ABA Therapy in Shreveport, LA
Last updated: April 17, 2026
51 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Shreveport, LA. 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.
51 providers in Shreveport — showing 50 per page (page 1 of 2)
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 Shreveport, LA
For a Shreveport 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 Shreveport 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.
Shreveport's ABA providers serve Northwest Louisiana, with center-based programs and in-home teams covering South Highlands, Bossier City, and Haughton and surrounding communities. Because families travel in from Bossier City, Haughton, Minden, and Benton, 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 Shreveport ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.
Below are the ABA providers currently active in Shreveport.
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
Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana Medicaid) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Healthy Louisiana managed-care plans such as Aetna Better Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Many commercial plans (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, 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 3–8 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 Shreveport, LA
Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA in Shreveport?
In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — including Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana 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 Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana Medicaid) cover ABA therapy in Shreveport?
Yes. Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana Medicaid) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Healthy Louisiana managed-care plans such as Aetna Better Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. 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 Shreveport 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 Louisiana?
Many commercial health plans in Louisiana 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 Shreveport?
In the Shreveport 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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Information is provided for general guidance and may change. Always verify directly with the program, plan, or provider before relying on these details for treatment decisions.
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50 ABA Therapists in Shreveport
Acquiria Mitchell
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Alysha Brumfield
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Angelique Menard, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-302-6000
Anna Bundrick, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
877-315-8080
Ashley Froust
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Ashley King, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-795-3388
Bethany Hamilton, MS, BCBA, LBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-302-6000
Breanna Begley, BCBA, LBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-302-6000
Brittani Owens
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Catherine Brewton
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Charlette Edwards, MSPH, LAC, AADC, BA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-519-4802
Chynna Coleman, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-797-8500
Curtis Davis
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-828-0377
Darshini Deutsch
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-780-4419
Diane Mayes
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-820-6597
Elizabeth Fargerson, BCaBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-947-9000
Erin Brown
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Gladys Johnson
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-688-8190
Hannah May, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-795-3388
Ibtisam Issa
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Jennifer Boyter, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-780-9696
Jessica Bruti
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-947-9000
Keeya Bowens, M.Ed., BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-795-3388
Kelsey Leidig-Hebert
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-795-3388
Kimberly Murdock
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-284-8481
Kristen Catanese
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-779-0434
Lamonica Brown
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-401-5925
Lillie Davis
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-703-4779
Mackenzie Manno
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-947-9000
Mariah Bertrand
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-284-8481
Mariita Huitt, BCBA, LBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-795-3388
Mary O'Neal, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-797-8500
Melody Bohn
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
478-808-6145
Michael Devers
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-703-4779
Patrick Ferrier
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-641-3083
Phyllis Rash, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-813-2970
Rachael Higginbotham
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-227-8390
Rebecca Helton, BCBA, LBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-302-6000
Reginald Goree
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-681-9958
Robin Harper
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-779-1397
Rosie Cooper-Neary
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-629-1737
Roslyn Allen
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-226-9944
Ryan Carter, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-300-3560
Samantha Legg, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-264-8188
Samedra Fletcher
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-703-4779
Scott Lepley, BCBA
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-797-8500
Somesha Pickens, M.S.
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
313-861-8938
Stormy Clinton
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-688-8190
Trevor Curtis
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
818-345-2345
Valerie Glover
Shreveport, LA
Applied Behavior Analysis provider in Shreveport, LA
318-688-8190
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About ABA Therapy for Children in Shreveport, LA
ABA Therapy can make a significant difference in your child's development. If you're looking for pediatric aba therapy providers in Shreveport, our directory can help you find qualified, experienced therapists who specialize in working with children.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis therapists work with children on the autism spectrum to develop communication, social, and behavioral skills.
Finding the Right ABA Therapist in Shreveport
When choosing a aba therapy provider for your child in Shreveport, Louisiana, consider factors such as their experience with your child's specific needs, accepted insurance plans, location convenience, and whether they offer in-clinic, in-home, or telehealth sessions.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy
Early intervention is key for pediatric therapy. If you notice your child struggling with age-appropriate milestones, talk to your pediatrician about whether aba therapy might help. Many families in Shreveport find that starting therapy early leads to better outcomes.