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ABA therapy services
in East Tennessee

Tailored At-Home ABA
Therapy in Tennessee for Your
Child's Unique Needs

ABA therapy services
in East Tennessee

Tailored At-Home ABA
Therapy in Tennessee for Your
Child's Unique Needs

In-home ABA therapy, without the long drive

Tailored At-Home ABA
Therapy in Tennessee for Your
Child's Unique Needs

In-home ABA therapy, without the long drive

Tailored At-Home ABA
Therapy in Tennessee for Your
Child's Unique Needs

Your child shouldn't have to travel an hour for therapy—and neither should you. Blossom ABA provides in-home, BCBA-led ABA therapy to families across East Tennessee, from Knoxville and Chattanooga to the Tri-Cities, Maryville, Morristown, and the small towns in between.

We come to you. We start quickly. And we build every program around your child.

How ABA therapy helps children with autism throughout East Tennessee

How ABA therapy helps children with autism throughout East Tennessee

Where you need us. When you need us.

Every child has different challenges. It might be communicating what they need, tolerating sensory input, or navigating social situations at school. With ABA therapy, we break each skill down into small, manageable steps and practice until it becomes natural.

ABA therapy built for how East Tennessee families actually live

East Tennessee isn't one place. It's Knoxville's urban sprawl and Chattanooga's riverfront. It's the Tri-Cities, Sevier County tourism towns, and rural farms in Hawkins and Greene County. Families here juggle shift work, long mountain commutes, and schools that don't always have the resources kids need. We serve families across all of it.

We come to you

wherever "you" is Knoxville neighborhoods, Chattanooga suburbs, rural Cocke County, the mountains outside Gatlinburg. We bring therapy to your home, even when other providers won't make the drive. No clinic commutes. No waiting rooms. Evening and weekend sessions available.

We handle Tennessee's insurance landscape

TennCare covers ABA therapy with no annual cap through age 21, and Tennessee's autism insurance mandate requires commercial plans to cover it too. We handle authorizations, billing, and reauthorizations for all major carriers serving East Tennessee—BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Amerigroup—so you don't have to.

We coordinate with East Tennessee schools

Knox County. Hamilton County. Johnson City. Kingsport. Bristol. Cleveland. We work with school teams across the region so strategies carry from therapy into the classroom. IEP meetings, progress reports, teacher collaboration—we show up.

ABA therapy built for how East Tennessee families actually live

East Tennessee isn't one place. It's Knoxville's urban sprawl and Chattanooga's riverfront. It's the Tri-Cities, Sevier County tourism towns, and rural farms in Hawkins and Greene County. Families here juggle shift work, long mountain commutes, and schools that don't always have the resources kids need. We serve families across all of it.

We come to you

wherever "you" is Knoxville neighborhoods, Chattanooga suburbs, rural Cocke County, the mountains outside Gatlinburg. We bring therapy to your home, even when other providers won't make the drive. No clinic commutes. No waiting rooms. Evening and weekend sessions available.

We handle Tennessee's insurance landscape

TennCare covers ABA therapy with no annual cap through age 21, and Tennessee's autism insurance mandate requires commercial plans to cover it too. We handle authorizations, billing, and reauthorizations for all major carriers serving East Tennessee—BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Amerigroup—so you don't have to.

We coordinate with East Tennessee schools

Knox County. Hamilton County. Johnson City. Kingsport. Bristol. Cleveland. We work with school teams across the region so strategies carry from therapy into the classroom. IEP meetings, progress reports, teacher collaboration—we show up.

ABA therapy built for how East Tennessee families actually live

East Tennessee isn't one place. It's Knoxville's urban sprawl and Chattanooga's riverfront. It's the Tri-Cities, Sevier County tourism towns, and rural farms in Hawkins and Greene County. Families here juggle shift work, long mountain commutes, and schools that don't always have the resources kids need. We serve families across all of it.

We come to you

wherever "you" is Knoxville neighborhoods, Chattanooga suburbs, rural Cocke County, the mountains outside Gatlinburg. We bring therapy to your home, even when other providers won't make the drive. No clinic commutes. No waiting rooms. Evening and weekend sessions available.

