Center-based ABA therapy in Columbia, MD
Our state-of-the-art ABA center helps children learn, play, and build everyday skills alongside peers.
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- Ages 2–12
- BCBA-supervised programs
- No Waitlist
- 5.0 on Google
Tell us about your child. We'd love to start your care today.
We'll contact you within 24 hours
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Columbia center hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm
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What happens after you reach out
1. We contact you
Our intake team will contact you about your child and answer your questions.
2. We check your benefits
We verify your insurance and explain what your plan covers before therapy starts.
3. Assessment and plan
A BCBA assesses your child and builds a plan. We'll be upfront about availability from the start.
What we provide at our Columbia center
ABA therapy
Individualized therapy that helps children build communication, learning and daily living skills, with a plan created by a BCBA.
Social skill development
Small, clinician-guided groups where children practice taking turns, sharing, starting conversations and reading social cues.
Behavior support
Practical strategies to understand challenging behavior and teach new ways to communicate needs, in partnership with your family.
Insurance plans we accept
We're in-network with many Maryland Medicaid and commercial plans. Our team verifies your benefits, explains your coverage and handles pre-authorization for you.
Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and supported.
At Blue Gems ABA in Columbia, we take our role seriously and our responsibility personally. We approach every child and family with care, patience, and respect, knowing that progress looks different for everyone. This belief guides how we show up, how we listen, and how we support each step forward.
Families trust us with what matters most, and we honor that trust every day.
From the first conversation to ongoing support, our focus remains on thoughtful care, clear communication, and meaningful connection. We believe that when families feel supported, children have the space they need to grow.
I am happy with the care our son has been receiving at the clinic! Since we started our visits, it's been a great experience. The staff is warm and welcoming and incredibly attentive to every detail. I love how they keep me updated on our child's progress. Knowing he's in such a safe and nurturing environment puts my mind at ease.
Questions parents ask about our Columbia center
