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Best ABA Therapy Providers in Alief, TX (2026)

184 ABA therapy providers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alief: Houston ABA Center - In Home ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism, 65 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 184 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

184 Alief ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 23 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 184 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Alief at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Alief at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Houston ABA Center - In Home ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism745.0★ (11)Houston, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2BlueSprig744.7★ (15)Houston, 3 mi awaySat—
3Autism Therapy Services | ABA Therapy in Missouri City TX734.4★ (13)Missouri City, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4BlueSprig724.6★ (10)Stafford, 5 mi awaySat—
5Therapy and Beyond724.3★ (24)Sugar Land, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Crescere ABA715.0★ (15)Katy, 10 mi awaySat—
7Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism714.6★ (40)Houston, 4 mi away——
8Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism714.9★ (65)Sugar Land, 8 mi away—Most reviews
9Diverse kids714.2★ (5)Katy, 12 mi away——
10BlueSprig Katy South - ABA Therapy for Autism714.1★ (13)Katy, 8 mi awaySat—

The 184 best ABA therapy providers in Alief, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Alief

    Based in Houston, 9 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    5444 Westheimer Rd #1000, Houston, TX 77056
  2. Based in Houston, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12615 Ashford Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77077
  3. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    5819 Hwy 6 Ste 360, Missouri City, TX 77459
  4. Based in Stafford, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11925 Southwest Fwy Unit 5, Stafford, TX 77477
  5. Based in Sugar Land, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3030 Edgewater Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478
  6. Based in Katy, 10 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    22167 Westheimer Pkwy #140, Katy, TX 77450
  7. Based in Katy, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    23410 Grand Reserve Dr 23410 suite 701, Katy, TX 77494
  8. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8633 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77083
  9. Based in Katy, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3760 S Mason Rd Ste 10, Katy, TX 77450
  10. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3711 Briarpark Dr Ste 200-300, Houston, TX 77042
  11. Based in Missouri City, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6110 Sienna Ranch Rd #104, Missouri City, TX 77459
  12. Based in Houston, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.0★ from 31 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8181 Commerce Park Dr #726, Houston, TX 77036
  13. Based in Sugar Land, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15606 W Airport Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498
  14. Based in Katy, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    423 Mason Park Blvd Ste A, Katy, TX 77450
  15. Based in Houston, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8000 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074
  16. Based in Sugar Land, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11420 Dairy Ashford Rd #108, Sugar Land, TX 77478
  17. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6108 S Rice Ave Ste B, Houston, TX 77081
  18. Based in Sugar Land, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Hollinfare Ct, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  19. Based in Houston, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6955 Portwest Dr #190, Houston, TX 77024
  20. Based in Richmond, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8727 Grand Mission Blvd Ste 800, Richmond, TX 77407
  21. Based in Bellaire, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4710 Bellaire Blvd Ste 150, Bellaire, TX 77401

ABA therapy providers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 184 ranked ABA therapy providers here; the rest are on their profiles.

ABA therapy providers in Alief, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism683.8★ (28)8 mi
27Tibs for Kids - Katy684.6★ (9)15 mi
28Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism684.6★ (10)8 mi
29Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism685.0★ (18)11 mi
30Essential Speech and ABA Therapy685.0★ (6)8 mi
31Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism684.0★ (10)8 mi
32Essential Speech and ABA Therapy684.6★ (13)10 mi
33Hidden Talents684.0★ (5)6 mi
34BrightPath Behavior - Katy674.5★ (17)11 mi
35Rise with ABA674.7★ (23)12 mi
36Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism675.0★ (11)11 mi
37Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism674.7★ (12)11 mi
38Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism674.8★ (29)14 mi
39Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism674.5★ (15)11 mi
40BlueSprig Pearland - ABA Therapy for Autism673.8★ (11)16 mi
41Transcend ABA674.8★ (18)13 mi
42Essential Speech and ABA Therapy675.0★ (7)10 mi
43Gracent Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Missouri City674.1★ (9)10 mi
44Hello Autism674.0★ (4)8 mi
45Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism674.4★ (9)10 mi
46Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism674.5★ (26)13 mi
47Fast Track ABA Center - Richmond674.9★ (32)16 mi
48Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism674.8★ (37)16 mi
49Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism674.7★ (15)13 mi
50Catalyst Behavior Solutions - ABA Therapy For Children675.0★ (5)10 mi

Also serving Alief

20 more ABA therapy providers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Alief ABA therapy providers

We scored 184 Alief ABA therapy providers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alief data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an ABA therapy provider

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure ABA therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask how many hours a week they recommend and how they set goals with the family.
  4. Ask how often a BCBA observes sessions and meets with parents.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an ABA therapy provider

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is ABA therapy?
  • Is there a waitlist, and do you accept my insurance?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

ABA therapy providers in Alief: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in Alief?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in Alief, TX is Houston ABA Center - In Home ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. BlueSprig (#2) and Autism Therapy Services | ABA Therapy in Missouri City TX (#3) follow. We ranked 184 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in Alief?

RankedPsychologists ranks 184 ABA therapy providers serving Alief, TX. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which ABA therapy providers in Alief work on weekends?

23 of 184 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Houston ABA Center - In Home ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism (#1), BlueSprig (#2) and Autism Therapy Services | ABA Therapy in Missouri City TX (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Alief ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 184 rated ABA therapy providers in Alief is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism has the most, 65 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank ABA therapy providers?

Each ABA therapy provider gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do ABA therapy providers outside Alief count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Alief city center, our service radius for ABA therapy providers. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can ABA therapy providers pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are aBA therapy providers in Alief ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on ABA therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who provides ABA therapy?

ABA programs are designed and supervised by board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Day-to-day sessions are often delivered by registered behavior technicians (RBT) working under that supervision. Many US health plans cover ABA for autism; the rules differ by state and plan, so ask the provider and your insurer.

Can I see an ABA therapy provider online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Alief

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 184 ABA therapy providers serving Alief.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.