ABA Therapy in Portland, OR

Last updated: April 17, 2026

315 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Portland, OR. 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.

315 providers in Portland — showing 50 per page (page 2 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 Portland, OR

Choosing an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) provider in Portland usually comes down to three practical questions: how soon your child can start, whether the clinic is in-network for your plan, and whether they offer the setting you want — center-based, in-home, or a mix. FindKidTherapy lists pediatric ABA providers across the Portland metro, from clinics in Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Gresham to in-home teams serving Northeast and Southeast Portland, Lake Oswego, and Tigard.

Portland's ABA market is one of the deeper ones in Oregon, but availability shifts by neighborhood and by care model. Families often report that in-home and hybrid programs open up faster than large center-based waitlists, and that timelines depend heavily on how quickly an insurance authorization clears after the initial assessment.

Most families begin with an intake and a behavioral assessment before an authorization is submitted; ongoing hours are then set in the child's plan. Many Portland providers coordinate ABA alongside speech or occupational therapy when a child is working across more than one area — a common pattern for kids on the autism spectrum.

Below you'll find the ABA providers currently active in Portland. First, here's what local parents most often tell us they wish they'd known before the first phone call.

What to expect

The first steps are usually an intake conversation and a behavioral assessment, not therapy hours. Expect a parent interview, direct observation, and a written plan with proposed weekly hours. Bring any autism diagnostic evaluation, pediatrician notes, or prior IFSP/IEP paperwork.

Insurance

Oregon's autism coverage law (ORS 743A.190) means commercial plans in Oregon typically cover medically necessary ABA for children with an autism diagnosis. The Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Oregon Medicaid) also typically covers ABA for eligible children under 21 under the federal EPSDT benefit. In the Portland tri-county area, OHP is delivered through Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) — commonly Health Share of Oregon and Trillium Community Health Plan. Commercial carriers frequently seen locally include Providence, Kaiser Permanente, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, Moda, and PacificSource. Prior authorization after the assessment is typical. Coverage varies — verify your specific plan before starting.

Typical wait times (reported, varies)

In-home / hybrid teams ~4–10 weeks · mid-sized clinics ~6–12 weeks · large center-based programs ~10–16+ weeks. Authorization turnaround affects all of these.

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Portland, OR

How long is the wait for ABA therapy in Portland?

Reported wait times vary by care model. In-home and hybrid teams commonly start in about 4–10 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 6–12 weeks, and large center-based programs in 10–16 weeks or more. Because ABA usually requires an assessment and an insurance authorization before hours begin, how quickly that authorization clears is often the biggest factor in your actual start date.

Does the Oregon Health Plan cover ABA therapy in Portland?

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Oregon Medicaid) typically covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children under 21 with an autism diagnosis, under the federal EPSDT benefit. In the Portland tri-county area, OHP benefits are administered through Coordinated Care Organizations such as Health Share of Oregon and Trillium Community Health Plan. Prior authorization after the assessment is typically required, and coverage varies — confirm the details with your specific plan.

Do commercial insurance plans cover ABA in Oregon?

Under Oregon law (ORS 743A.190), commercial health plans in Oregon typically cover medically necessary ABA for children with an autism diagnosis. Carriers commonly seen in the Portland area include Providence, Kaiser Permanente, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Moda, and PacificSource. Benefits, authorization requirements, and in-network status vary by plan, so verify your coverage before the first visit.

What happens at the first ABA appointment?

The first steps are usually an intake conversation and a behavioral assessment rather than therapy hours. A provider typically interviews parents, observes the child directly, and writes a plan proposing weekly hours, which is then submitted for insurance authorization. Bringing an autism diagnostic evaluation and any prior IFSP or IEP paperwork can help the process move faster.

Can my child under 3 get help while we wait for ABA in Portland?

Yes. Oregon's Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) program supports the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and can often begin while an ABA authorization is still in process. In Multnomah County this is delivered through the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP); Washington and Clackamas counties are served through their regional ESD programs. Referrals are free and can be started through 211info.

Other Therapy Types in Portland

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50 ABA Therapists in Portland

Carrie Haarsma

Portland, OR

ABA Therapy in Portland, OR

ABA Therapy in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Portland, OR

Other Therapy Types in Portland

50 ABA Therapists in Portland

Carrie Haarsma

Casey Mapp

Casey Marin, BCBA

Cassandra Moeller, BT

Cayla Kutaka

Celeste Prose, BA

Chelsea Carr

Chessa Pink

Chris Messina, BCBA

Christa Mattes

Christine Butler

Cinthia Hernandez

Clarissa Laberee

Clarissa Mosley

Connor Lane

Cory May

Crystal Defrang

Crystal Mcclaughry

Danielle Hughes

Danielle Jones

David Hall

David Harper

Dawn Krusch

Deberah Legler

Deborah Kim

Delanie Brown

Delroy Hendricks

Desiree Craig

Devyn Plisik, BCBA

Diana Ignatovich

Diana Kless, MA, BCBA, LBA

Dolores Clark

Eddie Brown

Eddie Chai Yuen Lui

Ed Gawer

Elizabeth Drain

Elizabeth Mishler, BCBA

Ellen Hodell, M.Ed., BCBA

Ellery Hammond, Behavior Analyst

Ellilea Crumal

Elliott Anderson, BCBA

Elsbeth Knott, MA

Emily Derr

Emily Hargis

Emily Kearney

Emmar Bazile, BCBA

Erica Heuer, BCBA, LBA

Erin Kendrick

Eunji Kong, BCBA

Fawn Morosky, BCBA

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