We handle Tennessee's insurance landscape

TennCare covers ABA therapy with no annual cap through age 21, and Tennessee's autism insurance mandate requires commercial plans to cover it too. We handle authorizations, billing, and reauthorizations for all major carriers serving East Tennessee—BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Amerigroup—so you don't have to.

We coordinate with East Tennessee schools

Knox County. Hamilton County. Johnson City. Kingsport. Bristol. Cleveland. We work with school teams across the region so strategies carry from therapy into the classroom. IEP meetings, progress reports, teacher collaboration—we show up.

ABA Services We Offer in
East Tennessee

ABA Services We Offer in
East Tennessee

Support that fits your child, your home, and your life.

No two children are the same—and therapy shouldn't be either. That's why we offer a range of ABA services in East Tennessee, each designed to meet your child where they are and help them move forward with confidence.

Support that fits your child, your home, and your life.

No two children are the same—and therapy shouldn't be either. That's why we offer a range of ABA services in East Tennessee, each designed to meet your child where they are and help them move forward with confidence.

In-Home ABA Therapy

In-Home ABA Therapy

Therapy happens right where life happens. In-home ABA allows us to work on real-life skills in your child's natural environment—whether that's communication, routines, or daily transitions—so progress feels practical and lasting.

Therapy happens right where life happens. In-home ABA allows us to work on real-life skills in your child's natural environment—whether that's communication, routines, or daily transitions—so progress feels practical and lasting.

Community-Based ABA

Community-Based ABA

Community-Based ABA

Our Team of Autism Experts

The world is the classroom. We support your child in real community settings like parks, stores, and outings around East Tennessee, helping them build confidence and use their skills wherever they go.

The world is the classroom. We support your child in real community settings like parks, stores, and outings around East Tennessee, helping them build confidence and use their skills wherever they go.

The world is the classroom. We support your child in real community settings like parks, stores, and outings around East Tennessee, helping them build confidence and use their skills wherever they go.

Daycare ABA

Daycare ABA

We bring structured ABA support into daycare settings, helping children learn alongside their peers while developing social, communication, and independence skills in a natural group environment.

We bring structured ABA support into daycare settings, helping children learn alongside their peers while developing social, communication, and independence skills in a natural group environment.

Weekend ABA

Weekend ABA

Weekend ABA

Our Team of Autism Experts

Busy weekdays? We offer weekend sessions to keep progress going without disrupting your family's schedule. Consistency matters, and we make it easier to maintain.

Busy weekdays? We offer weekend sessions to keep progress going without disrupting your family's schedule. Consistency matters, and we make it easier to maintain.

Busy weekdays? We offer weekend sessions to keep progress going without disrupting your family's schedule. Consistency matters, and we make it easier to maintain.

Early Intervention

Early Intervention

The earlier support begins, the stronger the foundation. Our early intervention services focus on building communication, play, and social skills during the most important developmental years.

The earlier support begins, the stronger the foundation. Our early intervention services focus on building communication, play, and social skills during the most important developmental years.

Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic Services

Our Team of Autism Experts

Clarity is the first step forward. We provide thorough assessments to better understand your child's needs and create a therapy plan that truly fits.

Clarity is the first step forward. We provide thorough assessments to better understand your child's needs and create a therapy plan that truly fits.

Clarity is the first step forward. We provide thorough assessments to better understand your child's needs and create a therapy plan that truly fits.

Parent Training

Parent Training

You know your child best—we help you build on that. Our parent training gives you practical tools and strategies you can use every day, so progress continues beyond therapy sessions.

You know your child best—we help you build on that. Our parent training gives you practical tools and strategies you can use every day, so progress continues beyond therapy sessions.

East Tennessee autism resources

East Tennessee autism resources

East Tennessee autism resources

East Tennessee autism resources

ABA therapy is one piece. East Tennessee families also need diagnostic services, support groups, educational advocacy, and financial assistance.

ABA therapy is one piece. East Tennessee families also need diagnostic services, support groups, educational advocacy, and financial assistance.

ABA therapy is one piece. East Tennessee families also need diagnostic services, support groups, educational advocacy, and financial assistance.

Major Medical Centers & Diagnostic Services

Major Medical Centers & Diagnostic Services

Major Medical Centers & Diagnostic Services

East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Knoxville)

100% Satisfaction

Comprehensive autism evaluations, therapy services, and family support.

