Communication
Practice ways to express needs and connect during everyday interactions.
IN-HOME ABA · NORTHERN VIRGINIA
ABA therapy foreveryday life.
Private-pay ABA for children and adults, at home and in the community, with care led by a Virginia-licensed BCBA. Serving McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Ashburn, Arlington, and the rest of northern Virginia.
Free 15-minute phone or video consultation.
BUILT AROUND YOUR PRIORITIES
Small moments. Meaningful skills.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) focuses on understanding behavior and teaching useful skills. We work together on goals that matter to you and your family, and discuss progress as care continues. Therapy fits everyday routines, with respect for each person’s choices and willingness to participate.
Daily living & independence
Build skills for everyday routines and greater independence.
Challenging behavior
Understand behavior and develop useful ways to communicate and navigate difficult moments.
Social skills & community
Practice connecting with others and participating in community activities that matter to you.
A clear conversation about care.
Practical ABA Therapy is private pay only. Before care begins, we discuss recommended services, the proposed schedule, and an individualized estimate. Depending on your needs, the estimate may cover assessment, direct therapy, BCBA involvement, or caregiver coaching; it identifies the services and clinician time being estimated. Superbills are available upon request; insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Request a consultationSupport that fits your life.
ABA therapy
Individualized care for children and adults at home and in the community. Registered Behavior Technicians provide direct sessions with BCBA oversight.
Assessments
Skills assessment and functional behavior assessment, as appropriate, with a written report, recommendations, and an individualized treatment plan. These are not diagnostic evaluations.
Caregiver coaching
Practical coaching for parents and caregivers, independently or alongside ongoing ABA services. Standalone coaching is available in person and remotely.
For adults, support may focus on expressing needs and preferences, managing daily routines, and participating in home and community activities. Your priorities and choices help guide the goals we work on together.
Assessments, ABA therapy, and caregiver coaching are available in English and Korean.
BCBA-owned and led.
Matthew Hilley, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Founder and Clinical Director
Matthew Hilley is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed behavior analyst in Virginia. He holds a Master of Education and brings more than ten years of experience as an educator to his work.
Matthew starts by listening to each individual’s and family’s priorities. His approach centers on useful skills in everyday settings, collaborative goals, and respect for each person’s preferences, choices, and willingness to participate.
At Practical ABA Therapy, Matthew oversees assessment, treatment planning, and clinical direction. The practice serves children and adults, with or without a documented diagnosis, through home and community services. Assessments, ABA therapy, and caregiver coaching are available in English and Korean.
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.
A few practical questions.
Who do you work with?
We support children and adults, with no fixed age limits. Services may be appropriate for people with autism or other developmental disabilities, with or without a documented diagnosis. We assess suitability individually.
Where are services available?
We focus on McLean and serve Great Falls, Vienna, Ashburn, Arlington, and the rest of northern Virginia. Sessions take place in homes and community settings.
Does a caregiver need to be present?
A parent or caregiver must remain on-site for every in-home session, including sessions for adult clients.
What days and hours are available?
Therapy is available on weekdays, including afternoons and evenings, and Saturdays. Recommended hours are individualized; there is no fixed weekly minimum.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes. Assessment and treatment start dates are confirmed individually, based on fit and availability.
Can you support high-risk needs?
Severe aggression, self-injury, and other high-risk needs are considered individually. Acceptance depends on clinical assessment, staffing, and whether services can be delivered safely.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a private-pay practice. We provide an individualized estimate before services begin and can supply superbills upon request. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
How do I get started?
Request a free 15-minute introductory phone or video consultation or call (301) 778-4735. We respond by the next business day, Monday through Saturday.