BCBA-Owned · Bay Area, California

Boutique ABA therapy — run by clinicians, not investors.
At Animate Behavior, your child works with a small, stable clinical team led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst — not a rotating cast managed by a corporate office. Small caseloads, real supervision, and in-home or in-center care across the East Bay.
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In-network with Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Health Plan, and Regional Center of the East Bay.

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What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most-studied intervention for autism — when it's practiced ethically. At Animate, every program is built around your child's interests, assent, and goals, and led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from day one. No scripts, no manualized curricula, no compliance training. Just real teaching, real play, and real progress your family can see.
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Why families choose Animate Behavior
We’re a boutique practice by design. That means smaller caseloads, more BCBA oversight, and care that actually fits your child.
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High BCBA Supervision
Most agencies stretch one BCBA across a dozen or more kids. At Animate, we keep caseloads small on purpose — so the analyst running your child's program actually knows your child, your goals, and what changed this week.
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BCBA-Owned and Operated
Animate is owned and run by Board Certified Behavior Analysts who still see clients. Every decision — from how long sessions run to which goals we prioritize — gets made by people who answer to families, not investors.
Truly Individualized Treatment
We don't use canned curricula. Your child's program is built from scratch by their BCBA, reviewed with you, and revised as your child grows. If something isn't working, we change it.
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Animate Behavior ABA therapy center in Emeryville California serving Bay Area families
Culturally Diverse & Inclusive Care
Our clinicians reflect the communities we serve, and we deliver care in both English and Spanish. We adapt programs to fit your family's home, culture, and routines — not the other way around.
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In-home or in-center. We'll help you choose.
Some children do best in our Emeryville center, surrounded by peers and structure. Others learn faster at home, where the kitchen, the backyard, and the bedtime routine are the real teaching moments. Your BCBA will recommend the setting that fits your child — and you can change it as they grow.
Build a meaningful career in ABA
Registered Behavior Technicians are the heart of our clinical teams — the people who see breakthroughs first, and who make them possible. If you want a career that matters, with real BCBA mentorship and a team that supports you, we’d love to meet you.
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In-network coverage

We currently accept Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), and Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB). Not sure if you’re covered? Fill out our intake form and we’ll help you find out.

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