Pivotal ABA Therapy

What Pivotal ABA Therapy does

Pivotal ABA Therapy is a privately-held, founder-owned applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy provider founded in 2020 by Jeanine Signs, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA, operating from a single center-based facility at 1742 Georgetown Road in Hudson, Ohio (with a Stow mailing address). The firm delivers center-based ABA therapy to children diagnosed with autism ages 1-6 across Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland, Hudson, Akron, Strongsville, and Westlake. Core service lines include a Full Day Early Intervention program (20+ hours/week) and a Half Day Early Intervention program, both overseen by BCBAs and implemented by RBTs in 1:1 and small-group formats that mimic preschool/Pre-K environments. The clinical model combines naturalistic play-based teaching with Discrete Trial Training (DTT), individualized behavior intervention plans, and mandatory parent/caregiver training, supplemented by a proprietary 1-Year Parent Enrichment Program of monthly video lessons and take-home assignments.

The company also operates an Autism Evaluation Clinic co-located with the therapy center, staffed by Dr. Jason Friedman, a licensed clinical psychologist who conducts comprehensive diagnostic intakes, testing sessions, classroom observations, and feedback conferences for both children and adults. Revenue is generated entirely from professional services — primarily center-based ABA therapy, with secondary revenue from diagnostic evaluations — and is reimbursed through a mix of in-network insurance (Medical Mutual, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Medicaid Managed Care Plans Caresource and United Community Health Plan) and private pay, with the company handling insurance verification and authorization on behalf of families. Pivotal also maintains a workforce development pipeline through RBT supervision and BCBA/BCaBA certification training.

The business is operated independently with 12 employees, no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no institutional investor backing; insurance in-network status, school/district coordination (IEP/ETR meetings), and inter-provider collaboration with speech, OT, PT, and feeding specialists form the operational backbone. Strategic emphasis is placed on clinical quality, evidence-based methodology, and coordinated care across home, school, and community settings, rather than on technology differentiation or geographic expansion beyond the existing Hudson hub.

Name

Pivotal ABA Therapy

Legal name

Pivotal ABA Therapy LLC

Website

https://pivotalabatherapy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pivotal ABA Therapy is a founder-owned, center-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider in Hudson, Ohio, serving children with autism ages 1-6 in Northeast Ohio through intensive Full Day and Half Day Early Intervention programs, parent training, and a co-located Autism Evaluation Clinic, reimbursed via insurance and private pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Clinic-Based) (EDAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Intervention ABA (Birth–3) (EDAKAHAD), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Behavioral health services
• Autism diagnostic evaluation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Center-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism, delivered through full-day (20+ hours/week) and half-day programs. Services overseen by BCBAs and implemented by RBTs. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and private pay.
2. Autism Evaluation Services: Comprehensive autism evaluations conducted by Dr. Jason Friedman, a licensed clinical psychologist. Includes initial intake, testing sessions, classroom observation, report writing, and parent feedback conference. Services billed to insurance (Aetna, Anthem, United, Medical Mutual) or private pay with flexible payment plans available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pivotal ABA Therapy delivers center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism ages 1-6 in Northeast Ohio, offering full-day (20+ hours/week) and half-day early intervention programs overseen by BCBAs and implemented by RBTs. The practice also provides parent/caregiver training, a structured 1-Year Parent Enrichment Program, comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist, and supervision/training pathways for BCBA and BCaBA certification candidates.

