The Linden Center

What The Linden Center does

The Linden Center is a privately held, single-location pediatric therapy provider founded in 2023 in Northville, Michigan, delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and school readiness programs to children ages 2-8 with autism. The center was established by two Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) with more than a decade of clinical experience, and operates with a small team of BCBAs, Licensed Behavior Analysts, and Behavior Technicians providing 1:1 therapy under BCBA supervision. Its service portfolio comprises four programs: Early Intervention ABA Therapy, the Linden Explorers preschool/school readiness program, Speech Therapy delivered by Speech-Language Pathologists, and an ABA After Hours Program.

The operating model is built around a purpose-designed facility featuring sensory-focused spaces (Sensory Motor Room, Town Center, Outdoor Playgrounds) and a proprietary Linden Explorers curriculum that integrates ABA strategies into structured preschool learning. Therapy delivery is play-based and child-led, with a caregiver collaboration framework designed to extend clinical goals into the home. The company does not use proprietary software platforms or AI; the technology stack is human-delivered clinical care supported by a WordPress website, virtual tour, and an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Revenue is generated through recurring, insurance-billed therapy sessions at a single facility. The center is in-network with five commercial carriers (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Aetna, and Priority Health) and explicitly does not accept Medicaid or other state-funded insurance. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer targeting families in the local Northville catchment, with lead conversion handled via phone, email, scheduled facility tours, and community/word-of-mouth referrals. No external funding, acquisitions, or partnerships have been disclosed.

Name

The Linden Center

Legal name

The Linden Center

Website

https://thelindencenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Linden Center is a single-location ABA therapy and early intervention provider in Northville, Michigan, founded in 2023 by two experienced BCBAs. It serves children ages 2-8 with autism through ABA therapy, speech therapy, and the Linden Explorers preschool program, billing commercial insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric ABA Therapy and Autism Early Intervention

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based) (EDAKAHAC), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Social Skills, Play Skills & Group ABA Programs (EDAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism early intervention
• Pediatric behavioral therapy
• Speech language therapy
• School readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Northville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance-based ABA Therapy Services: Recurring revenue from therapy sessions billed through accepted insurance providers. The center accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Cigna, Aetna, and Priority Health. Services include Early Intervention ABA Therapy, Linden Explorers preschool program, Speech Therapy, and After Hours programs. Revenue is recurring based on ongoing treatment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Linden Center provides evidence-based, play-focused Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and early intervention programs for children ages 2-8 with autism. Its offering combines core ABA therapy, the Linden Explorers preschool/school readiness program, Speech Therapy, and an After Hours program, all delivered in 1:1 sessions by trained Behavior Technicians under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) at its single Northville, Michigan facility.

Product overview

The Linden Center offers a unified suite of pediatric therapy services for children ages 2-8 with autism. The core offering consists of three integrated programs: ABA Therapy Early Intervention (evidence-based ABA therapy), the Linden Explorers Program (preschool/school readiness), and the Speech Therapy Program (speech-language pathology). All programs utilize play-based, individualized approaches with 1:1 support from trained Behavior Technicians under BCBA supervision. Session scheduling is flexible with full-day and half-day options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy Early Intervention Evidence-based, play-focused Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program designed to build communication, reduce challenging behaviors, and increase daily living skills for children ages 2-8 with autism. Delivered in 1:1 sessions by Behavior Technicians under BCBA supervision.
• Linden Explorers Program Comprehensive school readiness preschool program that blends academic learning with play-based ABA approaches, providing 1:1 support from Behavior Technicians with BCBA oversight to develop social-emotional skills, communication, and pre-academic readiness for children with autism.
• Speech Therapy Program Speech and language therapy program delivered by Speech-Language Pathologists using child-led, play-based learning to build communication, language, and functional interaction skills in children with autism.
• ABA After Hours Program After-hours ABA therapy program offering flexible session scheduling outside standard daytime hours, providing continued ABA-based support for children with autism beyond typical school-day programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant improvement in speech and communication within weeks of starting therapy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Autism Learning Partners: ABA provider offering center-based and home-based services to children with autism across multiple states. Comparable in insurance billing, BCBA-supervised delivery, and early-intervention focus.
• Intercare Therapy: ABA therapy provider with center-based programs for children with autism. Comparable in early-intervention focus, insurance-billed services, and BCBA-supervised technician delivery.
• Acorn Health: ABA therapy provider operating multiple centers for children with autism, with emphasis on early intervention and family collaboration. Comparable in clinical philosophy, insurance relationships, and center-based delivery.
• Cortica: Integrated pediatric neurology and ABA therapy provider serving children with autism and developmental differences. Comparable in bundling ABA with speech therapy and family-centered care models.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Multi-site ABA provider focused on early intervention for children with autism, with integrated speech and occupational services. Directly comparable in clinical approach (play-based, 1:1 BT-to-client ratios with BCBA oversight) and target population.
• Behavioral Innovations: Center-based ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across multiple states. Directly comparable in center-based ABA model, BCBA-supervised 1:1 therapy, and insurance-billed recurring revenue structure.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, speech, and occupational therapy in center-based settings for children with autism. Closely comparable center-based delivery model and bundled pediatric therapy offerings.
• Centria Healthcare: National ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across multiple states. Closely comparable to The Linden Center in core ABA service model, insurance-based billing, and home/center delivery to pediatric autism families.

Regional players

• BrightCare (Bright Steps ABA): Regional ABA provider operating in the Midwest. Comparable in center-based early-intervention ABA service model and insurance-based delivery, with geographic overlap in the broader Michigan/Midwest market.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Established multi-site ABA provider offering clinic, home, and school-based services for children with autism. Comparable in core ABA delivery, though operating at significantly larger scale across broader geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC85NMHJzp11s2kuVAdv5aGw
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61550565406609
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelindencenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-linden-center-aba

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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