ABA Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Last updated: June 23, 2026

345 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Atlanta, GA. 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 June 2026.

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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 Atlanta, GA

Atlanta has the deepest pediatric ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) market in Georgia, which gives families navigating an autism diagnosis real choice on start time, location, and program model. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered ABA providers across metro Atlanta — center-based programs, in-home teams, and hybrids — so you can compare on what matters: how soon they start, whether a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) directly oversees your child's program, and whether they take your insurance.

Center-based ABA programs cluster around Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, and the northern suburbs; in-home teams cover a wide radius across the metro and into the exurbs. With strong supply you can afford to be selective — ask about BCBA-to-client ratios and whether the same BCBA stays with your child over time.

A solid ABA program begins with a BCBA assessment and 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 a few focused hours a week to comprehensive 20+ hour programs — based on your child's needs and your insurance authorization.

Ask any Atlanta ABA provider about BCBA oversight, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Atlanta.

What to expect

BCBA assessment first, then an individualized plan delivered by RBTs under BCBA supervision. With Atlanta's strong supply, compare several providers on BCBA oversight and parent training.

Insurance

Georgia's autism insurance mandate (often called “Ava's Law”) requires many state-regulated commercial plans to cover ABA for children with an autism diagnosis. Georgia Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children. Coverage flows through Georgia Families CMOs (Amerigroup, CareSource, Peach State Health Plan) or your commercial plan. A formal diagnosis and prior authorization are typically required.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

In-home 2–6 weeks · center-based 4–10 weeks (depends on open slots).

Note

ABA hours are set by clinical need and insurance authorization, not a fixed package.

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Atlanta, GA

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

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — Georgia Medicaid and commercial plans under Georgia's autism mandate (Ava's Law) — requires a formal autism diagnosis before authorizing ABA. If you don't have one yet, a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, or qualified diagnostic clinic is the first step.

Does Georgia law require insurance to cover ABA?

Georgia's autism insurance mandate, often called Ava's Law, requires many state-regulated commercial health plans to cover ABA for children with an autism diagnosis. Georgia Medicaid also covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children. Self-funded employer plans are governed by federal law and may differ — check 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 program. An RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) delivers daily sessions under that supervision. With Atlanta's strong supply, ask how directly the BCBA stays involved and whether the same BCBA stays with your child.

How many hours of ABA does my child need?

Hours are based on a BCBA's assessment and your insurance authorization, not a fixed package. Some children do well with a few focused hours a week; others benefit from comprehensive 20+ hour programs. A reputable provider individualizes the recommendation.

Is in-home or center-based ABA better in Atlanta?

Neither is universally better. Center-based programs offer structure and peer interaction; in-home ABA works on skills where they're needed and can start sooner. Many Atlanta providers offer a hybrid. Ask each provider which model fits your child and why.

How soon can ABA start in Atlanta?

Atlanta's deep supply means in-home teams often begin within 2–6 weeks of authorization and center-based programs within 4–10 weeks. The diagnosis and authorization steps usually take longer than the wait-list itself, so start those early.

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50 ABA Therapists in Atlanta

CONNECT N CARE ABA GA LLC

Atlanta, GA

ABA Therapy in Atlanta, GA

ABA Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Other Therapy Types in Atlanta

50 ABA Therapists in Atlanta

CONNECT N CARE ABA GA LLC

CREATIVE BEHAVIOR CONSULTING

CROSS RIVER THERAPY

Dana Bamford, M.A., BCBA

Danielle Bass

Deandrez Barber

Deborah Cohen, MS, SpEd

Delawn Douglas, MS, BCBA

Denise Duncan, BCBA

Destine Booth

DH THERAPY ATLANTA

DH THERAPY LLC

Diamond Brock

Diana Baekey

Diane Brandon-Hull

DIVINE INTERVENTION BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS LLC

DOGWOOD AUTISM SERVICES, LLC

Donique Bolar, BCBA

Donna Fialkowski

DOUBLECARE ABA GA LLC

Eleanor Day

ELEVATED MINDS ABA LLC

Elizabeth Edwards

Ella Friedman, BCBA

Emily Burns

Emily Chatlen

Emily Donaldson

Emily Ginn

Emily Gomes, BCBA

Emily Gottlieb

ENCOMPASS BUSINESS CONSULTING, LLC

Equence Bynum, MED, BCBA

Erica Cooper, BCBA

Erika Decatur, MA, BCBA, LBA

Erika Foreman

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR GROUP, LLC

EVOVLE ABA CARE CORP

EXPERT IN MIND

Faith Cawthon

Fallon Barrios

Faramarz Djavanshir, BCBA

FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER

FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER

FLY WHEEL CENTER GA LLC

Gabrielle Campos, M.ed, BCBA

GALAXY ABA GA LLC

GA SPROUT MC 1 LLC

GEORGIA APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS LLC

Georgia Beauregard, BCBA

GEORGIA BEHAVIOR ASSOCIATES LLC

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