Communication
Practice expressing needs and preferences with the people you see every day.
PRIVATE-PAY CARE · NORTHERN VIRGINIA
In-home ABAtherapy inNorthern Virginia.
Support for communication, daily routines, and greater independence—in the places those skills are used. Individualized care for children and adults, with assessment and clinical direction from a Virginia-licensed BCBA.
Free 15-minute phone or video consultation.
BUILT AROUND YOUR PRIORITIES
Useful skills. Familiar settings.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) focuses on understanding behavior and teaching useful skills. In-home care brings that work into the routines that matter to you. We start by listening to your priorities and understanding where support would be useful. Together, we choose goals that respect each person’s preferences, choices, and willingness to participate.
Daily living & independence
Build useful skills within routines such as getting ready, mealtimes, and household activities.
Challenging behavior
Understand what may contribute to difficult moments and teach useful alternatives.
Social skills & community
Practice connecting with others and participating in community activities that matter to you.
CLOSE TO EVERYDAY LIFE
Care across Northern Virginia.
Serving McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Ashburn, Arlington, and the rest of northern Virginia.
Sessions take place in homes and community settings. We discuss your location, scheduling needs, and clinical priorities together before confirming whether we can provide appropriate care.
At home
Practice meaningful skills in familiar spaces, with a parent or caregiver on-site for every session.
In the community
When appropriate to the plan, work on using skills beyond the home in everyday activities.
A schedule that fits
Discuss weekday, afternoon, evening, or Saturday availability. Start dates and recommended hours are confirmed 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.
Planning for in-home care.
Is my Northern Virginia address in your service area?
We serve McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Ashburn, Arlington, and the rest of northern Virginia. During the consultation, we discuss your location and requested schedule. Availability and start dates are confirmed individually.
What happens during an in-home session?
Sessions follow an individualized treatment plan and focus on agreed goals. Activities may include communication practice, daily living skills, and support during familiar routines. A Registered Behavior Technician provides direct sessions with BCBA oversight.
Does a caregiver need to stay home?
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.
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.