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

Kelly Abrams, M.Ed., BCBA

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

Kelly Abrams, M.Ed., BCBA

Kelly Deal

KENNEDY ABA GA LLC

KIDS-N-MOTION ABA LLC

Kimberly Burgess, BCBA

Kimberly Caito

Kimberly Edwards, BCBA

KINDLEAF ABA THERAPY LLC

KINDNESS AND INTERVENTION LLC

KLUBHOUSE THERAPY SERVICES LLC

Kotatti Browne, M.S., BCBA

Kristi Dorsey, BCBA

Kristina Gerencser, BCBA-D

KSD ABA LLC

Lauren Brouwers, MA, BCBA

Lauren Gray, MS, BCBA

Lavesta Feagin, BCBA

Lawrence Bautista, M.S., BCBA

LEAP FORWARD AUTISM SERVICES LLC

LENOX CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Lili Cole-Clark

LITTLE CHAMPS ABA GA LLC

LIVELY LEARNERS THERAPY LLC

Madeline Comas

MAGICAL MILESTONES ABA THERAPY

Maia Akpan, BS

Malcolm Eady

Martha Gosis, M.Ed

Marvin Blue, BCBA

MASTER IT BEHAVIOR THERAPY OF GEORGIA

MEANINGFUL BEHAVIORAL CONSULTING, LLC

Megan Boucher, BCBA

Mekalah Frazier

Meltoria Faulkner

Mercedes Cameron

MERIDIAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES LLC

Michelle Gru, MA, BCBA

Mikayla Boyd, BCBA

Monesha Carter

Monique Barnett

MYERS ASSESSMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, LLC

Nadia Blair, RBT

Nakeesha Fray

Natasha Croissy

Nesha Defoe

NEW ROADS CONSULTING LLC

NEXT GEN ABA LLC

NEXUS KIDS THERAPY LLC

Nichelle Brown, MBA, CDP, RBT

Nicole Buttery, MS

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