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UtilizeABA
Now accepting new families · Spring 2026

ABA therapy that meets your family where you are.

Utilize ABA is a BCBA-led practice for children ages 18 months to 18 years. We pair evidence-based behavior analysis with the kind of warmth and play that makes therapy feel like a good day, not a long one.

12+
years of clinical experience
1:1
BCBA oversight on every case
92%
of families say goals were met or exceeded
48hr
average response from intake to first call
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BCBA-led · RBT supported
In-network with Aetna Anthem BCBS Cigna Tricare UnitedHealthcare Magellan See all insurances →
What we do

The science of behavior — practiced like the art of parenting.

Applied Behavior Analysis is the most-studied therapy for autism — but the science is only half the story. The way it's delivered is what your child will remember.

We design every program around your child's interests, your family's goals, and the moments where life actually happens — getting dressed, sharing toys, ordering at a restaurant, making a friend.

Read our approach
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Two siblings sharing a quiet moment
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Our approach

We're not here to fix your child.

We're here to help them communicate, regulate, and connect — in their own way. ABA, when it's done well, looks like play. It looks like a kid being deeply themselves, with new tools to share who they are.

  • Naturalistic & play-based

    We follow the child's lead. Programs are built around what already motivates them — trains, slime, soccer, music.

  • Compassion-first ABA

    Modern, assent-based practice. No coercion, no compliance training — dignity at every step.

  • Caregiver-included

    You're the constant in your child's life. Every plan includes coaching so the work continues between sessions.

  • Outcomes you can see

    Plain-language progress reports, real video examples, and clear goals you helped set.

How it works

From first call to first session in about two weeks.

Insurance & getting started
  1. 01

    Free 20-minute call

    Tell us about your child and your hopes. We'll tell you, plainly, if we're a fit.

  2. 02

    Insurance verification

    We do the back-and-forth with your plan so you don't have to.

  3. 03

    Assessment

    A BCBA spends 6–10 hours observing, interviewing, and listening — not testing.

  4. 04

    First session

    Programs start in your home, our clinic, or both. Your child meets their team.

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A family we love

"We tried two clinics before Utilize. The difference wasn't the curriculum — it was that they actually liked our son. He felt it."

RM

Rosa M.

Parent · Phoenix, AZ

94%

would recommend

3.2x

faster mand acquisition

0

use of restraint or seclusion

Take the next step

Your child is the expert on their world. We help you both build new doors in it.

Free intake call. No pressure, no scripts — just a conversation about whether ABA is right for your family.

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