San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis

What San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis does

San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis (DBA Alongside ABA) is a private, for-profit applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy provider serving children with autism and their families across Southern California. The company operates 10+ service locations spanning San Diego, La Mesa, Oceanside, Temecula, San Fernando, Van Nuys, Lancaster, Chula Vista, and Placentia (the corporate headquarters at 701 W. Kimberly Ave. Suite 220), with clinical staff consisting of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), behavior technicians, and support personnel led by COO Courtney Vidal and VP of Clinical Operations Lauren Bishop.

The company delivers six interconnected service modalities — home-based, clinic-based, and school-based ABA therapy, early behavioral intervention, social skills groups, and family support — enabling treatment across the natural, educational, and clinical environments of each child. Revenue is generated primarily through health insurance reimbursement, with the company maintaining in-network status with 10 major commercial, Medicaid, and military payers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare, CalOptima, Molina, Evernorth, HealthNet, and Optum.

The business has grown through an acquisition-led roll-up strategy: San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis and Temecula ABA were acquired and now operate under the Alongside family of brands, alongside ASI and Quality Behavior Solutions. Customer acquisition is sales-led, combining direct family outreach via website contact forms (with a 48-hour response SLA), physician and community referral networks, and multi-channel digital marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, blog, email). Founded in 2020 with a current headcount of 11–50, the company is a sub-scale regional consolidator in a fragmented autism services market with no disclosed institutional funding or parent company.

Name

San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis

Legal name

Alongside ABA

Website

https://sandiegoaba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis (Alongside ABA) is a Southern California ABA therapy provider delivering home-, clinic-, and school-based autism services across 10+ locations, billed primarily through major commercial, Medicaid, and military health insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services / Autism Therapy

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Intervention ABA (Birth–3) (EDAKAHAD), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Behavioral health services
• Pediatric ABA therapy
• Clinic-based behavior therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Revenue is generated through the provision of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism. Services are delivered across multiple settings (home, clinic, school) and billed primarily through health insurance reimbursement. The company accepts most major health insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism across Southern California. Services are delivered through home-based, clinic-based, and school-based settings, plus early behavioral intervention, social skills groups, and family support, and are reimbursed primarily through major commercial and government health insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare, and others.

Product overview

Alongside is a unified ABA therapy service platform offering compassionate, research-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism across Southern California. The company provides six interconnected service modalities: Home-Based ABA Therapy (delivered in natural family environments), Clinic-Based ABA Therapy (in structured clinical settings), School-Based ABA Therapy (supporting educational success), Early Behavioral Intervention (for young children), Social Skills Groups (peer-based learning), and Family Support services. These services are delivered by a team of BCBAs, behavior technicians, and support staff. The company has grown through acquisitions including San Diego ABA and Temecula ABA, consolidating multiple regional ABA providers under the Alongside brand while maintaining distinct local team identities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home-Based ABA Therapy In-home Applied Behavior Analysis therapy delivered in the family's natural environment, tailored to each child's unique needs and everyday life. Provided by BCBAs and behavior technicians for families of children with autism.
• Clinic-Based ABA Therapy ABA therapy services delivered in structured clinical settings, providing therapeutic environments for skill development and behavior intervention for children with autism.
• School-Based ABA Therapy ABA therapy services delivered in school settings to support children with autism in educational environments and facilitate learning and social development.
• Early Behavioral Intervention Specialized ABA therapy services focused on early intervention for young children with autism, addressing developmental delays and building foundational skills.
• Social Skills Groups Group-based therapeutic services that help children with autism develop social skills, peer interactions, and community engagement abilities.
• Family Support Support services for families of children with autism, including parent consultation and resources to help families navigate the therapeutic journey.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Diego ABAcoreOthersAcquired by Alongside ABA to expand Southern California footprint. San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis is now part of the Alongside family of ABA therapy providers, contributing to the company's clinical excellence and market presence.
• Temecula ABAcoreOthersAcquired by Alongside ABA as part of Southern California expansion strategy. Temecula ABA location now operates under the Alongside brand.
• ASIminorOthersPart of the Alongside family of ABA therapy providers, shown in company logos alongside San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis, Quality Behavior Solutions, and Temecula ABA.
• Quality Behavior SolutionsminorOthersPart of the Alongside family of ABA therapy providers, shown in company logos.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Autism Learning Partners: ABA therapy provider operating across California and other western U.S. states. Directly comparable in geographic overlap (Southern California), home- and center-based delivery, and broad payer acceptance.
• Kadiant: ABA therapy provider operating primarily in California with multi-setting service delivery. Directly comparable on geography, payer panel, and family-of-companies structure with acquired regional brands.
• Centria Healthcare: Large ABA and behavioral health provider serving pediatric and adult populations across multiple states. Directly comparable in clinical staffing model (BCBAs + technicians) and insurance-billed revenue approach.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA platform providing home-, center-, and school-based ABA services to children with autism. Highly comparable business model, delivery settings, and acquisition-driven growth playbook.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest U.S. ABA therapy providers operating clinics across multiple states including California. Direct competitor offering home-, clinic-, and center-based ABA with broad insurance acceptance and a similar roll-up growth strategy.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-state ABA and autism services provider with a heavy clinic-based model. Comparable in service breadth (ABA plus diagnostic and therapy services) and payer-mix approach, with growing California presence.

Others

• Therapy Brands: Healthcare practice management and EHR software provider serving ABA, behavioral health, and therapy clinics. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but a relevant enabler/partner for scaling ABA clinic operations.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Integrated pediatric autism care provider combining ABA with medical, developmental, and therapeutic services. Comparable target population and payer model, with a broader whole-child care model that may pull share from pure-play ABA providers.

Broad incumbents

• Catalight: Large California-headquartered autism and disability services organization (formerly Easterseals Bay Area). Broader portfolio beyond ABA—including early intervention and adult services—but overlaps significantly in payer-mix and California family segment.
• Easter Seals Southern California: Established disability services organization providing ABA, early intervention, and adult services across Southern California. Overlaps with Alongside on family-of-services positioning and Medi-Cal payer exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sandiegoaba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-diego-aba
• Instagraminstagram.com/alongside_aba
• Xx.com/SanDiego_ABA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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