Communication
Practice expressing choices, needs, and boundaries during familiar activities.
PRIVATE-PAY CARE · ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
In-home ABAtherapy inArlington, Virginia.
Individualized support in the places your family uses every day. Private-pay care for children and adults in Arlington, with goals for communication, daily living, and participation at home and in the community.
Free 15-minute phone or video consultation.
BUILT AROUND YOUR PRIORITIES
Connect care to the moments that matter.
The priorities for care may show up in small moments: making a choice, moving from one activity to another, joining a shared routine, or asking for a break. In-home ABA begins with understanding those moments and the support that would be useful. The plan reflects the individual’s needs and preferences, with goals chosen together and attention to willingness to participate.
Daily living & independence
Build participation in routines such as meals, getting dressed, and preparing to leave home.
Challenging behavior
Explore the circumstances around difficult moments and develop useful alternatives.
Social skills & community
Practice interacting with others and using skills across the settings included in the plan.
CARE WHERE DAILY LIFE HAPPENS
Planning care in your Arlington home.
Services are planned around the individual and the home setting, whether your family lives in an apartment, condominium, townhouse, or detached home. During the consultation, share your Arlington location and any access or space considerations that could affect sessions.
We assess whether the setting and staffing can support appropriate care. In-home sessions focus on agreed goals within everyday routines. Community-based work may be included when appropriate to the plan; location, scheduling, and start dates are confirmed individually.
Explore our Northern Virginia service area.
Familiar surroundings
Discuss where everyday activities happen and where support would be useful. A parent or caregiver remains on-site for every session.
Practice across settings
When the plan includes community care, work on using relevant skills beyond the home in everyday activities.
Clear planning
Discuss the requested schedule, caregiver availability, and practical considerations such as building access before confirming care.
Know what your plan includes.
Practical ABA Therapy is private pay only. Before services begin, we review the recommendations, proposed schedule, and an individualized estimate. You will understand the assessment, direct therapy, BCBA involvement, or caregiver coaching included in your plan. Superbills are available upon request.
Request a consultationChoose the right starting point.
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Assessments
Skills assessment and functional behavior assessment, as appropriate, with a written report, recommendations, and an individualized treatment plan. These are not diagnostic evaluations.
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ABA therapy
Registered Behavior Technicians provide direct sessions with BCBA oversight. Goals, teaching methods, and recommended hours reflect the individual’s needs; there is no fixed weekly minimum.
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Caregiver coaching
Practical coaching for parents and caregivers, independently or alongside ongoing ABA services. Standalone coaching is available in person and remotely.
Care may be appropriate with or without a documented diagnosis. We assess fit individually, including whether the setting and staffing can safely support the person’s needs.
Assessments, ABA therapy, and caregiver coaching are available in English and Korean.
A clear connection to your clinical team.
Matthew Hilley, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Founder and Clinical Director
Matthew Hilley is a Virginia-licensed behavior analyst and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He oversees assessment, treatment planning, and clinical direction at Practical ABA Therapy.
Clinical direction stays connected to your goals. Matthew reviews progress and works with the team to consider what is useful, what needs to change, and how skills can support everyday life.
Caregiver coaching can be part of ongoing ABA therapy or a standalone service. We discuss practical strategies that fit your routines and provide opportunities to ask questions. Read more about Matthew.
Getting started
Connect
Start with a free 15-minute phone or video consultation to discuss your priorities and whether our services may be a fit.
Make a plan
Together, we identify the appropriate next step: an assessment for ongoing ABA therapy, or standalone caregiver coaching. Start dates are confirmed individually.
Begin care
Begin the services in your plan, from RBT-delivered ABA sessions with BCBA oversight to standalone caregiver coaching.
Questions about care in Arlington.
Can sessions take place in an apartment or condominium?
The type of home is one part of planning care. During the consultation, describe the available space, household routines, and any building-access considerations. We assess fit individually, including whether the setting and staffing can safely support the person’s needs.
Where do services take place in Arlington?
Practical ABA Therapy provides in-home and community-based services in Arlington. You can begin with a free 15-minute phone or video consultation. Standalone caregiver coaching is also available in person and remotely.
Can the plan include community activities?
Community sessions may be appropriate when they support the individual’s goals and treatment plan. We discuss the purpose and setting as part of planning care. The goal is to practice useful skills in relevant situations, with the setting and support considered individually.
Who provides sessions, and who directs the plan?
Registered Behavior Technicians provide direct ABA sessions with BCBA oversight. Matthew Hilley, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, oversees assessment, treatment planning, and clinical direction. A parent or caregiver must remain on-site for every in-home session, including sessions for adult clients.
How many hours of ABA therapy are needed?
Recommended hours depend on the individual’s needs, goals, and assessment. There is no fixed weekly minimum. We discuss the proposed schedule before care begins.
Do you take insurance?
Practical ABA Therapy is private pay only. You receive an individualized estimate before services begin. Superbills are available upon request.