About Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism · Houston
Action Behavior Centers (ABC) is a large, multi-state provider of evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Bellaire clinic in Houston, Texas, located at 6108 S Rice Ave, Suite B, offers center-based ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 8 years, at-home ABA therapy for ages 18 months to 13 years, and autism evaluation support (including the ADOS-2) for ages 18 months to 6 years. Founded in 2016 in Austin, Texas, by Ryan and Holly Lambert, ABC has grown into one of the largest ABA organizations in the country, operating hundreds of centers across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, and Minnesota with more than 3,000 autism professionals.
Action Behavior Centers began in April 2016 when co-founders Ryan and Holly Lambert, after learning that a close family friend faced long wait times for an autism evaluation and ABA therapy, decided to create meaningful change. The first location opened in Austin, Texas, and quickly filled; a second location in Round Rock followed almost immediately as families drove in from Cedar Park, Leander, and surrounding communities. By 2019–2020, ABC was expanding across Houston, San Antonio, and the Dallas–Fort Worth area and launching its home-based ABC at Home service line. The company expanded into Colorado, Arizona, and Illinois in 2021–2022, opened its first ABC Academy program for school-age children in Allen, Texas, and established its Clinical Council under Chief Clinical Officer Charna Mintz, BCBA-D. In 2023–2024 ABC opened its 200th center, launched the Compassionate Care Team led by Dr. Gregory Hanley, expanded into North Carolina and Minnesota, and held its first ABCaba conference. ABC is led today by CEO Hersh Sanghavi and remains headquartered in Austin. The Bellaire/Houston center serves children diagnosed with autism from 18 months to 13 years in a multisensory environment featuring spacious therapy rooms, interactive play areas, quiet reading corners, creative activity zones, and safe indoor play spaces. Every care plan includes twice-monthly Family Guidance sessions with a BCBA, and ABC coordinates on-site with children's existing speech, occupational, feeding, and physical therapists. The company publishes outcome data showing that 86% of families report major reductions in challenging behaviors within the first year of therapy. ABC accepts 120+ insurance plans, helps families navigate benefits, and offers need-based financial assistance, though Medicaid is not accepted in Texas at this time.
- In business
- Founded 2016; Bellaire location part of the Houston-area expansion that began in 2019–2020
- Owner
- Co-founded by Ryan Lambert and Holly Lambert (April 2016, Austin, TX). Current CEO: Hersh Sanghavi. Chief Clinical Officer: Charna Mintz, BCBA-D.
- Serves
- Bellaire and southwest Houston, with services extending across Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, and surrounding communities; company-wide across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, and Minnesota
- Rating
- 4.9 (250+ reviews) on actionbehavior.com overall; 4.5 (45 ratings) on the Houston city page; 3.7 (29 reviews across 6 locations) on Yelp
About Action Behavior Centers
Action Behavior Centers (ABC) is one of the largest ABA therapy providers in the United States, operating hundreds of centers across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, and Minnesota. The organization was founded in April 2016 by Ryan and Holly Lambert after a close family friend experienced long wait times for autism evaluation and therapy. What started as a single Austin clinic has grown into a nationwide organization of more than 3,000 autism professionals committed to one mission: helping children diagnosed with autism reach milestone moments through compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy.
- Founded April 2016 in Austin, Texas, by Ryan and Holly Lambert
- Headquartered at 2100 Kramer Lane, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758
- Led by CEO Hersh Sanghavi and Chief Clinical Officer Charna Mintz, BCBA-D
- 3,000+ autism professionals nationwide
- Hundreds of centers across six states
ABA Therapy Services in Bellaire
The Bellaire clinic serves families in southwest Houston with individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy in a welcoming, multisensory environment designed to help children with autism build essential skills and prepare for long-term success. The center serves children diagnosed with autism from 18 months to 13 years across its center-based, at-home, and academy programs.
- Center-based ABA therapy: ages 18 months – 8 years
- ABC at Home (in-home ABA therapy): ages 18 months – 13 years
- Autism evaluation support (including ADOS-2): ages 18 months – 6 years
- ABC Academy (school-age continuation-of-care): ages 5 – 12 years
The Bellaire Facility
The Bellaire center is purpose-built to support personalized and group ABA therapy sessions while keeping children engaged, regulated, and ready to learn.
