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Clients Served

Clients

Direct Therapy

20 hrs

Per client per week

Supervision

15%

Of direct therapy

Caregiver Training

0.5 hrs

Per client per week

Cancellations

10%

Of visits

RBT Pay

$25

Per hour

Other Expenses

Of sales

Why BCBAs build with Headstart

Income that reflects your impact

When you build your own practice with Headstart, you don't just get to do meaningful work, you keep more of what you earn. Most of our providers double their income compared to salaried roles.

Support from real ABA experts

From systems to strategy to staffing, you’ll get hands on support from people who’ve built and scaled real ABA companies. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Lead without compromise

Set your own schedule. Choose your caseload. Build a business around your values and your life. We’ll give you the playbook to make it sustainable.

Families first

You became a BCBA to make a difference, not chase admin tasks and justify care to corporate. At Headstart, we take care of the backend so you can stay focused on what matters most: your clients.

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The Headstart Health difference

You can start your ABA Practice with less stress and more confidence.

RBT recruiting

~75% of RBTs are sourced by us. Our talent team helps you build your dream team without sifting through resumes.

Real clinical mentorship

You're never in it alone.

On-demand tools and templates
Mentorship from BCBAs who've been there
A sounding board when you need it most

Built by BCBAs, for BCBAs

We've been in your shoes and built what we wish we had. Headstart is led by real BCBAs who've grown their own practices. We get it, and we've got you.

Business formation, done for you

From idea to LLC without the overwhelm. We handle business registration, legal setup, bank accounts, and insurance so you can focus on your mission, not paperwork.