ABA Therapy in Tempe, AZ

Last updated: April 17, 2026

53 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Tempe, AZ. 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.

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ABA Therapy in Tempe, AZ

For a Tempe 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 Tempe 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.

Tempe's ABA providers serve the East Valley of metro Phoenix, with center-based programs and in-home teams covering South Tempe, Chandler, and Mesa and surrounding communities. Because families travel in from Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, 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 Tempe ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Tempe.

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

AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through AHCCCS health plans such as Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Banner–University Family Care, and Care1st. Many commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna) 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 3–7 weeks · center-based 5–11 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 Tempe, AZ

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

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — including AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) 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 AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) cover ABA therapy in Tempe?

Yes. AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through AHCCCS health plans such as Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Banner–University Family Care, and Care1st. 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 Tempe 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 Arizona?

Many commercial health plans in Arizona 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 Tempe?

In the Tempe 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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50 ABA Therapists in Tempe

Adelina Cuevas, M.A., BCBA

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ABA Therapy in Tempe, AZ

ABA Therapy in Tempe, AZ

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Tempe, AZ

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50 ABA Therapists in Tempe

Adelina Cuevas, M.A., BCBA

Aiyana Hwang

Alan Haberman, BCBA

Alannah Coley-Eisenmann

Alexa Leininger

Alexander Decarlo

Alisha Mccullen

Alondra Morales Sanchez

Alvin Diamond

Amante Allen, MA, BCBA-LBA

Andreina Cazares, M.S.

Anna Keenan, MA,BCBA

Ashley Franke

Ashley Hamilton, MA

Bailey Loftin, MA, BCBA

Bethan Ingham

Brandie Britt

Bridget Gaffney

Bryanna Madrigal, MS, BCBA, LBA

Christian Cruz

Ciara Mcneil

Connie Grilley, MED, BCBA, LBA

Cynthia Martinez

Dustin Johnson

Elizabeth Jauregui

Emily Davis, BCBA

Erin Keena

Grace Miller

Guy Mickens, MS, BCBA, LBA

Hannah Hagan

Julianne Mckenzie, BCBA, LBA

Julie Lemon, M.S., BCBA

Karen Morrow, LPC, PhD

Kari Mochel, BCBA

Katie Lewis

Laura Assisi, BCBA

Linghan Chi

Lisa Lackey, BCBA, LBA

Malorey Kooyman, MS, BCBA, LBA

Mareesa Figueroa

Marisa Carroll

Melissa Makela, BCBA

Melissa Mertens

Michelle Augustyn, BCBA

Nichole Holmes, BHT

Niyimpaye Elina

Paige Anolick, MA, BCBA

Patricia Felix

Riley Currey

Ryan Gleason

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