Central Texas Behavioral Solutions

What Central Texas Behavioral Solutions does

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions (CTBS) is a private, family-owned provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services headquartered in Killeen, Texas, founded in 2014. The company delivers assent-based ABA treatment through a tiered clinical model staffed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), targeting communication, socialization, adaptive skills, and behavioral challenges in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. CTBS also operates an Early Start Program for children ages 2–6, an Adults with Autism Support Group, and a linked counseling practice (Central Texas Therapy Associates).

The business operates five clinic locations across Central Texas—Killeen (Main), Killeen (Oak Creek), Temple, Waco, and Lampasas—and delivers care through center-based, in-home, school-based, and community-based settings. Services are monetized primarily through insurance reimbursement, with CTBS in-network across Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Plan, Magellan, Scott and White, Sana Benefits, Curative, GEHA, and Meritain; private pay and grant-supported billing are also available, though the company does not accept Texas Medicaid. A separate branded merchandise e-commerce storefront (apparel, accessories, pet bandanas, stickers) provides a secondary, low-magnitude revenue stream.

Ownership is concentrated in the Tindell family (Kristin L. Tindell as Owner/CEO and Alan Tindell as Co-Owner), with no disclosed institutional investors, private equity backing, or holding-company affiliations. CTBS maintains HIPAA-compliant practices and a public diversity/inclusion posture. The company has no public revenue disclosures, no external funding rounds, no M&A activity, and operates as an independent regional clinical practice within a rapidly expanding U.S. ABA therapy market.

Name

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions

Legal name

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions

Website

https://ctbs.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions is a family-owned ABA therapy provider operating five clinics across the Killeen–Temple–Waco–Lampasas corridor, delivering assent-based Applied Behavior Analysis services to children and adults with autism through BCBA-led clinical teams and in-network insurance billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based) (EDAKAHAC), ABA Supervision, Clinical Oversight & BCBA Consulting (EDAKAHAH), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Behavioral health
• Autism intervention
• Developmental therapy
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Killeen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services (Insurance): Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements from in-network providers. Services covered include ABA therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
2. Private Pay: Direct payment option for clients without insurance coverage or those preferring to pay out-of-pocket
3. Grants: Several grants available that can be applied for through the billing office to support families
4. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including apparel and accessories through the online shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians. Services are offered across clinic-based, in-home, school-based, and community-based settings in Central Texas through programs including the Early Start Program for children ages 2-6, general ABA therapy, and counseling services through Central Texas Therapy Associates.

Product overview

Central Texas Behavioral Solutions is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider offering a multi-service portfolio centered on clinical ABA therapy services. The core offerings include ABA Therapy Services (providing assent-based ABA treatment with Board Certified Behavior Analysts), the Early Start Program (ABA services for children ages 2-6 with autism), Counseling Services, and an Adults with Autism Support Group. In addition to clinical services, the company operates a merchandise line branded with CTBS imagery and values messaging, including apparel (sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, caps), pet accessories (bandanas), and stickers. The services are delivered across multiple Central Texas locations (Killeen, Temple, Waco, Lampasas) through center-based, home-based, school-based, and community-based settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy Services Applied Behavior Analysis therapy services providing assent-based treatment with a tiered approach involving Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technicians. Addresses communication, socialization, adaptive skills, and behavioral challenges for individuals with autism.
• Early Start Program ABA services delivered in an age-appropriate setting for children ages 2-6 diagnosed with autism, focusing on fostering independence, establishing routines, developing prosocial behaviors, and generalizing skills to the home environment.
• Counseling Services Mental health and behavioral counseling services provided through Central Texas Therapy Associates.
• CTBS Branded Merchandise

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest U.S. operators of ABA clinics serving children with autism across multiple states. Direct overlap with CTBS in BCBA-staffed clinic delivery, insurance billing, and multi-setting service model.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state ABA and pediatric therapy provider operating center-based clinics with BCBA-led teams. Closely comparable in clinical staffing model and payor mix to CTBS.
• Behavioral Innovations: Texas-headquartered ABA provider with centers across the state delivering center-based and home-based ABA therapy. Direct competitor within the same Texas market and service modality as CTBS.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA and applied behavior services for children with autism, staffed by BCBAs and RBTs. Comparable in delivery model, payor mix, and child-focused ABA programming.
• Behavior Frontiers: ABA provider offering in-home, clinic-based, and school-based services for individuals with autism. Comparable in multi-channel delivery and BCBA-supervised care model.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA services provider delivering center-based and home-based therapy with BCBA oversight. Overlaps with CTBS in clinical model and autism-focused early intervention.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA provider serving children and adults with autism across home, school, and clinic settings. Closely comparable multi-setting delivery and BCBA-led care.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA provider delivering clinic, home, and school-based services with BCBA supervision. Directly comparable service mix, staffing structure, and target population.
• ABS Kids: ABA therapy provider for children with autism using BCBA-led clinical teams across center, home, and community settings. Directly comparable to CTBS in modalities and payor relationships.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified home and community-based health services platform that includes ABA and behavioral health offerings. Comparable as a broader behavioral health and disability services incumbent rather than a pure-play ABA clinic competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BehaviorSolutionsTX
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctbs.co/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ctbs

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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