Comprehensive Behavior Supports

What Comprehensive Behavior Supports does

Comprehensive Behavior Supports (CBSupports) is a private, for-profit provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company delivers one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder (ages 18 months through 21 years) through three primary modalities: in-home therapy, center-based social skills groups, and virtual/telehealth sessions, with most children receiving 15-25 hours of therapy per week. Services are supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and delivered by trained ABA paraprofessionals, supported by a clinical data management system built on the Rethink platform for session notes, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.

The business model is insurance-reimbursed fee-for-service, with the company billing more than 50 in-network insurance carriers including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Empire BCBS, Healthfirst, MetroPlus, and Child Health Plus (NY). CBSupports handles insurance verification, authorization, and billing directly, reducing administrative burden on families. Medicaid is not accepted in New York, and NJ Medicaid patients are referred to partner ABA360. The company has expanded from New York into New Jersey and recently added NYS Medical Indemnity Fund coverage to serve children with neurological injuries at birth.

The company employs 501-1000 staff and is led by CEO Israel Benedek, COO Hadassah Baum, and Chief Clinical Officer Sam Blanco. Go-to-market is sales-led with a dedicated intake team conducting phone outreach, insurance verification, and assessment scheduling. The company supplements direct outreach with a content marketing ecosystem including parent resources, BCBA continuing education (CEU) courses, social stories for children, and biweekly virtual parent support groups. No institutional investment or private equity backing has been disclosed, suggesting organic, founder-controlled growth since founding.

Name

Comprehensive Behavior Supports

Legal name

Comprehensive Behavior Supports

Website

https://cbsupports.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Comprehensive Behavior Supports is a private Brooklyn-based provider of in-home, center-based, and virtual Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism (ages 18 months to 21 years) in New York and New Jersey, billing 50+ insurance carriers for services delivered by BCBA-supervised clinical staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services (Applied Behavior Analysis)

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), ABA Supervision, Clinical Oversight & BCBA Consulting (EDAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Home-based ABA therapy
• Pediatric behavioral health
• Telehealth ABA services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services (Insurance): The company generates revenue through billing insurance companies for ABA therapy services. Services are covered by most private insurance plans and Child Health Plus (NY). The company works with more than 50 insurance providers and handles the insurance authorization and billing process directly with carriers. Most families use insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Comprehensive Behavior Supports delivers one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ages 18 months to 21 years) primarily in the child's home and via telehealth, under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Therapy is billed through a network of more than 50 private insurance plans and Child Health Plus (NY). Supporting offerings include a virtual parent support group, BCBA continuing education (CEU) courses, downloadable social stories, and a behavior technician resource toolbox, all coordinated from the Brooklyn, NY headquarters and delivered across New York and New Jersey.

