The first step to empowering your child to grow & thrive begins at Behavior Frontiers.
Home-Based ABA Therapy in Bethesda, Maryland
Behavior Frontiers has been providing exceptional quality ABA service to clients and their families since 2004 – that’s 20 years! Our implementation of scientifically proven ABA methods makes a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other special needs – we’ve got the data to prove it!
Whether your child receives services in a center or at home, the goal remains the same: expanding your child’s skills in areas of need by focusing on their strengths in a positive environment in which your child can grow and thrive.
Bethesda, MD
Behavior Frontiers, LLC
3 Bethesda Metro Center
Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 240.292.8319
Fax: 855.568.2494
I like Behavior Frontiers in particular, the team that my son has. I like that these people have a solid background in their profession on top of that, I see in them that it's not just a job for them but they have passion for what they do.
5/5 Star Yelp Review
Superior Quality ABA Services
Individualized
Care Plans
Your child is unique, and so their care plan should be too! More Info
Research-Based
Your child deserves proven ABA interventions backed by scientific research. More Info
Data-Driven
Progress
Your time is valuable so collecting data on your child’s progress is the best way to prevent time from being wasted!
Professionally
Trained Staff
Behavior Frontiers provides extensive initial and on-going training for staff at all levels so that they have the skills they need to effectively help children with a range of behavior challenges. More Info
Frequent
Supervision
An experienced case supervisor monitors your child’s care program regularly ensuring that his/her specific needs are fully understood and targeted.
Parent
Involvement
You know your child the best! which is why we welcome and encourage parent input throughout the therapy process.
Currently serving the following cities:
Adelphi, Ashton-Sandy Spring, Baltimore, Bethesda, Bowie, Boyds, Calverton, Clarksvburg, Cockeysville, College Park, Damascus, Dayton, Dawsonville, Dudalk, Elliott City, Fairland, Forest Heights, Fort Meade, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glen Burnie, Glenn Dale, Glenwood, Hyattsville, Lake Arbor, Largo, Laurel, Laytonsville, Linthicum Heights, Lutherville-Timonium, Mitchellville, New Carollton, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Odenton, Pasadena, Poolesville, Potomac, Reisterstown, Rockville, Russet, Seneca, Silver Spring, Sunshine, Towson, and Travilah
We are open to extending our range of service areas. If you do not see your city listed above, please contact our office: 888-922-2843.
Insurance Coverage
Behavior Frontiers is an in-network provider with the following insurance providers:
Aetna
Beacon Health Options (Commercial Non-HMO)
CareFirst
Cigna
ComPsych
Government Employee Health Administration (GEHA)
Humana
Magellan
MediCaid
Optum/UBH (Commercial)
Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN) and affiliated plans
We are in the process of finalizing contracts with additional health plans. Please contact us if you do not see your health plan listed so that we can discuss your options.
Behavior Frontiers will gladly verify your child’s health benefits for free and will provide you with information regarding ABA benefits for autism, co-payments and deductibles under your insurance plan.
Bethesda Clinical Team Leadership
Ian McGarvey, M.A., BCBA
Regional Clinical Director
Ian McGarvey has been working in the field of ABA since 2011, starting as a behavior technician. Ian had intended on returning to graduate school for sport psychology but fell in love with working in the field both for the science and the clients. Ian graduated with his master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in May of 2013, and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the same month. Ian joined the Michigan Behavior Frontiers team in September 2023. Prior to Behavior Frontiers, Ian worked with various populations, both in traditional ABA settings as well as in one-on-one consulting settings. Ian has also worked in a clinical director capacity for the last 6 years, coaching both practicum students and BCBAs to be successful supervisors.
Regarding clients, Ian’s passions include early functional communication training, trauma informed and compassionate care, and implementation of skills-based treatment and universal protocols. Ian also takes passion in coaching and mentoring other BCBAs. Ian’s philosophy when overseeing ABA services is that all services are client-centered and client-led. Ian’s favorite quote comes from B.F. Skinner and Ogden Lindsley: “The learner is always right.” Our behavior is a product of our environment, and we always have control to modify our environment to make sure our client’s and staff’s needs are met to grow!