ABA Therapy in Omaha, NE

Last updated: April 17, 2026

309 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Omaha, NE. 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.

309 providers in Omaha — showing 50 per page (page 3 of 7)

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 Omaha, NE

Choosing an ABA provider for your child in Omaha usually comes down to a few practical questions: how the program is delivered (in-home, center-based, or a mix), whether a BCBA supervises the team, how soon an intake and assessment can be scheduled, and whether the provider is in-network for your plan. FindKidTherapy lists verified pediatric ABA providers across Douglas and Sarpy counties — from center-based programs in West Omaha, Millard, and Papillion to agencies that send technicians into the home in Dundee, Benson, and Bellevue.

Omaha's ABA market has expanded quickly as Nebraska's autism coverage has broadened, but intake capacity still varies widely by agency and by distance from the metro core. Programs tied to larger institutions — the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Boys Town — tend to carry longer assessment queues than independent agencies, while newer center-based providers in the western suburbs sometimes have nearer openings.

Most families begin with an intake call, an insurance benefits check, and a diagnostic or skills assessment before an individualized program is written and hours are authorized. Many ABA agencies coordinate with speech and occupational therapy when a child is seen for more than one discipline.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Omaha. First, here's what local parents tell us they wish they'd known before their first call.

What to expect

First contact is intake and a benefits check, followed by a diagnostic or skills assessment — not treatment. Expect a parent interview, direct observation, and a written program with individualized goals before hours are authorized. Bring your child's autism diagnostic evaluation and any prior IEP/IFSP paperwork.

Insurance

Nebraska Medicaid — delivered through the Heritage Health managed-care program — covers medically necessary ABA for children with an autism diagnosis under the federal EPSDT provision (children under 21), typically after a diagnostic evaluation and with prior authorization. Heritage Health benefits are commonly delivered through plans such as Nebraska Total Care, Healthy Blue, and Molina Healthcare of Nebraska. Commercial plans — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna — typically reimburse ABA with prior authorization. Verify your specific plan before intake.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026 — varies)

Independent in-home agencies 3–8 weeks · center-based suburban programs 4–10 weeks · institution-affiliated programs (Munroe-Meyer, Boys Town) 8–16 weeks. ABA queues often run longer than other disciplines because a diagnostic evaluation and authorization usually come first.

Start sooner if under 3

Nebraska's Early Development Network (Part C early intervention) — statewide referral line 1-888-806-6287. In Douglas and Sarpy counties, services coordination runs through Nebraska DHHS with providers such as the Munroe-Meyer Institute. An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is developed within 45 days of referral; services are free and often in-home. Note: EDN provides early-intervention supports, which are separate from a full ABA program.

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Omaha, NE

How long is the wait for ABA therapy in Omaha?

It varies by provider type. Families typically report 3–8 weeks at independent in-home agencies, 4–10 weeks at center-based suburban programs, and 8–16 weeks at institution-affiliated programs such as the Munroe-Meyer Institute or Boys Town. ABA queues often run longer than other disciplines because a diagnostic evaluation and prior authorization usually come before programming begins.

Does Nebraska Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Omaha?

Nebraska Medicaid, delivered through the Heritage Health managed-care program, covers medically necessary ABA for children with an autism diagnosis under the federal EPSDT provision for children under 21, typically after a diagnostic evaluation and with prior authorization. Heritage Health benefits are commonly delivered through plans such as Nebraska Total Care, Healthy Blue, and Molina Healthcare of Nebraska. Confirm coverage details with your specific plan before intake.

Do I need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA in Omaha?

In most cases, yes. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial plans generally require a diagnostic evaluation documenting an autism spectrum diagnosis before authorizing ABA. Some Omaha agencies can point you toward local diagnostic providers if you do not yet have an evaluation. Requirements vary by plan, so verify with your insurer.

Is ABA in Omaha offered in-home or at a center?

Both are available in the Omaha metro. Some agencies send registered behavior technicians into the home under BCBA supervision, some run center-based programs in West Omaha, Millard, and Papillion, and some offer a hybrid of the two. The right setting depends on your child's goals, age, and schedule.

What happens at an ABA intake in Omaha?

Intake usually starts with a call and an insurance benefits check, followed by a diagnostic or skills assessment that includes a parent interview and direct observation. From there a BCBA writes an individualized program and requests authorized hours. Bringing your child's diagnostic evaluation and any prior IEP or IFSP paperwork can speed the process.

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50 ABA Therapists in Omaha

Emily Sullivan, MS, BCBA, LABA

Omaha, NE

ABA Therapy in Omaha, NE

ABA Therapy in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Omaha, NE

Other Therapy Types in Omaha

50 ABA Therapists in Omaha

Emily Sullivan, MS, BCBA, LABA

Emily Wilton

Erin Bredin

Fischer Hart

Forrest Selvey

Geguel Landestoy, BCBA

Grace Morning

Guangyi Lin

Haley Beran

Hanna Beck, BCBA

Harouna Nakanabo

Heather Anderson-Piles, MS, BCBA, LBA

Heather Magdanz, RBT

Heather Schultze

Hillary Klinzing

Holden Ray

Holly Ney, B.A.

Ida Rose Sprague

Isaac Melanson

Jackline Wanjiru

Jacob Pagano, M.S.

Janelle Butler

Janelle Peck, MS, BCBA

Janice Robinson, MEd, BCBA

Janie Funk, PhD, BCBA-D

Jasmeen Kaur

Jason Hughes

Javid Rahaman

Jayme Armstrong

Jenevieve Powers, MA, BCBA

Jessica Akers

Jessica Beck

Jessica Garcia Lara

Jessica Naegele

Jessica Tran, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Jessie Webb

Jessie Weber

Jessi Wilhelm

Jocelyn Linares

Jodie Tagel, BCBA

Jordan Debrine

Josiah Whitworth, BCBA

Juliana Sequeira Cesar De Oliveira

Julie Harris, MA, BCBA

Junchen Guo

Justine Lange, BCBA

Kaeleigh Logston

Kaitlyn Arceo

Kally Sorensen

Kaprice Jones

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