Therapeutic Consultation
OUR SERVICES
Individualized Behavioral Support That Builds Independence, Safety, and Quality of Life
At ABA Behavioral Group, Therapeutic Consultation is more than addressing challenging behaviors—it's about understanding the whole person.
Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) partner with individuals, families, Support Coordinators, residential providers, schools, and interdisciplinary teams to create practical, evidence-based strategies that help individuals achieve greater independence and participate more successfully in their homes and communities.
We proudly provide Therapeutic Consultation services throughout Virginia using in-person, telehealth, and hybrid service models.
What Is Therapeutic Consultation?
Therapeutic Consultation is a service available through Virginia's Developmental Disability (DD) Waiver that helps individuals whose behavioral, emotional, communication, or adaptive skill needs interfere with their daily life, health, safety, or community participation.
Rather than focusing solely on reducing behaviors, our approach emphasizes understanding why behaviors occur and teaching meaningful replacement skills that improve long-term outcomes. Every recommendation is individualized and developed with the person's goals, strengths, preferences, and support needs in mind.
Our Approach
Behavior is a form of communication. Our role is to understand the factors influencing behavior while helping support teams build environments where individuals can be successful.
We utilize evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while maintaining a person-centered, trauma-informed philosophy that values dignity, collaboration, and meaningful relationships. Every consultation is designed to support lasting change—not temporary behavior management.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
What Services May Be Included?
Depending on the individual's needs, Therapeutic Consultation may include:
Comprehensive Behavioral Assessment
Skill Acquisition Programming
Environmental Recommendations
Collaboration with Schools and Community Providers
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Behavior Reduction Strategies
Caregiver Coaching
Data Collection Systems
Positive Behavior Support Plan Development
Crisis Prevention & Response Planning
Staff Training
Progress Monitoring and Plan Revisions
What Is a Behavior Support Plan?
Following a comprehensive assessment, your BCBA develops an individualized Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
This plan serves as a practical guide for everyone involved in supporting the individual and may include:
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A summary of assessment findings
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Individual strengths and preferences
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Behavioral patterns and contributing factors
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Prevention strategies
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Environmental modifications
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Positive teaching strategies
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Replacement skill development
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Crisis response recommendations, when appropriate
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Data collection procedures
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Ongoing progress monitoring
Our recommendations are designed to be realistic, person-centered, and easily implemented by the individual's support team.
Collaboration Across Every Environment
Successful behavior support depends on consistency. Your BCBA works collaboratively with everyone involved in the individual's care, including:
Families
Parents & Guardians
Support Coordinators
Residential Providers
Day Support Programs
Supported Employment Providers
Medical Professionals
Mental Health Providers
School Teams (when appropriate)
Ongoing Consultation & Coaching
Therapeutic Consultation is an ongoing partnership—not a one-time evaluation. Throughout services, your BCBA will:
Review behavioral data
Evaluate progress toward goals
Update recommendations when needed
Provide caregiver and staff coaching
Develop implementation materials
Monitor treatment effectiveness
Support interdisciplinary communication
Our goal is to empower everyone supporting the individual with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed for long-term success.
Trauma-Informed & Person-Centered Care
At ABA Behavioral Group, we recognize that every individual has unique experiences, strengths, and preferences.
Our recommendations are guided by principles of:
Respect
Compassion
Dignity
Choice
Positive Behavior Support
Least Restrictive Practices
Evidence-Based Decision Making
We believe effective behavioral support should improve quality of life while honoring each individual's rights, preferences, and personal goals.
Flexible Service Delivery
We understand that every situation is different. Services are available through:
Funding
Therapeutic Consultation may be available through:
Virginia Medicaid Family & Individual Supports (FIS) Waiver
Virginia Medicaid Community Living (CL) Waiver
Private Pay
Our team is happy to assist families and Support Coordinators with understanding available funding and the referral process.
Who Can Make a Referral?
Referrals are welcome from:
Support Coordinators
Physicians
Hospitals
Parents & Guardians
Residential Providers
Community Agencies
​Individuals Receiving Services
Schools
Other Healthcare Professionals
WHY ABA BEHAVIORAL GROUP
Why Choose ABA Behavioral Group?
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Whether you're seeking services for yourself, a family member, or someone you support professionally, ABA Behavioral Group is here to help.