Product overview

Pivotal ABA Therapy offers a coordinated suite of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children diagnosed with autism ages 1-6 in Northeast Ohio. The core offerings include Full Day and Half Day Early Intervention (EI) programs providing intensive ABA therapy with 20+ hours weekly or half-day alternatives. The company provides Parent and Caregiver Training with monthly interactive sessions, supplemented by a 1-Year Parent Enrichment Program offering monthly video lessons. Additionally, the Autism Evaluation Clinic offers comprehensive diagnostic assessments by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jason Friedman. The company also provides supervision and training for RBT, BCBA, and BCaBA certification candidates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Day Early Intervention (EI) Program Intensive full-day ABA therapy program providing 20+ hours/week of 1:1 and small group Applied Behavior Analysis for children ages 1-6, overseen by a BCBA and implemented by trained RBTs to build school readiness skills.
• Half Day Early Intervention (EI) Program Half-day ABA therapy alternative for children ages 1-6 who are not ready for full-day programming or who attend AM or PM preschool, providing 1:1 and small group instruction to foster school readiness.
• Parent and Caregiver Training Interactive individual and group training sessions conducted by BCBAs that equip parents and caregivers with tools to carry out their child's individualized ABA plan across home, school, and community settings.
• 1-Year Parent Enrichment Program Structured year-long program providing families with monthly video lessons covering ABA topics paired with take-home assignments to apply learned concepts with their child, supplementing individual parent training sessions.
• Autism Evaluation Clinic Comprehensive autism evaluations conducted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jason Friedman, including intake interview, 1-2 testing sessions of 2-4 hours each, classroom observation, report writing, and a parent feedback conference for children and adults seeking new diagnoses, second opinions, or follow-up assessments.
• RBT Supervision and BCBA/BCaBA Certification Training Ongoing supervision, training, and support for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and candidates pursuing BCBA or BCaBA certification, delivered by Pivotal's BCBAs with daily on-site supervision and an RBT Requirements Coordinator.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Jason FriedmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed clinical psychologist providing comprehensive autism evaluations at Pivotal's evaluation clinic. Graduated from Northeastern University and Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Extensive experience in evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with autism. Conducts initial intake, 1-2 testing sessions (2-4 hours each), classroom observations, and feedback sessions. Accepts Aetna, Anthem, United, and Medical Mutual insurance.
• Medical MutualminorOthersIn-network insurance provider accepted for ABA therapy services.
• AetnaminorOthersIn-network insurance provider accepted for ABA therapy and autism evaluation services.
• United HealthcareminorOthersIn-network insurance provider accepted for ABA therapy services. Also accepts United Community Health Plan (Medicaid Managed Care).
• CignaminorOthersIn-network insurance provider accepted for ABA therapy services.
• CaresourceminorOthersMedicaid Managed Care Plan accepted for ABA therapy services.
• Schools and School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCBAs collaborate with schools for classroom observations, IEP/ETR meetings, and ongoing communication with teachers. Services support school readiness and skill generalization across educational settings.
• Other Service Providers (Speech, OT, PT, Feeding Specialists)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCBAs communicate and meet regularly with other service providers to coordinate care and achieve optimal progress across developmental domains. Team approach to client treatment programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Behavior Frontiers: National provider of clinic-based and home-based ABA therapy for children with autism. Competes for the same referral sources and families with comparable center-based early intervention programs.
• Centria Healthcare: Large national ABA therapy provider serving children with autism through center-based and home-based services. Directly comparable offering, with broader geographic reach.
• Lighthouse Autism Center: Midwest-based ABA clinic network providing center-based early intensive ABA therapy for children with autism. Closely comparable in model, geography, and target demographic to Pivotal.
• LEARN Behavioral: National network of ABA therapy providers offering clinic, home, and school-based services for children with autism. Directly comparable model with multi-state scale.
• Proud Moments ABA: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and home-based therapy for children with autism, including early intensive programs. Directly comparable service mix and customer segment.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest PE-backed clinic-based ABA therapy operators in the U.S., serving children with autism across multiple states. Direct competitor offering center-based early intensive ABA programs similar to Pivotal's Full Day EI model.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Clinic-based ABA therapy provider serving children with autism, now operating as part of a larger national platform. Directly comparable center-based early intervention model to Pivotal's.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state clinic and home-based ABA therapy provider for children with autism, with a similar early-intervention focus and integrated diagnostic services. Direct competitor in the same clinic-based care model.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based early intervention programs for children with autism. Directly comparable to Pivotal's service model and target demographic.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Integrated autism care provider combining ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and medical services under one roof. Comparable full-stack model (diagnosis + multi-disciplinary therapy), with broader service breadth than Pivotal.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Pivotal-ABA-Therapy-LLC-105580154700520
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pivotal-aba-therapy

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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