Communication
Practice asking for help, expressing preferences, and communicating during everyday interactions.
PRIVATE-PAY CARE · FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
In-home ABAtherapy inFairfax, Virginia.
Support for communication, daily routines, and greater independence at home. Individualized care for children and adults in Fairfax, with assessment and clinical direction from a Virginia-licensed BCBA.
Free 15-minute phone or video consultation.
BUILT AROUND YOUR PRIORITIES
Make everyday routines part of care.
A useful treatment plan begins with the things you want to make easier in daily life. That might mean expressing a need, getting ready to leave home, participating in a meal, or completing a household task. In-home ABA lets the team work within those familiar routines. We choose goals with you, respecting the person’s preferences, choices, and willingness to participate.
Daily living & independence
Break meaningful routines into manageable skills, from getting ready to participating in household activities.
Challenging behavior
Examine what may contribute to difficult moments and teach useful ways to communicate or respond.
Social skills & community
Build skills for participating with other people at home and, when appropriate, in community activities.
CARE WHERE DAILY LIFE HAPPENS
Planning in-home care in Fairfax.
Looking for care in Fairfax City or elsewhere in Fairfax County? Share your specific location during the consultation so we can discuss the home setting, requested schedule, and clinical fit. Services take place in homes and community settings.
Bring your existing weekly routine into the conversation, including school, work, other appointments, and caregiver availability. We discuss how the recommended services could fit before confirming a schedule or start date.
Explore our Northern Virginia service area.
At home
Work on agreed goals in the spaces and routines where support is useful. A parent or caregiver remains on-site for every session.
Beyond the home
When appropriate to the treatment plan, community sessions can provide opportunities to practice skills outside familiar home routines.
A workable schedule
Discuss weekday, afternoon, evening, or Saturday availability. Recommended hours and start dates are determined individually.
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 Fairfax.
Does “Fairfax” mean Fairfax City or Fairfax County?
We discuss requests from Fairfax City and communities across Fairfax County as part of our Northern Virginia service area. Please share your specific location and requested schedule. We review location, staffing, and clinical fit before agreeing on care.
Where do services take place?
Practical ABA Therapy provides care in homes and community settings. The initial consultation is by phone or video. Standalone caregiver coaching is available in person and remotely.
What happens before ongoing ABA therapy begins?
We first discuss your priorities and whether the service may be a fit. When ongoing ABA therapy is appropriate, assessment helps identify goals and recommendations. Assessments may include a skills assessment and functional behavior assessment, with a written report and individualized treatment plan. These are not diagnostic evaluations.
How can care fit around school, work, and other appointments?
Tell us about the routines and commitments that shape your week. Recommended hours reflect the individual’s needs and assessment; there is no fixed weekly minimum. Scheduling and start dates are confirmed individually, and a parent or caregiver must remain on-site during in-home sessions.
Can I start with caregiver coaching?
Yes. Caregiver coaching is available independently or alongside ongoing ABA therapy. Standalone coaching is offered in person and remotely.
Do you take insurance?
Practical ABA Therapy is private pay only. You receive an individualized estimate before services begin. Superbills are available upon request.