Why South Riding, VA families choose Blossom
What families here tell us matters most
We already know this city, not just its zip code
Your child gets one face, not a new one every month
Someone who remembers what made them smile last week, not someone starting from scratch every session.
Insurance, off your plate before day one
ABA Services Available in South Riding, VA, VA
Every child's path looks a little different, so we offer several ways to bring ABA therapy into your South Riding, VA family's routine. From one-on-one sessions in your living room to support at daycare and out in the community, here are the options families across South Riding, VA and the surrounding Northern Virginia area can choose from.
Helping kids with autism in South Riding, VA
The everyday moments we help make easier
The everyday moments we help make easier Every parent knows the moments that are hardest — the meltdown in the grocery store, the words that won't come, the goodnight routine that never seems to end. Blossom ABA Therapy helps South Riding, VA children build greater happiness, independence, and emotional regulation using scientifically validated methods rooted in the science of behavior analysis.
Communication & connection
Daily life & independence
Emotional & behavioral growth
Whatever your child is working on, our South Riding, VA team builds a plan around it — not a generic template, but real progress for your real child.
Yosef Aharonoff
State Director - VA
As State Director at Blossom ABA Therapy, Yosef Aharonoff brings a strong focus on operational excellence and team development to support high-quality ABA services. He works closely with clinical teams and families to ensure consistent care and effective outcomes. Committed to growth and collaboration, Yosef prioritizes building reliable systems and supporting staff success and client success across the state.
Mordy Gobioff
Assistant state director to Virginia and Manager of clinics
As Assistant State Director of Virginia and Regional Operations Manager at Blossom ABA Therapy, Mordy Gobioff brings strong leadership, operational expertise, and a commitment to expanding access to exceptional ABA services across multiple clinics. He works closely with clinical teams, staff, and families to ensure each location runs efficiently while maintaining compassionate, high-quality care. Passionate about growth and building strong systems, Mordy is dedicated to supporting team success and positive outcomes for every child served.
Valerie Heard
MS Ed., BCBA, LBA
Administrator
Valerie Heard received her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Family Studies from James Madison University, followed by a Master's degree in Special Education from Old Dominion University. She taught children (K-5) with autism and other developmental disabilities for ten years in Front Royal, Virginia, before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014 through Florida Institute of Technology. She is licensed under the Virginia Board of Medicine and brings 20 years of experience helping children increase adaptive, academic, communication, social, and executive functioning skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. As a special education teacher, Valerie wrote Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for her students and collaborated closely with speech and occupational therapists and families. She now educates, trains, and supervises staff working directly with clients. Valerie lives in the Shenandoah Valley with her husband, a retired dentist, and their son, who was adopted at birth and later diagnosed with ADHD and a mild form of autism. Her experience as both a parent and educator of children with disabilities gives her unique insight into supporting clients in home and school settings while understanding what families navigate daily.
Shaina Roberts
Master's Degree in ABA
BCBA, LBA
Shaina Roberts is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over a decade of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis and a master's degree in ABA. She is dedicated to providing high-quality services to children and families, utilizing her expertise to foster positive behavioral changes and enhance the quality of life for her clients. With a passion for impactful interventions, Shaina aims to make a meaningful difference in her community and surrounding areas.
ABA therapy insurance coverage in South Riding, VA
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Cardinal Care covers ABA therapy
Virginia's Medicaid program supports eligible children with an autism diagnosis under EPSDT, and we know that system well. Learn more at Cover Virginia
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ABA therapy with Virginia Medicaid in South Riding, VA
Virginia Medicaid (DMAS) and FAMIS cover ABA therapy for children with autism in South Riding, VA and surrounding Northern Virginia areas under EPSDT, and Blossom accepts all major Virginia Medicaid plans — so your family can access in-home and center-based therapy without out-of-pocket costs.
Getting started with ABA therapy in South Riding, VA
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Just tell us about your child. No forms to dread, no pressure, just a real conversation.
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Including Medicaid and Cardinal Care, so you know exactly what to expect before anything begins.
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Not just their diagnosis, their personality, their strengths, what makes them light up.
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On your schedule, in the space where your child already feels safe.
