ABA Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Last updated: April 17, 2026

86 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Grand Rapids, MI. 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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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 Grand Rapids, MI

For a Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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.

Grand Rapids's ABA providers serve West Michigan, with center-based programs and in-home teams covering Kentwood, Wyoming, and Grandville and surrounding communities. Because families travel in from Wyoming, Kentwood, Holland, and Muskegon, 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 Grand Rapids ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Grand Rapids.

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

Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan, and Priority Health. Many commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Priority Health, 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 3–7 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 Grand Rapids, MI

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

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — including Michigan 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 Michigan Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Grand Rapids?

Yes. Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan, and Priority Health. 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 Grand Rapids 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 Michigan?

Many commercial health plans in Michigan 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 Grand Rapids?

In the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids

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ABA Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

ABA Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

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50 ABA Therapists in Grand Rapids

Aaron Byrne

Aaron Garcia, M.Ed. BCBA

Adam Deboe

Adam Dragoo

Aikelah Booker

Aleigha Droughn

Alexis Andersen, BCaBA

Allison Cascarilla, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Amber Anderson

Angelica Canales

Anna Brenner, BCBA, LBA

Ashley Defries, RBT

Bailey Duren

Bethanie Blackann

Beth Boogholt, M.S., BCBA, LLP, LBA

Brian Davis

Brianna Elsasser, BCBA

Brittany Crayton

Brooke Andrusiak

Caitlin Brummel, BSW, QIDP

Cara Delange, MA, BCBA, LBA

Carolyn Doerr, MA

Christina Cathelyn, BCBA

Cindy Boersema

Danielle Cool

David Fairchild

Dawn Gainor, BCBA

Emily Bernath, MA, BCBA, LBA

Evan Galloway

Gabrielle Bloom, BCBA

Garrett Bock

Garrett Dickey

Gina Chan, BCBA

Grant Gibson

Haley Bloom

Hana Call, MA

Hannah Britton

Heather Burleson

Helen Andrew

Holly Cramblet

Jacob Boehm, M.S.

Jacqueline Billingsley

James Blevins

James Fitch

Jill Agents

Jill Emmick, M.A. BCBA

John Byrket

Juan Colon, MA

Kali-Ann Freeman

Karen Braun

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