(865) 541-8000

Comprehensive autism evaluations, therapy services, and family support.

(865) 541-8000

Comprehensive autism evaluations, therapy services, and family support.

(865) 541-8000

Children's Hospital at Erlanger (Chattanooga)

100% Satisfaction

Autism evaluations, therapy, and family support.
(423) 778-7000

Autism evaluations, therapy, and family support.
(423) 778-7000

Autism evaluations, therapy, and family support.
(423) 778-7000

T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital (Chattanooga)

100% Satisfaction

Comprehensive developmental services for children with autism.

(423) 778-6011

Niswonger Children's Hospital (Johnson City)

100% Satisfaction

Autism evaluations and treatment services for Tri-Cities families.

(423) 431-6111

University of Tennessee Medical Center (Knoxville)

100% Satisfaction

Pediatric developmental services.

(865) 305-9000

Holston Valley Medical Center (Kingsport)

100% Satisfaction

Pediatric services and therapy referrals for Tri-Cities families.

(423) 224-4000

Parkridge Medical Center (Chattanooga)

100% Satisfaction

Pediatric developmental services.

(423) 698-6061

Blount Memorial Hospital (Maryville)

100% Satisfaction

Pediatric services and therapy referrals for Blount County families.

(865) 983-7211

Regional Support Organizations

Regional Support Organizations

Regional Support Organizations

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The Arc of Anderson County (Oak Ridge - serves Knoxville area)

100% Satisfaction

Advocacy, family support, and resource navigation.
(865) 494-9656

Advocacy, family support, and resource navigation.
(865) 494-9656

Advocacy, family support, and resource navigation.
(865) 494-9656

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The Arc of Hamilton County (Chattanooga)

100% Satisfaction

Family support and advocacy resources.
(423) 624-6887

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Autism Society of America - Tennessee Chapters

100% Satisfaction

Support groups and educational events throughout East Tennessee.

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Tennessee Voices for Children

100% Satisfaction

Family support and advocacy for children with behavioral health needs.
(615) 269-7751

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East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA)

100% Satisfaction

Services and support for individuals with disabilities across multiple East Tennessee counties

(865) 691-2551

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Down Syndrome Association of East Tennessee

100% Satisfaction

Support and resources for families, including those with dual diagnoses.
(865) 584-4032

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Special Kids of East Tennessee

100% Satisfaction

Family support and resource navigation in the Knoxville area.

Early Intervention (Birth to 3)

Early Intervention (Birth to 3)

Early Intervention (Birth to 3)

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Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) - Knox County

100% Satisfaction

Birth-to-3 services for Knoxville-area families.
(865) 594-5733

Birth-to-3 services for Knoxville-area families.
(865) 594-5733

Birth-to-3 services for Knoxville-area families.
(865) 594-5733

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TEIS - Hamilton County

100% Satisfaction

Early intervention for Chattanooga families.
(423) 209-8262

Early intervention for Chattanooga families.
(423) 209-8262

Early intervention for Chattanooga families.
(423) 209-8262

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TEIS - Sullivan County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Kingsport, Bristol (TN side), and surrounding areas.

(423) 279-7320

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TEIS - Washington County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Johnson City and surrounding areas.
(423) 434-6500

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TEIS - Blount County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Maryville, Alcoa, and surrounding areas.

(865) 273-5850

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TEIS - Bradley County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Cleveland and surrounding areas.

(423) 339-5336

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TEIS - Sevier County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and surrounding areas.

(865) 453-2168

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TEIS - Anderson County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Oak Ridge, Clinton, and surrounding areas.
(865) 457-6255

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TEIS - Greene County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Greeneville and surrounding areas.
(423) 639-6259

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TEIS - Hamblen County

100% Satisfaction

Serving Morristown and surrounding areas.
(423) 586-7600

School Districts with Special Education Services

School Districts with Special Education Services

School Districts with Special Education Services

Knox County Schools (Knoxville)

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department
(865) 594-1620

Special Education Department
(865) 594-1620

Special Education Department
(865) 594-1620

Hamilton County Schools (Chattanooga)

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Services
(423) 209-8414

Kingsport City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(423) 378-2100

