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Best ABA Therapy Providers in Rochester, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rochester: Straith Behavioral Health, RP Score 70/100; 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Centria Autism Resource Center, 226 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #14.

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

97 Rochester ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 22 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 97 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Rochester 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 Rochester at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Straith Behavioral Health703.7★ (3)Southfield, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Euro-Therapies685.0★ (29)Pontiac, 8 mi away——
3Caliber Autism - Best ABA Therapy Center684.7★ (22)Troy, 7 mi awayEvenings—
4Gateway Pediatric Therapy682.0★ (4)Clinton Township, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5LifeCare ABA Therapy674.8★ (21)Livonia, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Better Future Autism Therapy - ABA Therapy675.0★ (11)Novi, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Bridges Spectrum Therapy675.0★ (8)Clinton Township, 7 mi away——
8Gateway Pediatric Therapy663.5★ (36)Birmingham, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Start Bright Speech and ABA Therapy665.0★ (12)Troy, 9 mi awayEvenings—
10Trumpet Behavioral Health, a division of BlueSprig663.9★ (7)Warren, 13 mi awaySat—

The 97 best ABA therapy providers in Rochester, 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 Rochester

    Based in Southfield, 16 mi away

    70/100RP 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    23901 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48033
  2. Based in Pontiac, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341
  3. Based in Troy, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1175 W Long Lake Rd Ste. 101/102, Troy, MI 48098
  4. Based in Clinton Township, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    50194 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
  5. Based in Livonia, 23 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    29125 Buckingham St #2a, Livonia, MI 48154
  6. Based in Clinton Township, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13019 Pauline Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315
  7. Based in Birmingham, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.5★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    32100 Telegraph Rd #205, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
  8. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3601 E 11 Mile Rd Ste C, Warren, MI 48092
  9. Based in Sterling Heights, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    34475 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
  10. Based in Eastpointe, 18 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    22851 Lexington Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021
  11. Based in West Bloomfield Township, 15 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7001 Orchard Lake Rd #432, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
  12. Based in Farmington Hills, 16 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.1★ from 226 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 226 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    27777 Inkster Rd SUIT 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
  13. Based in Waterford, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    955 Campus Dr N, Waterford Township, MI 48328
  14. Based in Beverly Hills, 13 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  15. Based in Sterling Heights, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 2.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    33464 Schoenherr Rd Ste 180, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
  16. Based in New Baltimore, 17 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30330 Hickey Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48051
  17. Based in Madison Heights, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    876 Horace Brown Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
  18. Based in Hamtramck, 19 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3002 Carpenter Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
  19. Based in Dearborn, 24 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6425 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
  20. Based in Clinton Township, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37400 Garfield Rd Ste 200, Clinton Township, MI 48036
  21. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29226 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

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

ABA therapy providers in Rochester, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Achieve Center635.0★ (9)15 mi
27BrightMinds Center635.0★ (26)28 mi
28Bright Behavior Therapy634.5★ (11)15 mi
29Thrive Health Care Services635.0★ (7)16 mi
30IOA Behavioral Health634.3★ (12)23 mi
31Akoya Behavioral Health Southfield Clinic - ABA therapy for children in Southfield area634.2★ (17)15 mi
32Bright Behavior Therapy634.8★ (18)27 mi
33Brookside Pediatric Therapy: ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy634.9★ (30)23 mi
34HUG CENTER - ABA THERAPY + INTEGRATED SERVICES634.0★ (8)10 mi
35Strident Healthcare - ABA Therapy623.7★ (13)17 mi
36Little Steps ABA Therapy625.0★ (8)26 mi
37Healing Haven Farmington Hills624.3★ (4)15 mi
38Centria Autism624.5★ (8)19 mi
39Gateway Pediatric Therapy622.9★ (7)24 mi
40KDcare Community ABA services624.8★ (24)24 mi
41MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy – Speech, Occupational & ABA Centers624.6★ (25)3 mi
42Budding Behavior Therapy - ABA Therapy613.3★ (24)6 mi
43MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy – Speech, Occupational & ABA Centers614.4★ (30)25 mi
44New Hope Pediatric Therapy605.0★ (10)24 mi
45Little Mittens Autism Center605.0★ (7)23 mi
46NurtureNest Pediatric Therapy605.0★ (23)28 mi
47Gateway Pediatric Therapy602.3★ (25)25 mi
48MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy – Speech, Occupational & ABA Centers604.8★ (25)9 mi
49Beyond Infinity ABA LLC594.4★ (7)32 mi
50Centria Autism593.5★ (42)24 mi

Also serving Rochester

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 Rochester ABA therapy providers

We scored 97 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in Rochester?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in Rochester, MI is Straith Behavioral Health with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Euro-Therapies (#2) and Caliber Autism - Best ABA Therapy Center (#3) follow. We ranked 97 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in Rochester?

RankedPsychologists ranks 97 ABA therapy providers serving Rochester, MI. 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 Rochester work on weekends?

22 of 97 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Straith Behavioral Health (#1), Gateway Pediatric Therapy (#4) and LifeCare ABA Therapy (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Rochester ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 97 rated ABA therapy providers in Rochester is 4.5★, with a median of 15 reviews. Centria Autism Resource Center has the most, 226 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Rochester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 97 ABA therapy providers serving Rochester.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.