Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

What Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education does

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education (Cultivate BHE) is a privately held U.S. healthcare services provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy — an evidence-based intervention considered the standard of care for early autism treatment — to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental delays, alongside mental health services concentrated in Kentucky. Its core product suite spans three delivery modalities: center-based ABA therapy at dedicated clinics, in-home ABA therapy, and in-school ABA therapy integrated into public and private school settings, all individualized and supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Supporting offerings include autism diagnostic screening (M-CHAT-R, CAST), social skills groups, caregiver/parent training, and, in Kentucky, mental health therapy, waiver services, and targeted case management via a Multi-Specialty Group (MSG) structure.

The company operates 65+ clinic and in-home service locations across 12 states (Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin) with a workforce of 501–1,000 employees. Cultivate BHE is BHCOE-accredited at the highest tier and is a member of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), and its clinical model emphasizes smaller BCBA caseloads, frequent data analysis with the child's broader support team, and family-focused caregiver training. The company grew inorganically through two 2019 acquisitions — the ABC program (December 2019) and Bluegrass Behavioral Health Group — which expanded clinical depth and added Targeted Case Management capabilities. Its customer base consists of families of children with autism; revenue is generated through insurance reimbursement under most major U.S. payers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Medicaid, and Anthem. GTM is sales-led via direct service delivery, with intake managed through a centralized phone line, online intake forms, insurance verification, and physician/family referrals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

Legal name

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

Website

https://cultivatebhe.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education is a privately held U.S. provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and related autism services for children, operating 65+ clinic, in-home, and in-school service locations across 12 states under insurance reimbursement, with supplemental mental health services in Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Clinic-Based) (EDAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB), ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based) (EDAKAHAC), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), ABA Supervision, Clinical Oversight & BCBA Consulting (EDAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Behavioral health services
• Developmental disability care
• In-home ABA therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices61 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services Revenue: Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services provided to children with autism. Services covered by most major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Medicaid, and others.
2. Mental Health Services (Kentucky): Mental health therapy and support services offered in Kentucky locations, including Multi-Specialty Group (MSG) services with psychotherapy and behavior support specialists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education delivers evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism and related developmental disabilities through center-based clinics, in-home visits, and in-school programs across 12 U.S. states. The company also provides mental health therapy, waiver services, and targeted case management in Kentucky, along with autism diagnostic screenings, social skills groups, and caregiver/parent training. Services are individualized under BCBA supervision and reimbursed through most major insurance providers.

Product overview

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides a suite of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism, offered across multiple delivery formats including center-based, in-home, and in-school settings. The core portfolio includes center-based ABA therapy programs (individualized treatment supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts), in-home ABA therapy services targeting skills within the family environment, in-school ABA therapy integrated into educational settings, and mental health services (available in Kentucky) encompassing therapy, waiver services, and targeted case management. Supporting offerings include autism diagnostic screenings (M-CHAT-R, CAST) with referral pathways to diagnostician partners, social skills groups, and caregiver/parent training. All ABA services are evidence-based and individualized, with treatment plans designed and overseen by BCBAs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center-Based ABA Therapy Evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy delivered in a clinic setting, focusing on communication, daily living skills, and social readiness through structured and play-based activities under BCBA supervision. For children with autism.
• In-Home ABA Therapy ABA therapy delivered within the child's home environment, targeting communication, daily routines, and behavior management in a familiar setting with direct parent/caregiver coaching. For families of children with autism.
• In-School ABA Therapy ABA therapy services provided within public and private school settings, with therapists collaborating with teachers and school staff to develop strategies for skill development and positive peer interactions. For school-aged children with autism.
• Mental Health Services (Kentucky) Mental health therapy, waiver services, and targeted case management for individuals and families in Kentucky, provided by a Multi-Specialty Group of dedicated mental health professionals.
• Autism Diagnosis Free developmental screening tools (M-CHAT-R for ages 16-30 months, CAST for ages 4-11) and connections to trusted diagnostician partners for formal virtual or in-person autism evaluations.
• Social Skills Groups Structured group sessions developing interpersonal skills through peer interactions, cooperation, communication, and relationship-building activities guided by ABA-trained team members.
• Caregiver / Parent Training Structured training for parents and caregivers led by BCBAs to review progress, learn behavior strategies, and practice techniques for use at home and in the community, reinforcing skills outside therapy sessions.
• Family Services Family-centered support services integrated into ABA therapy programs, including parent coaching, caregiver education, and resources to address the emotional and practical needs of the whole family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of surveyed clients/parents report making progress with implemented strategies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 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 indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Behavior Frontiers: Multi-state provider of ABA and behavioral health services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, with center-based and in-home delivery. Comparable scale and clinical model to Cultivate.
• Kadiant: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based, home-based, and telehealth services for children with autism across the West Coast and broader U.S. Directly comparable service portfolio and target population to Cultivate.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large PE-backed multi-state ABA provider offering center-based, home-based, and school-based ABA services for children with autism. Operates hundreds of locations across the U.S., making it one of the most direct competitive comparisons to Cultivate on footprint, modality mix, and payer strategy.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health services for children with autism, with home-based and center-based delivery. Overlapping service portfolio, payer mix, and target demographic make Centria a direct peer to Cultivate.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA provider offering clinic-based, home-based, and school-based services for children with autism, with strong focus on family-centered care and caregiver training — directly mirroring Cultivate's positioning.
• ACES ABA: California-headquartered ABA provider with center-based and in-home services across multiple states, focused on children with autism. Overlapping service model and insurance-reimbursement revenue structure.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Multi-state ABA provider with center-based, home-based, and school-based programs for children with autism. Comparable clinical model, payer mix, and geographic scope to Cultivate.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state clinic-based ABA and applied behavior analysis provider for children with autism, with concurrent integrated diagnostic and therapy services. Operates 100+ centers across the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest — directly overlapping Cultivate's clinic-based delivery model and target geographies.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA therapy with home-, center-, and school-based programs across multiple states. CARD's scaled multi-modality model and BHCOE-accredited status make it a closely comparable peer.
• Ascend Behavior Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy provider operating center-based clinics with focus on individualized treatment plans and smaller caseloads. Highly comparable to Cultivate on clinical philosophy and operating model.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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