ABA Therapy in Springfield, MO

Last updated: April 17, 2026

77 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Springfield, MO. 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 Springfield, MO

For a Springfield 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 Springfield 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.

Springfield's ABA providers serve the Ozarks of southwest Missouri, with center-based programs and in-home teams covering south Springfield, Nixa, and Ozark and surrounding communities. Because families travel in from Nixa, Ozark, Republic, and Branson, 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 Springfield ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Springfield.

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

MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through MO HealthNet Managed Care plans such as Healthy Blue, Home State Health, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Many commercial plans (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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 Springfield, MO

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

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — including MO HealthNet (Missouri 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 MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) cover ABA therapy in Springfield?

Yes. MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through MO HealthNet Managed Care plans such as Healthy Blue, Home State Health, 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 Springfield 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 Missouri?

Many commercial health plans in Missouri 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 Springfield?

In the Springfield 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 Springfield

Alexandra Beckman, BCBA

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ABA Therapy in Springfield, MO

ABA Therapy in Springfield, MO

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Springfield, MO

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50 ABA Therapists in Springfield

Alexandra Beckman, BCBA

Allison Schmidt

Amanda Dorman, MS, QMHP

Amanda Mizer, BCBA

Amanda Noble, LBA, BCBA

Amber Hawkins, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Amy Reese, BCBA, LBA

Andrea Cousins

Ashlee Holderby, BCBA, LBA

Ashton Thomas, MS, LBA

Bentley Elliott, BCBA

Brandon Scholfield

Brianna Coale, Ms Ed, BCBA, LBA

Brittany Bochard

Brooke Davis, RBT

Caitlin Drummond, PLBA

Carly Ruether, MS, BCBA

Casandra Smith

Cassidy Oitker

Danielle Sharp, BCBA, LBA

Dawn Simmerman, LCSW

Desirae Peel

Eleanor Crumbaugh

Ellie Tate, BCBA, LBA

Emily Reynolds

Emma Lightner

Emma Nadeau

Ginger Crabtree, BCBA, LBA

Hailey Troncale, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Haley Eppes, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Haley Lines

Hannah Todd, BCBA, LBA

Heather Syrinek, LBA, BCBA

Joshua Parrish, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Kaitlin Beason

Kaitlyn Hui

Katelyn Frahm, RBT

Kathleen Henson

Katie Adams, BCBA

Kayla Kaczka, BCBA

Kelli Bowen

Kimberly Conrad

Laura Bailey

Lauren Maib, BCBA

Lea June, M.A., BCBA

Lindsey Pearce, BCBA, LBA

Madeleine Duncan, MA, BCBA, LBA

Maggie Adler

Mandy Basham, BCaBA

Marisa Holtgreven, MA, BCBA, LBA

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