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Best ABA Therapy Providers in Walnut, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Walnut: ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center, RP Score 75/100; 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: Cortica Torrance, 87 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 117 ranked; ranked #47.

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

117 Walnut ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 45 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 117 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Walnut 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 Walnut at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center754.8★ (80)Pomona, 6 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center734.7★ (28)Hacienda Heights, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Behavioral Autism Therapies733.7★ (3)Covina, 4 mi away——
4360 Behavioral Health724.8★ (19)Covina, 6 mi awaySat—
5ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center694.9★ (8)Chino, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Intercare Therapy695.0★ (12)Anaheim, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Dream Big Children's Center684.7★ (62)Monrovia, 12 mi away——
8ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center684.4★ (14)Cerritos, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Connecting Dot By Dot Inc684.8★ (9)West Covina, 6 mi away——
10ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center673.7★ (9)West Covina, 4 mi away——

The 117 best ABA therapy providers in Walnut, 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 Walnut

    Based in Pomona, 6 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21 Rancho Camino Dr ste 105, Pomona, CA 91766
  2. Based in Hacienda Heights, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15852 Gale Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
  3. Based in Covina, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

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

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    970 S Village Oaks Dr #103, Covina, CA 91724
  4. Based in Covina, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1343 N Grand Ave Ste 200, Covina, CA 91724
  5. Based in Chino, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5143 D St, Chino, CA 91710
  6. Based in Anaheim, 13 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2569 W Woodland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92801
  7. Based in Monrovia, 12 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    612 S Myrtle Ave #100, Monrovia, CA 91016
  8. Based in Cerritos, 15 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12604 Hiddencreek Way Unit C, Cerritos, CA 90703
  9. Based in West Covina, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1521 W Cameron Ave Ste 250, West Covina, CA 91790
  10. Based in Anaheim, 14 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    431 N Brookhurst St Ste 130, Anaheim, CA 92801
  11. Based in Ontario, 17 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 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3450 N Centre Lake Dr Ste 175, Ontario, CA 91761
  12. Based in Garden Grove, 17 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12465 S Lewis St Ste 102, Garden Grove, CA 92840
  13. Based in East San Gabriel, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  14. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 15 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8591 Grove Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  15. Based in Stanton, 17 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8022 La Monte Rd, Stanton, CA 90680
  16. Based in Commerce, 17 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5701 S Eastern Ave, Commerce, CA 90040
  17. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    121 W Lexington Dr #414, Glendale, CA 91203
  18. Based in Placentia, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 W Kimberly Ave #220, Placentia, CA 92870
  19. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 18 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10601 Church St Ste 112, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  20. Based in Santa Fe Springs, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12215 Telegraph Rd Ste 210-A, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
  21. Based in Gardena, 27 mi away

    64/100RP 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 6 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    879 W 190th St Ste 400, Gardena, CA 90248
  22. Based in Corona, 21 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1295 Corona Pointe Ct Suite 102, Corona, CA 92879

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

ABA therapy providers in Walnut, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Behavior Frontiers Norwalk Autism Center644.5★ (8)14 mi
27ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center643.5★ (30)23 mi
28ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center633.9★ (7)23 mi
29Autism Interventions and Resources, Inc634.0★ (4)28 mi
30360 Behavioral Health635.0★ (4)23 mi
31SEEK Education Inc.633.8★ (6)14 mi
32ABA Works634.3★ (6)30 mi
33ABS Kids Autism Diagnosis Clinic634.3★ (11)17 mi
34Behavior Frontiers Ontario Autism Center634.4★ (7)17 mi
35Cortica Glendale634.4★ (51)24 mi
36Los Angeles ABA Therapy635.0★ (4)17 mi
37Accel Therapies - ABA Therapy for Kids633.4★ (10)16 mi
38ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center623.2★ (38)17 mi
39Cortica Irvine623.8★ (81)22 mi
40Key Essentials to Behavior Management, Corp.623.1★ (12)17 mi
41Intercare Therapy624.5★ (6)27 mi
42Momentum Academy: ABA, Gymnastics, & Social Skills625.0★ (13)22 mi
43FirstSteps for Kids | West Orange County615.0★ (3)19 mi
44Love 2 Learn Consulting613.8★ (16)21 mi
45Behavior Frontiers Gardena Autism Center614.8★ (28)27 mi
46Nyansa Learning Corporation614.0★ (4)19 mi
47Cortica Torrance614.5★ (87)31 mi
48ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center615.0★ (13)33 mi
49Dream Big Children's Center613.5★ (8)27 mi
50Nurture & Nature613.7★ (9)32 mi

Also serving Walnut

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 Walnut ABA therapy providers

We scored 117 Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in Walnut?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in Walnut, CA is ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center (#2) and Behavioral Autism Therapies (#3) follow. We ranked 117 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in Walnut?

RankedPsychologists ranks 117 ABA therapy providers serving Walnut, CA. 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 Walnut work on weekends?

45 of 117 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center (#1), ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center (#2) and 360 Behavioral Health (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Walnut ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 117 rated ABA therapy providers in Walnut is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Cortica Torrance has the most, 87 reviews, and ranks #47. 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 Walnut count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 117 ABA therapy providers serving Walnut.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.