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Best ABA Therapy Providers in West Des Moines, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Des Moines: AtlasCare ABA Therapy, RP Score 73/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Kind and Uplifting ABA Therapy and Mental Health, 34 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #16.

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

20 West Des Moines ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the ABA therapy providers in Des Moines ranking. See ABA therapy providers in Des Moines

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1AtlasCare ABA Therapy734.6★ (10)West Des MoinesEveningsOverall
2Axis Therapy Centers - West Des Moines734.8★ (11)West Des Moines——
3Midwest Autism & Therapy Center - West Des Moines724.6★ (11)West Des Moines——
4Axis Therapy Centers - Urbandale714.7★ (15)Urbandale, 6 mi away——
5Carelinks ABA Therapy of Des Moines704.9★ (12)Johnston, 7 mi away——
6New View Autism Clinic704.0★ (8)Urbandale, 3 mi away——
7Balance Autism - Clive705.0★ (5)Clive, 4 mi away——
8Axis Therapy Centers - Ankeny694.6★ (21)Ankeny, 12 mi away——
9Midwest Autism & Therapy Center - Waukee683.9★ (7)Waukee, 8 mi away——
10Midwest Autism & Therapy Center - Altoona674.4★ (14)Altoona, 12 mi away——

The 20 best ABA therapy providers in West Des Moines, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in West Des Moines

    #1 AtlasCare ABA Therapy

    Based in West Des Moines

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1501 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    View profile for AtlasCare ABA Therapy(515) 902-1213

  6. #6 New View Autism Clinic

    Based in Urbandale, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8550 New York Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
    View profile for New View Autism Clinic(515) 630-0274

  7. #7 Balance Autism - Clive

    Based in Clive, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1860 NW 118th St #100, Clive, IA 50325
    View profile for Balance Autism - Clive(888) 228-8476

  11. #11 Behavior With Grace

    Based in Altoona, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1225 Copper Creek Dr Ste G, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    View profile for Behavior With Grace(515) 207-5046

How we ranked West Des Moines ABA therapy providers

We scored 20 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in West Des Moines?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in West Des Moines, IA is AtlasCare ABA Therapy with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Axis Therapy Centers - West Des Moines (#2) and Midwest Autism & Therapy Center - West Des Moines (#3) follow. We ranked 20 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in West Des Moines?

RankedPsychologists ranks 20 ABA therapy providers serving West Des Moines, IA. 4 of them are based in West Des Moines; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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.

What Google rating do West Des Moines ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated ABA therapy providers in West Des Moines is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Kind and Uplifting ABA Therapy and Mental Health has the most, 34 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 West Des Moines count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 20 ABA therapy providers serving West Des Moines.

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