Ready to Start Your

Own ABA Practice?
Headstart helps BCBAs launch their own practices with clinical autonomy, real support, and the income they deserve.
Many BCBAs double their income within 6–12 months.
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Most Insurance Plans Accepted

Including Medicaid and major private insurers, so you can focus on care, not coverage.

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Why BCBAs Build with Headstart

Families First

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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Be Your Own Boss

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.

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Where You Want it

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.

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Income that Reflects your Impact

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

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Clinical Excellence

At Headstart, clinical excellence is at the forefront of everything we do. Whether you’re a new or experienced BCBA, join our community to ask questions, trade notes, and connect with other leaders in the field.

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In Six Months Everything Could Change

BCBAs who launch with Headstart can build a full caseload in as little as six-months when they follow our expert ABA playbook.

Get Started

Join Headstart and build your legacy with support.

Train with our Experts

We give you our entire ABA business playbook.

Launch with Confidence

Meet weekly with your Headstart team.

Build with Freedom

Create a company that works for your life.

Empowering You

Clinical Mentorship

Providing exceptional therapy to clients is above all else. Headstart is happy to provide 1:1 mentorship meetings with a highly experienced BCBA to expand your skill set and discuss issues as they arise.

Operations Mentorship

Moving into the world of owning your own business can be daunting. Let Headstart's experienced BCBAs answer any of your business operations questions so you can focus on what really matters, providing great care to your clients.

Community

The field of ABA can be as rewarding as it can be challenging. Headstart connects BCBAs across the community, fostering a clinical support network that will keep you connected and in-tune with the latest in the field.

Clinical Excellence

Headstart's mission is to empower independent BCBAs to provide exceptional therapy to those who need it most. Through clinical mentorship, peer-to-peer support, journal clubs and ongoing training, Headstart is committed to giving you the tools so you can be the best BCBA you can be.

Everything You Need to Start (and Grow) Your ABA Practice

Practice Formation

Practice Formation

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    LLC formation
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    Liability & malpractice insurance
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    Bank account formation

Fast-track your launch without paperwork stress

Insurance & Billing

Insurance & Billing

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    Credentialing
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    Verification of client benefits
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    Authorization management
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    Claim submission, management, and payments

Transparent, done-for-you ABA billing systems

Software Suite

Software Suite

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    Practice Management / EHR
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    Data collection
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    Scheduling
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    Billing
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    HR/Payroll
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    Bookkeeping

Built for small ABA companies-no tech overwhelm.

Practice Management Support

Practice Management Support

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    Live, on-demand Headstart support
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    Marketing & client recruitment
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    Clinician recruiting and retention
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    Proprietary content library (all the forms you need to get going!)

Live support from experienced ABA business operators.

Community

Community & Clinical Excellence

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    Opportunities for continued education, learning, and development
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    Live support from experienced BCBAs
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    Community of practice owners to share best practices
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    Opportunities to give and receive mentorship

Build your own ABA company inside a community of builders.

You bring the vision. We give you the Headstart.

Starting Your ABA Company Is Simple

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Tell us about your vision!
Fill out a quick form and introduce yourself!
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Meet with a Headstart Business Builder
We’ll schedule a call with you to share more about Headstart Health!
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Start Building!
You’ll join our expert training team for onboarding and ABA business training 101!
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What Clinicians Are Saying

When I started 9 years ago there truly was no one to reach out for support. I'm passionate about Headstart because it allows BCBAs to skip years of trial and error. If I had a support network like Headstart back then I would have been able to avoid so many pitfalls and instead focus on why I got into the business -- my clients and their success.

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Sara F.

Owner, The Helm ABA
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Over the years, I have spoken to many passionate BCBAs who have dreamt of owning their own practice. Unfortunately, the process always seemed too daunting. I am excited that, by partnering with Headstart, dedicated BCBAs can achieve their dream! Through ongoing operational and clinical resources, you get all the support you need from day one to build an ethical practice focused on high-quality ABA.

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Andrea W.

Clinical Director, BCBA
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Starting my own practice gave me the freedom I had always wanted in my career, but finding the right support was incredibly challenging. I wish I had partnered with Headstart from the beginning, as their guidance and resources would have made a world of difference. My goal was to be able to provide the best possible care to my families, which is exactly what Headstart enables for BCBAs!

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Jamie F.

Owner, BCBA
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I’ve observed firsthand the challenges that BCBAs face when starting a practice, and I recognized the need for a solution that demystifies the process while reducing the risks. I am thrilled to see Headstart build a platform that handles the complexities of starting and running a practice so BCBAs are empowered to focus solely on delivering exceptional care!

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Breanna M.

Clinical Director, BCBA
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I have wanted to start my own practice my entire career, but never thought it was possible until I met Headstart.

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Current Headstart Customer

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I did my own research but couldn’t find anyone else that offered support for client acquisition and RBT support.

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Current Headstart Customer

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I want to show people what great ABA looks like. Now I can do that with Headstart.

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Having a support system for each step has made starting my own practice so easy.

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I can’t believe how far I’ve gotten in a year. I’m so grateful to Headstart – there’s no way I could have done this by myself!"

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You can build it. We can help.