ABA Therapy in Knoxville, TN

Last updated: April 17, 2026

72 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Knoxville, TN. 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.

72 providers in Knoxville — 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 Knoxville, TN

For a Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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.

Knoxville's ABA market has grown steadily and serves a wide East Tennessee region, with center-based programs clustered in West Knoxville, Hardin Valley, and Farragut, and in-home teams covering Knox County and nearby Blount and Anderson counties. Because families travel in from surrounding towns, 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 Knoxville ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Knoxville.

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

Tennessee Medicaid (TennCare) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through its managed-care organizations such as BlueCare Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Many commercial plans (BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna, 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 Knoxville, TN

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

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — including TennCare 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 TennCare cover ABA therapy in Knoxville?

Yes. Tennessee Medicaid (TennCare) covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through its managed-care organizations such as BlueCare Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. A diagnosis and prior authorization are required. Confirm that your chosen ABA provider is in-network with your specific TennCare 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 Knoxville 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 Tennessee?

Many commercial health plans in Tennessee 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 Knoxville?

In the Knoxville area, in-home teams often begin within 3–7 weeks of authorization, while center-based programs depend on open slots and run roughly 5–11 weeks. 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 Knoxville

Adriana Morales, PsyD, BCBA-D, LBA

Knoxville, TN

ABA Therapy in Knoxville, TN

ABA Therapy in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Knoxville, TN

Other Therapy Types in Knoxville

50 ABA Therapists in Knoxville

Adriana Morales, PsyD, BCBA-D, LBA

Alan Montserrat

Allison Jones, BCBA, LBA

Allison Kulpa, BCBA, LBA

Amanda Martin, RBT

Amber Perry, TLLP, BCBA, LBA

Amelia Dressel, BCBA

Ana Grullon

Ashley Drysdale

Ashley Macavian, BCBA

Brandi Goforth, BCBA, LBA

Brian Middleton, M.Ed.

Brooke Qualls

Callie Mcdaniel

Chevy Edington, M.Ed, BCBA

Cresanna Kahrl, BCaBa

Dalia Meram

Deanna Purslow, BCBA, LBA

Dylan Bergeron

Elizabeth Barnhill

Elizabeth Ginder, MSSW, BCBA

Elizabeth Norwood

Emilie Douglas, BCBA

Erin Lee, RBT

Geena Lucas-Nappi

Ginger Houghtalen

Haley Jennings, MS, BCBA, LBA

Hanna Brown

Hannah Pendleton, BCBA, LBA

Hayley Mullis, BCBA-D

Heather Middleton

Jessica Moniz

Julie Hall, BCBA, LBA

Kaleem Morrow, BCBA

Kari Mcclanahan

Katelyn Barwegen

Kayla Pounds, M.S., BCBA

Kelly Blosser, BCaBA

Kelly Knag

Kendra Hadley

Kieran Potterton

Kimberly Cooper

Kristin Carmichael, M.A.

Kristine Ponten

Lacy Fontenot, BCBA, LBA

Lauren Hartley Nguyen

Leslie Kidd

Lindsay Moore

Lindsey Brady

Lisa Hanna

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