The first step to empowering your child to grow & thrive begins at Behavior Frontiers.
Home-Based ABA Therapy in San Diego, California
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.
San Diego, CA
Behavior Frontiers
3111 Camino Del Rio North
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 888.922.2843
Fax: 855.568.2494
San Diego, CA
Behavior Frontiers
2131 Palomar Airport Road
Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: 760.691.1513
Fax: 855.568.2494
“I like Behavior Frontiers in particular, the team that my son has. I like that these people have a solid background in their profession on top of that, I see in them that it's not just a job for them but they have passion for what they do.”
5/5 Star Yelp Review
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 cities:
4s Ranch, Bankers Hill, Bonita, Bonsall, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, City Heights, Clairement, Coronado, Del Mar, Downtown San Diego, Eastlake, El Cajon, Encanto, Encinitas, Escondido, Fallbrook, Fashion Valley, Golden Triangle/UTC, Hillcrest, Imperial Beach, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Leucadia, Linda Vista, Miramar, Mira Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach,Mission Hills, Mission Valley, National City, Normal Heights, North Park, Oceanside, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Sabre Springs, San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, San Ysidro, Serra Mesa, Solana Beach, Spring Valley, Torrey Highlands, Torrey Hills, University City, Valley Center and Vista
We are open to extending our range of service to additional areas and to contracting with additional school districts, regional centers, and insurance companies. Please contact our office at 1-888-922-2843 if you do not see your location listed above.
Insurance Coverage
Did you know that recent California law mandates that most health insurance plans cover ABA treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder? Behavior Frontiers has contracts with health plans so that we can provide this medically necessary treatment to children with autism spectrum disorder. Please contact us today to find out if your child’s health insurance plan will cover these benefits at 1-888-922-2843.
Behavior Frontiers is an in-network provider for the following commercial health plans within California:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield (managed by Magellan)
Carelon formerly Beacon Health Options
Cigna
ComPsych
HMC HealthWorks
Humana (managed by LifeSynch)
Kaiser (managed by Easter Seals’ Behavioral Health Network)
Magellan
Managed Health Network (MHN)
MultiPlan
Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN) and affiliated plans
United Behavioral Health (Optum)
Behavior Frontiers also provides ABA services to clients through the following Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans in California:
Aetna Better Health
Blue Shield of CA Promise Health Plan/Care 1st
Kaiser/Easterseals of Southern California
Molina Healthcare
Optum/United Behavioral Health
If your child is a beneficiary of one of these health plans, please contact our office today at 888-922-2843 so we can verify benefits.
We are also 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
Regional Center Services
We provide ABA services for children through California Regional Centers. California Regional Centers are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the California Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Currently, Behavior Frontiers is vendored with the following Regional Centers in the greater San Diego area:
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San Diego Clinical Team Leaders
Cindy Barcenas, M.S., BCBA
Clinical Director – North County, San Diego, CA
Cindy Barcenas earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside where she was part of a children's emotion regulation research lab. She later earned her Master’s of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at National University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018. Cindy supervises ABA services in the home, community and school settings while providing ongoing training to families in discrete trial training (DTT), Verbal Behavior (VB), and Natural Environment Training (NET). She oversees treatment programs for clients in the North County of San Diego service region.
Max Fernandez, M.S., BCBA
Clinical Director – South, San Diego, CA
Max Fernandez received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and later earned a Master’s degree in Psychology with Applied Behavior Analysis specialization from Capella University. He was a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) from 2013 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2016. Max started his career in ABA in 2010 working as a behavior technician implementing direct ABA treatment. As a behavior analyst, he has experience conducting behavior assessments, developing intervention plans, and providing consultation and training in a variety of settings, including in-home, clinic, schools, and in the community. He also has experience working with children, teenagers, and adults facing a variety of developmental delays. He strives to provide high-quality ABA services and improve the overall quality of life of clients and their families.
Kamila Iacob, M.A., BCBA
Clinical Director – Central, San Diego, CA
Kamila Iacob begun her journey in the field of ABA in 2015 working as a Registered Behavior Technician. Kamila received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Palo Alto University in May of 2017, Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in May of 2019, and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in November of 2019. Kamila has experience working in-home and clinic settings offering direct ABA therapy, Supervision, Parent Training (e.g. RUBI curriculum), and RBT/BCaBA/BCBA certification training. Kamila is passionate about involving parents in child’s daily ABA sessions and providing on-going training for Parents, Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians. She likes to spend her time researching and developing new skills in ABA and enjoys outdoor activities with her family and two huskies. Kamila oversees treatment program for client’s in Central region of San Diego service region.