Insurance-funded ABA · Ages 2–5
ABA Therapy in Lakewood, WA
Your child is capable. We’ll help them show it.
Individualized, play-centered ABA therapy for children ages 2–5, focused on communication, connection, regulation, and everyday independence. Openings now, no waitlist.
Our mission
Behavior change, with warmth.
We believe every child is capable of learning, growing, and being understood. We meet your child where they are, build skills through play and connection, and walk beside you as a parent the whole way. Never compliance-first. Never shame.
- Capable
- Confident
- Connected
A peek inside
Our Lakewood playroom
A bright, calm space made for little ones, where therapy feels like play.
What we work on together
Skills that matter beyond the therapy room.
Communication & social skills
Building meaningful communication and the back-and-forth of social interaction in ways that fit each child.
Play & daily living skills
Growing through play, and practicing the self-help routines that build independence at home and in the community.
Regulation & participation
Supporting children to steady their bodies and emotions so they can take part on their own terms.
Parent collaboration
Families are part of the work. We partner closely so progress continues beyond the session.
Is ABA through insurance a fit for my family?
Here’s who we can serve through insurance right now. If this isn’t you yet, keep scrolling. There’s still support for you.
Washington State residents
Clients must live in Washington State. Our office is in Lakewood, WA.
Ages 2–5
We serve children ages 2 through 5.
Autism diagnosis required
For insurance-covered ABA services, your child must already have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (F84.0).
Limited insurance plans
We accept a limited number of insurance plans, listed below. We do not accept Medicaid (including Apple Health) or Medicare.
No diagnosis yet, or not on one of our plans?
You can still get support now. Our parent resources give you practical, behavior-science tools you can use at home today.
Where sessions happen
Office, home, and community — as confirmed.
Service settings are matched to each family and confirmed as appropriate. We do not promise settings or availability that has not been verified.
ABA services at Empowered ABA are individualized and grounded in play. We meet children where they are and build skills through connection — never through compliance-first or shame-based approaches.
What we do not promise
- We do not guarantee coverage — eligibility and benefits are determined by your insurance plan.
- We do not describe services as psychotherapy or play therapy.
Insurance & availability
Coverage we work with.
We verify benefits with your plan before services begin. Out-of-network plans are listed so you know where you stand.
TriWest
In network
Regence BlueShield
In network
Premera Blue Cross
In network
First Choice Health
In network
Aetna
Not in network
Availability
We currently have openings. There is no waitlist — we evaluate each case individually and can tell you on the spot whether we can serve your family. Coverage is always verified with your plan before services begin.
ABA therapy for military families near JBLM
Our Lakewood office is just minutes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and we are in network with TriWest. If you're stationed at JBLM and your child has an autism diagnosis, reach out and we'll tell you right away whether we can help.
Areas we serve
Families come to our Lakewood, WA office from Lakewood, Tacoma, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), University Place, Steilacoom, DuPont, Fircrest, the Greater Seattle area.
Questions parents ask
ABA therapy in Lakewood: FAQ
What is ABA therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based approach to helping children build communication, play, daily living, and regulation skills. At Empowered ABA, sessions are play-centered and built on connection, never compliance-first.
Where is your office?
Our office is at 10828 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Suite 102, Lakewood, WA 98499, minutes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and Tacoma.
Do you have a waitlist for ABA therapy?
No. We currently have openings and no waitlist. We evaluate each case individually and can tell you right away whether we can serve your family.
Do you accept TriWest for military families?
Yes. We are in network with TriWest, as well as Regence BlueShield, Premera Blue Cross, and First Choice Health. Aetna is out of network. We do not accept Medicaid (Apple Health) or Medicare.
What ages do you serve?
We provide insurance-funded ABA therapy for children ages 2 through 5 who live in Washington State.
Does my child need a diagnosis?
Yes. For insurance-covered ABA therapy, your child needs an existing autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (F84.0). If you don't have one yet, our parent resources and Parent Strategy Intensive can help in the meantime.
Ask about ABA services
Start the conversation.
If you live in Washington State, your child is 2–5, has an autism diagnosis, and is covered by one of the plans above, share a little about your family. We will follow up to discuss insurance verification and next steps.
Prefer email? connect@empoweredaba.com
Exploring other pathways? Learn about parent intensives or browse parent resources.