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Best ABA Therapy Providers in Gages Lake, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gages Lake: Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism, RP Score 74/100; 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 30

    Most-reviewed: Westside Children's Therapy, 105 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 138 ranked; ranked #30.

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

138 Gages Lake ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 49 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 138 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism743.7★ (3)Gurnee, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Lake Bluff724.6★ (39)Lake Forest, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Vernon Hills714.6★ (13)Vernon Hills, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Brighter Mind Therapy715.0★ (7)Buffalo Grove, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5TherapyWorks714.9★ (35)Glenview, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Ambitions ABA704.9★ (35)Lincolnwood, 28 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism703.8★ (13)Palatine, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8The Place for Children with Autism - Waukegan - Gurnee694.5★ (17)Waukegan, 6 mi away——
9Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism693.9★ (15)Gurnee, 4 mi away——
10Total Spectrum ABA695.0★ (7)Arlington Heights, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 138 best ABA therapy providers in Gages Lake, 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 Gages Lake

    Based in Gurnee, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    105 N Greenleaf St Suite B, Gurnee, IL 60031
  2. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 N Waukegan Rd Suite 400, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
  3. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 150, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  4. Based in Buffalo Grove, 15 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    830 S Buffalo Grove Rd #113, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  5. Based in Glenview, 20 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    778 W Frontage Rd #101, Northfield, IL 60093
  6. Based in Lincolnwood, 28 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6633 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  7. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    887 E Wilmette Rd Ste B, Palatine, IL 60074
  8. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2749 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
  9. Based in Arlington Heights, 15 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3417 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
  10. Based in Skokie, 23 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    5225 Old Orchard Rd #15, Skokie, IL 60077
  11. Based in Vernon Hills, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 110, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  12. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    707 Lake Cook Rd #312, Deerfield, IL 60015
  13. Based in Niles, 25 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    7354 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
  14. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1318 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
  15. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3030 Salt Creek Ln Ste 350, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  16. Based in Lake in the Hills, 22 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15 Crystal Lake Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  17. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    950 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  18. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7250 N Cicero Ave Ste 220, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  19. Based in Addison, 29 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2055 Army Trail Rd #100, Addison, IL 60101
  20. Based in Lincolnwood, 28 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    6500 Lincoln Ave Suite A, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  21. Based in Chicago, 31 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2650 W Montrose Ave #206, Chicago, IL 60618

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 138 ranked ABA therapy providers here; the rest are on their profiles.

ABA therapy providers in Gages Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ours ABA654.3★ (17)23 mi
27Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism654.4★ (7)15 mi
28Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy653.8★ (10)29 mi
29Adaptive Steps655.0★ (7)18 mi
30Westside Children's Therapy654.8★ (105)23 mi
31Amys ABA Therapy Services645.0★ (5)23 mi
32BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services645.0★ (9)19 mi
33Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education - ABA Therapy for Autism644.3★ (6)17 mi
34Motivated Learners, LLC643.6★ (14)15 mi
35Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy644.8★ (20)35 mi
36Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy644.6★ (20)34 mi
37Beyond ABA645.0★ (3)17 mi
38Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy645.0★ (14)15 mi
39The Place for Children with Autism - Elgin644.4★ (17)27 mi
40The Place for Children with Autism - Jefferson Park645.0★ (7)27 mi
41Westside Children's Therapy645.0★ (44)24 mi
42Powerhouse ABA-Elmhurst ABA Therapy and Consultation645.0★ (9)31 mi
43BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services - Schaumburg634.5★ (21)21 mi
44Peak Behavioral Services634.0★ (8)33 mi
45BlueWay ABA635.0★ (9)20 mi
46Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism635.0★ (5)20 mi
47Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism634.8★ (16)22 mi
48Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism634.3★ (6)19 mi
49Shape The Wave Longevity Centers - Med Spa - Weight Loss - Laser Hair Removal - Skin Care - Applied Behavioral Therapy634.8★ (46)3 mi
50Majestic Care ABA - Rolling Meadows634.0★ (4)19 mi

Also serving Gages Lake

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 Gages Lake ABA therapy providers

We scored 138 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in Gages Lake?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in Gages Lake, IL is Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Lake Bluff (#2) and North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Vernon Hills (#3) follow. We ranked 138 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in Gages Lake?

RankedPsychologists ranks 138 ABA therapy providers serving Gages Lake, IL. 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 Gages Lake work on weekends?

49 of 138 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism (#1), North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Lake Bluff (#2) and North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Vernon Hills (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Gages Lake ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 138 rated ABA therapy providers in Gages Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Westside Children's Therapy has the most, 105 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Gages Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 138 ABA therapy providers serving Gages Lake.