.S., B.C.B.A.

Sadie House

Sahar Egbunu

Shelley Greene

Stephanie Dukes, MS, BCBA

William Davis, BCBA, LBA

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