- Spacious rooms for personalized and group ABA therapy sessions
- Interactive play areas that support peer engagement and communication
- Quiet reading corners to promote focus and calm
- Creative activity zones for hands-on learning experiences
- Safe, indoor play environments to encourage exploration and movement
Family Guidance
Parents and caregivers play an important role in their child's growth. Every care plan at the Bellaire center includes twice-a-month Family Guidance sessions led by a BCBA, giving parents practical strategies they can use during therapy and in daily routines at home.
Coordinated, Multidisciplinary Care
ABC collaborates with each child's existing speech, occupational, feeding, and physical therapists so additional services can be delivered directly in their centers, allowing the child to access other therapies in a familiar environment while minimizing unnecessary transitions and travel.
Clinical Team & Approach
ABC's highly trained therapists include Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs®) who set therapy goals and supervise sessions, and Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®) who implement therapy. ABC's clinical council, guided by Chief Clinical Officer Charna Mintz, BCBA-D, oversees clinical quality and integrity by setting standards, reviewing outcomes, and supporting clinicians through ongoing training and mentorship. Specialized teams include the Compassionate Care initiative led by Dr. Greg Hanley and the Action Institute for Outcomes Research led by Dr. Linda LeBlanc.
- BCBAs® set individualized goals and supervise sessions
- RBTs® deliver one-on-one therapy
- Clinical Council led by Charna Mintz, BCBA-D
- Compassionate Care Team led by Dr. Gregory Hanley
- Action Institute for Outcomes Research led by Dr. Linda LeBlanc
Outcomes & Research
ABC publishes its own clinical outcome data and has released a White Paper to share data and outcomes with the broader field. According to the company's published research, 86% of families report major reductions in challenging behaviors within the first year of therapy, along with continued progress as goals evolve.
- 86% of families report major reductions in challenging behaviors within year one
- First White Paper published to share outcomes with the field
- ABCaba conference launched for clinical collaboration
- 97% of ABC families would recommend ABC to another family
Skills ABA Therapy Helps Build
ABA therapy uses the science of learning and positive reinforcement to help children diagnosed with autism develop new skills and make positive changes in their lives. Treatment is highly personalized and delivered through one-on-one, compassionate care.
- Communication: using words, gestures, or devices to express needs and connect with others
- School readiness: learning to imitate, follow routines, and build pre-academic skills
- Behavior support: finding safe, effective ways to meet needs while reducing unsafe behaviors like aggression, self-injury, or elopement
- Social skills: playing with peers, sharing, and taking turns
- Self-care: practicing routines like brushing teeth, washing hands, and cleaning up toys
Insurance & Financial Assistance
ABC accepts 120+ insurance plans and helps families navigate benefits verification, prior authorization, and paperwork. For many families, ABC can also assist with need-based financial assistance. Families should note that Medicaid is not accepted in Texas at this time.
- 120+ insurance plans accepted
- Benefits verification and prior-authorization support
- Need-based financial assistance available for out-of-pocket expenses
- Medicaid not accepted in Texas at this time
Company Timeline
ABC's growth from a single Austin clinic to a nationwide organization has unfolded steadily over nearly a decade, with major milestones tied to expanding access to care for families affected by autism.
- 2016 – Ryan and Holly Lambert found Action Behavior Centers in Austin, TX; first BCBA joins
- 2017–2018 – First Austin center opens, then Round Rock; both fill quickly
- 2019–2020 – Houston, San Antonio, and DFW expansion; ABC at Home launches; first White Paper published
- 2021–2022 – Expansion to Colorado, Arizona, Illinois; Clinical Council formed; first ABC Academy opens in Allen, TX
- 2023–2024 – 200th center opened; expansion into North Carolina and Minnesota; Compassionate Care Team launched; first ABCaba conference
- 2025–present – Thousands of teammates across numerous states; mission unchanged
Getting Started at Bellaire
Families interested in ABC's Bellaire clinic can reach the Houston team at (281) 800-1020 to schedule a tour, request an autism evaluation, or learn more about ABA therapy. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and is conveniently located to serve families in Bellaire and the surrounding southwest Houston neighborhoods.
- Phone (Houston): (281) 800-1020
- Address: 6108 S Rice Ave, Suite B, Houston, TX 77081
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Ages served: 18 months – 13 years
- Immediate access to care with no waitlist philosophy