Johnson City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(423) 434-5200

Bristol Tennessee City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(423) 652-9377

Cleveland City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(423) 476-0620

Maryville City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(865) 982-7121

Oak Ridge Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(865) 425-9004

Alcoa City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(865) 984-1365

Elizabethton City Schools

100% Satisfaction

Special Education Department

(423) 547-8000

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

100% Satisfaction

Covers ABA therapy with no annual cap through age 21. TennCare managed care organizations serving East Tennessee include BlueCare, Amerigroup, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

(855) 259-0701

Covers ABA therapy with no annual cap through age 21. TennCare managed care organizations serving East Tennessee include BlueCare, Amerigroup, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

(855) 259-0701

Covers ABA therapy with no annual cap through age 21. TennCare managed care organizations serving East Tennessee include BlueCare, Amerigroup, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

(855) 259-0701

Katie Beckett Program

100% Satisfaction

Additional support for children with disabilities who live at home, allowing families to qualify for TennCare based on the child's income rather than family income.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

100% Satisfaction

Monthly payments for children with disabilities.

(800) 772-1213

Family Support Program - Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

100% Satisfaction

Financial assistance for families caring for children with developmental disabilities.

Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF CHOICES)

100% Satisfaction

Long-term services and supports for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

What is ABA Therapy Anyway?

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a research-backed therapy that helps children with autism learn essential skills and reduce challenging behaviors. By analyzing how specific behaviors are influenced by the environment, ABA for autism uses targeted techniques to encourage positive changes, making learning a rewarding experience.

Key ABA Techniques We Use:

Positive Reinforcement: In ABA therapy, rewarding good behavior encourages its repetition. Whether through praise, stickers, or a small treat, positive reinforcement motivates children to engage in the desired behavior more often.

Discrete Trial Training (DTT): This ABA therapy technique breaks tasks into small, manageable steps. Each step is reinforced until the child successfully completes the entire task, which builds confidence and skill.

Natural Environment Teaching (NET): Unlike traditional teaching methods, NET utilizes everyday situations to teach important skills. This ensures that the lessons learned are practical and easily applied in daily life.

What East Tennessee families say about Blossom ABA

Isabella Sorensen,  Sevierville

Isabella Sorensen,  Sevierville

They drive to us in Sevierville—we don't drive to Knoxville.

They drive to us in Sevierville—we don't drive to Knoxville.

We live in Sevierville and work in the tourism industry. Other providers wanted us to drive to Knoxville twice a week. Blossom comes to us.

Rashid Abernathy, Chattanooga

Rashid Abernathy, Chattanooga

Our daughter has made incredible progress.

Our daughter has made incredible progress.

When we started, our daughter couldn't sit still for more than 30 seconds. Now she's completing full school days and playing with other kids. The difference is night and day.

Camille Beaumont, Johnson City

Camille Beaumont, Johnson City

They handled all the TennCare paperwork.

They handled all the TennCare paperwork.

Getting TennCare to approve services was overwhelming. Blossom's intake team took over and got everything approved within two weeks.

Jasper Yoon, Kingsport

Jasper Yoon, Kingsport

Weekend sessions fit our schedule.

Weekend sessions fit our schedule.

My husband works at Eastman and I work at Ballad Health. Weekday therapy wasn't going to work. Blossom offers Saturday sessions.

Vivian Castellanos, Knoxville

Vivian Castellanos, Knoxville

They showed up to the IEP meeting.

They showed up to the IEP meeting.

Our BCBA came to my son's IEP meeting at his school in Knox County. She explained what supports he needed and backed it up with data. The school listened.

Elliot Hartwell, Greeneville

Elliot Hartwell, Greeneville

They get rural life.

They get rural life.

We live outside Greeneville in Greene County. Our therapist understands what life is like out here—the long drives, the limited resources. She doesn't judge, she just helps.

How progress actually happens

How progress actually happens

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It starts with connection

We talk about your child—whether they have a diagnosis, or if you need to get one. We check insurance coverage, answer your questions, and make sure the first steps feel clear and supported.

01

It starts with connection

We talk about your child—whether they have a diagnosis, or if you need to get one. We check insurance coverage, answer your questions, and make sure the first steps feel clear and supported.

