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Delivering culturally competent ABA therapy with heart and compassion
Delivering culturally competent ABA therapy with heart and compassion
We take the time to truly understand your child their unique strengths, weaknesses, personality, and goals—so we can create a personalized ABA therapy plan that fits their world.
Our experienced therapists use engaging play-based strategies rooted in ABA to help your child express themselves effectively, build meaningful social connections, and navigate everyday challenges with confidence.
At Growing Minds Behavioral Health, we embrace a whole-family approach to your child’s development. Our clinicians thoughtfully tailor each program to fit your family’s lifestyle, while honoring the unique cultures, values, and diversity that make your family who you are.
We build meaningful connections by honoring your child’s unique identity and the cultural values that shape their world.
Through evidence-based ABA therapy, we support meaningful growth in every area of your child’s development from communication and social skills to emotional regulation and independence.
Parent training sessions focus on measurable goals that help families manage challenging behaviors and support their child’s development. We emphasize whole-family growth and meet regularly—including quarterly check-ins—to review progress and address questions or concerns.
We believe your child deserves more than just “on-the-job” learning. Before ever entering your home, our staff receive in-depth, hands-on training in both ABA and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), including real-life scenario practice. Each team member must pass a play-based competency exam before being matched with a client—ensuring they feel confident, prepared, and ready to provide meaningful support from day one.
We know not every RBT will come with five years of experience or be enrolled in a master’s program—but that doesn’t mean your child should be anyone’s practice. That’s why we invest heavily in our staff’s growth through ongoing trainings, self-assessment, peer and BCBA feedback, and continuous mastery of PRT and play-based strategies.
We are proud to be the only company in the DMV and Baltimore area with such an intense commitment to delivering high-quality ABA through the PRT model.
Grow with purpose. Lead with heart.
Families across Maryland and Northern Virginia trust Growing Minds Behavioral Health for high quality, compassionate, and culturally responsive ABA therapy.
We proudly serve a wide range of communities with diverse and equitable support for children with autism.
Browse the cities and counties we serve below.
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“At Growing Minds Behavioral Health, our mission is to empower families and support children in reaching their full potential. We believe in compassionate, high-quality ABA services rooted in fun, progress, and partnership. By equipping parents with the tools to manage behavior and build skills, we foster growth in communication, social awareness, independence, and play. This is a no-judgment zone. We laugh, cry, and celebrate with our families—because real change begins with humanity, consistency, and joy.”
Ashley Smith-Nonnarath MS, BCBA, LBA