Product overview

Comprehensive Behavior Supports operates as a unified service portfolio offering ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for children with autism. The core offerings consist of In-Home ABA Therapy and Virtual/Telehealth ABA Therapy, both delivering one-on-one therapy under BCBA supervision. These are supplemented by a Parent Support Group providing biweekly virtual sessions, BCBA CEU Training for professional development, Social Stories for child preparation resources, and a Behavior Technician Toolbox for staff resources. The company also accepts NYS Medical Indemnity Fund coverage as an additional payment option. All services are coordinated through their Brooklyn headquarters and delivered across New York and New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home ABA Therapy One-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy delivered in the child's home environment by trained ABA paraprofessionals under Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision. Targets children with autism ages 18 months to 21 years in New York and New Jersey; builds communication, behavior, social, and independence skills through personalized support designed around the child's unique needs and goals. Covered by most private insurance plans and Child Health Plus (NY).
• Virtual/Telehealth ABA Therapy Remote Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy delivered via a live video connection, where an ABA paraprofessional engages with the child in person while a BCBA supervises virtually. In special circumstances both the BCBA and paraprofessional can participate remotely. Includes virtual evening sessions dedicated to parent training and coaching. Designed for families in NY and NJ who prefer or require a remote therapy delivery option, including those whose children have an autism diagnosis.
• Parent Support Group Biweekly virtual parent support group meetings facilitated by two Board Certified Behavior Analysts, providing guided discussions on topics such as sleep challenges, toileting success, collaborating with ABA teams, and emotional regulation. Aimed at parents of children receiving ABA therapy through CBSupports and offered as part of the family's engagement with the practice.
• BCBA CEU Training Continuing education units (CEUs) and training content for Board Certified Behavior Analysts covering topics such as executive function challenges, trauma-informed care, IEP development, telehealth, assessments, collaboration in ABA, and cultural humility. Targeted at practicing BCBAs pursuing ongoing professional development.
• Social Stories Downloadable social stories designed to help autistic children prepare for common experiences such as getting a haircut, visiting the doctor, flying on an airplane, getting a shot, having a new sibling, or having a sibling with autism. Targeted at families of children with autism and the BCBAs who support them.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most children receive 15-25 hours of therapy per week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AetnacoreOthersIn-network provider for ABA therapy services. Aetna members can access CBSupports' in-home and telehealth ABA therapy services with covered benefits.
• AffinitycoreOthersIn-network provider for ABA therapy services including Child Health Plus plans. Affinity members in NY can access CBSupports' ABA therapy services.
• CignacoreOthersIn-network provider for Cigna commercial insurance plans covering ABA therapy services in NY and NJ.
• Emblem HealthcoreOthersIn-network provider for Emblem Health commercial plans and Child Health Plus. Members can access in-home ABA therapy services.
• HealthfirstcoreOthersIn-network provider for Healthfirst commercial plans and Child Health Plus. Serves Healthfirst members across NY.
• Horizon BCBScoreOthersIn-network provider for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial plans, particularly relevant for NJ residents.
• United HealthcarecoreOthersIn-network provider for United Healthcare commercial plans covering ABA therapy services.
• Empire BCBScoreOthersIn-network provider for Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial plans and Child Health Plus. Also accepts as out-of-network for plans with OON benefits.
• MetroPluscoreOthersIn-network provider for MetroPlus commercial plans and Child Health Plus covering ABA therapy.
• MVP Health CarecoreOthersIn-network provider for MVP commercial plans and Child Health Plus covering ABA therapy services.
• Oscar HealthcoreOthersIn-network provider for Oscar Health plans covering ABA therapy services in NY.
• Oxford Health PlanscoreOthersIn-network provider for Oxford Health Plans commercial insurance covering ABA therapy services.
• 1199SEIU Benefit FundscoreOthersIn-network provider for 1199SEIU members covering ABA therapy services.
• NYS Medical Indemnity FundcoreOthersCBSupports now accepts patients covered under the NYS Medical Indemnity Fund, which provides long-term care coverage for individuals who experienced severe neurological injuries at birth.
• MagnaCarecoreOthersIn-network provider for MagnaCare plans covering ABA therapy services.
• Northwell DirectcoreOthersIn-network provider for Northwell Direct employee health plans covering ABA therapy.
• NYSHIPcoreOthersIn-network provider for New York State Health Insurance Program covering ABA therapy for state employees.
• The Empire PlancoreOthersIn-network provider for The Empire Plan (NY state employee benefit) covering ABA therapy services.
• UMRcoreOthersIn-network provider for UMR (United Healthcare's third-party administrator) plans covering ABA therapy.
• Fidelis CarecoreOthersIn-network provider for Fidelis Care commercial plans and Child Health Plus covering ABA therapy services.
• NYCE PPOcoreOthersIn-network provider for NYCE PPO plans covering ABA therapy services.
• HIP (Emblem Health)coreOthersIn-network provider for HIP insurance plans (now part of Emblem Health) covering ABA therapy.
• ABA360minorOthersReferral partner for New Jersey residents with Medicaid plans. NJ Medicaid patients are redirected to ABA360.com for services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lighthouse Autism Center: Regional ABA therapy provider focused on center-based services for children with autism. Comparable on payer contracts, clinical supervision model, and pediatric autism specialization.
• Hopebridge: Large multi-state ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based ABA services to children with autism. Compares directly to CBSupports on service model, clinical supervision structure, and insurance billing approach.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA therapy provider delivering home-, center-, and school-based services for children with autism. Closely comparable in service modalities, payer relationships, and geographic footprint strategy.
• ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): Multi-state ABA provider offering home and clinic-based therapy, social skills groups, and parent training. Direct peer on clinical offering and BCBA-supervised model.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest U.S. ABA therapy providers operating across many states with center-based and home-based services. Highly comparable on payer mix, clinical model, and pediatric autism focus.
• Behavioral Health Works: ABA therapy provider focused on in-home and community-based services for children with autism. Direct overlap on delivery model, supervision approach, and payer relationships.
• Kyo Autism Therapy: ABA provider with strong emphasis on naturalistic, in-home therapy and telehealth — closely aligned with CBSupports' home-based and virtual delivery model.
• Proud Moments ABA: ABA provider delivering in-home and center-based therapy across multiple states with similar insurance-led intake processes. Highly comparable on clinical model and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Long-established, large-scale ABA provider with broad geographic reach. Comparable in clinical ABA services and insurance billing, but operates at much greater scale and breadth.

Others

• Rethink (Brightlane Group): Digital platform used by CBSupports for behavior technician resources and clinical data management. Not a competitor — supplies the underlying training and clinical workflow tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ComprehensiveBehaviorSupports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comprehensivebehaviorsupports
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbsupports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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