01

It starts with connection

We talk about your child—whether they have a diagnosis, or if you need to get one. We check insurance coverage, answer your questions, and make sure the first steps feel clear and supported.

02

Continues with understanding.

A BCBA meets your child and builds a treatment plan based on what they need to learn and what's getting in the way. We don't use templates. Every plan is written for your child.

02

Continues with understanding.

A BCBA meets your child and builds a treatment plan based on what they need to learn and what's getting in the way. We don't use templates. Every plan is written for your child.

02

Continues with understanding.

A BCBA meets your child and builds a treatment plan based on what they need to learn and what's getting in the way. We don't use templates. Every plan is written for your child.

03

We build what works

Therapy starts. Your child works with an RBT under BCBA supervision. Skills build. Behaviors decrease. We track everything and adjust when needed.

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We build what works

Therapy starts. Your child works with an RBT under BCBA supervision. Skills build. Behaviors decrease. We track everything and adjust when needed.

03

We build what works

Therapy starts. Your child works with an RBT under BCBA supervision. Skills build. Behaviors decrease. We track everything and adjust when needed.

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Then watch growth happen

Your child uses words instead of screaming. They brush their teeth without a meltdown. They play with other kids. The moments that felt impossible become routine.

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Then watch growth happen

Your child uses words instead of screaming. They brush their teeth without a meltdown. They play with other kids. The moments that felt impossible become routine.

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Then watch growth happen

Your child uses words instead of screaming. They brush their teeth without a meltdown. They play with other kids. The moments that felt impossible become routine.

The East Tennessee communities we serve

Knox County

Knox County

Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, Halls, Karns

Hamilton County

Hamilton County

Chattanooga, East Ridge, Soddy-Daisy, Red Bank, Hixson

Sullivan County

Sullivan County

Kingsport, Bristol (TN), Bluff City

Washington County

Washington County

Johnson City, Jonesborough

Carter County

Carter County

Elizabethton

Blount County

Blount County

Maryville, Alcoa

Sevier County

Sevier County

Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

Bradley County

Bradley County

Cleveland

Anderson County

Anderson County

Oak Ridge, Clinton

Loudon County

Loudon County

Loudon, Lenoir City

Roane County

Roane County

Harriman, Kingston

Greene County

Greene County

Hawkins County

Hawkins County

Rogersville

Hamblen County

Hamblen County

Jefferson County

Jefferson County

Jefferson City

Cocke County

Cocke County

Monroe County

Monroe County

Madisonville, Sweetwater

McMinn County

McMinn County

Unicoi County

Unicoi County

Erwin

Cumberland County

Cumberland County

Crossville, Fairfield Glade, Crab Orchard, Pleasant Hill

Don't see your city?

We're expanding across East Tennessee. Contact us—we likely cover your area.

Insurance coverage for ABA therapy in
East Tennessee

We work with most major insurance plans serving West Tennessee families:

Tennessee's autism insurance law requires commercial plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism. Coverage varies by plan, but most East Tennessee families pay little to nothing out of pocket.

TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) covers ABA therapy with no annual dollar cap through age 21. TennCare managed care organizations include BlueCare, Amerigroup, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

We handle all insurance verification, prior authorizations, and claims. You don't chase paperwork.

Questions East Tennessee parents ask:

Questions East Tennessee parents ask:

Do you serve families outside Knoxville and Chattanooga?

Yes. We serve families throughout East Tennessee—from the Tri-Cities to rural Sevier County, from Maryville to Morristown. If you're in East Tennessee, we can help.

How far will your therapists travel?

Do you help with TennCare or insurance?

How involved are parents in therapy?

How soon can therapy start?

What kinds of things does my child work on during therapy?

What does an ABA session look like?

Do you work with East Tennessee schools?

Can therapy happen on weekends?

What if we live in a rural area?

What if our child goes to school in the Smoky Mountains area?

Experience the Blossom ABA Therapy Difference

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and modifying an individual’s behavior. Utilizing evidence based methods, our professionals identify maladaptive behavior patterns and work to replace them with desirable ones.

Most insurances + Medicaid accepted.

No waitlist. Dedicated enrollment coordinator.

For ABA therapy in East Tennessee that actually shows up, reach out today.