The first step to empowering your child to grow & thrive begins at Behavior Frontiers.

Center-Based ABA Therapy in Chesapeake, Virginia

Behavior Frontiers has been providing exceptional quality ABA service to clients and their families since 2004 – that’s 20 years! Our implementation of scientifically proven ABA methods makes a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other special needs – we’ve got the data to prove it!

Whether your child receives services in a center or at home, the goal remains the same: expanding your child’s skills in areas of need by focusing on their strengths in a positive environment in which your child can grow and thrive.

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Chesapeake, VA

Behavior Frontiers
Autism Care Center

1001 Scenic Parkway, Suite 104
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: 757.378.6925
Fax: 855.568.2494

 
 

Superior Quality ABA Services

Individualized
Care Plans

Your child is unique, and so their care plan should be too! More Info

Research-Based

Your child deserves proven ABA interventions backed by scientific research. More Info

Data-Driven
Progress

Your time is valuable so collecting data on your child’s progress is the best way to prevent time from being wasted!

Professionally
Trained Staff

Behavior Frontiers provides extensive initial and on-going training for staff at all levels so that they have the skills they need to effectively help children with a range of behavior challenges. More Info

Frequent
Supervision

An experienced case supervisor monitors your child’s care program regularly ensuring that his/her specific needs are fully understood and targeted.

Parent
Involvement

You know your child the best! which is why we welcome and encourage parent input throughout the therapy process.

Currently serving the following areas:

Virginia: Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Centerville, Chantilly, Chesapeake, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Herndon, Legato, Lewis Park, Manassas, McClean, Norfolk, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Tysons, Vienna, Virginia Beach, and Woodbridge

We are open to extending our range of service areas. If you do not see your city listed above, please contact our office: 888-922-2843.

Insurance Coverage

Behavior Frontiers is an in-network provider with the following insurance providers:

 

  • Aetna

  • Anthem HealthKeepers VA Medicaid

  • Anthem Health Plans of VA Inc.

  • CareFirst BCBS VA

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon)

  • ComPsych

  • Evernorth Behavioral Health (formerly Cigna)

  • Humana Military

  • Magellan (Commercial Plans)

  • Optima Health Network (Commercial & MediCaid)

  • Optum/United Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN) and affiliated plans

  • Virginia Commonwealth Coordinate Care Plus (VA CCC Plus) – Plans managed by Optum and by Magellan of VA

  • Virginia Medallion 4.0 Managed Care Program –Plans managed by Optum and by Magellan of VA

  • Virginia Medical Assistance Program (VMAP) – Plans managed by Magellan of VA

We are in the process of finalizing contracts with additional health plans. Please contact us if you do not see your health plan listed so that we can discuss your options.

 

Clinical Leadership

 
 

Ashley Kobs, MA, BCBA

Clinical Director

Ashley Kobs received her Bachelor's degree in Community Health and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. She then went to receive her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University as well as her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She holds state licenses in Virginia and North Carolina. 

She has been in the behavioral health field working with the Autistic community since 2015, where she started as a Registered Behavior Technician. Discovering her love for this community, she pursued a masters in Behavior Analysis at Ball State University and has been a Behavior Analyst since 2019.

 

Ian McGarvey, M.A., BCBA

Regional Clinical Director

Ian McGarvey has been working in the field of ABA since 2011, starting as a behavior technician. Ian had intended on returning to graduate school for sport psychology but fell in love with working in the field both for the science and the clients. Ian graduated with his master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in May of 2013, and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the same month. Ian joined the Michigan Behavior Frontiers team in September 2023. Prior to Behavior Frontiers, Ian worked with various populations, both in traditional ABA settings as well as in one-on-one consulting settings. Ian has also worked in a clinical director capacity for the last 6 years, coaching both practicum students and BCBAs to be successful supervisors.

Regarding clients, Ian’s passions include early functional communication training, trauma informed and compassionate care, and implementation of skills-based treatment and universal protocols. Ian also takes passion in coaching and mentoring other BCBAs. Ian’s philosophy when overseeing ABA services is that all services are client-centered and client-led. Ian’s favorite quote comes from B.F. Skinner and Ogden Lindsley: “The learner is always right.” Our behavior is a product of our environment, and we always have control to modify our environment to make sure our client’s and staff’s needs are met to grow!