Emeryville, CA · BCBA-Owned ABA Therapy

ABA Therapy in Emeryville, California

Animate Behavior is based right here in Emeryville. Our Early Learner Center on Hollis Street offers in-center ABA therapy, and our clinical team also delivers in-home services across the city. Whether you live near the Public Market, Pixar, or the Bay Street corridor, BCBA-led care is minutes away.

In-center and in-home options for Emeryville families

Because we are headquartered in Emeryville, our Hollis Street Early Learner Center is the most convenient option for many families in the city. The center combines Natural Environment Training with structured learning and peer interaction — a great fit for kids who benefit from peer modeling, predictable routines, and access to a wider clinical team. For younger learners or skills that are best taught in context, we also bring in-home ABA to your kitchen, bedroom, and family routines.

Why Emeryville families choose Animate

  • We are local. Our team lives and works in the East Bay. Therapists are not commuting an hour to reach your child.
  • BCBA-led from day one. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst designs and supervises every program — small caseloads mean real BCBA contact, not paper oversight.
  • Boutique, ethics-first. We are owned by clinicians, not private equity. Quality and client assent guide every decision.
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse team. Our staff reflects Emeryville and the surrounding East Bay communities.

Insurance and funding in Emeryville

We are in-network with the major payers most Emeryville families use:

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) — Emeryville falls within the RCEB catchment area for eligible clients.

Not sure if you are covered? Submit our intake form and our team will help you verify benefits and walk you through prior authorization.

What to expect when you start

Our intake process is designed to be straightforward: a quick form, an insurance authorization step, a comprehensive BCBA assessment, and then individualized treatment built around your child. Most Emeryville families can transition from "first call" to "first session" relatively quickly thanks to our local team and small caseloads.

Visit our Early Learner Center

5900 Hollis St, STE X, Emeryville, CA 94608
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific
Phone: (510) 500-5124
Email: clientservices@animatebehavior.com

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5900 Hollis St, STE X, Emeryville, CA 94608
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