aba therapist

board certified behavior analyst

behavioral therapist

registered behavior technician

recruiting coordinator

The Helm ABA

10/10 in comparison to other companies in the area.

I came to the Helm after leaving a pretty unethical ABA company. I was  "stuck" there for about 1.5 years and let me just say... the Helm was a breath of fresh air. I have grown in so many ways since starting here. The team is wonderful and they genuinely care about you and the leadership team take a genuine interest in you as a person. They provide opportunities to earn additional PTO through meeting quarterly goals. The leadership team continually ask for and listens to feedback (although it takes time to implement occasionally). The company does their best to always ensure that high quality therapy is being provided. They are very flexible if you request off, have an emergency or an appointment!

The only downside, is that the work day/week is not very flexible for full-time staff (M-F 8:30-5:30), however, this is a pretty common issue across the industry. It would be great to have flexibility to start earlier/end later. A progressive PTO policy based on length of time at the company could be cool too, rather than a flat 10 days. However they do offer extra PTO based on quarterly reviews, as mentioned above!

The Helm is a horrible place to work as a therapist. The two owners come across nice but if you say anything negative about their company you will immediately get fired. They have a policy stating that you are never allowed to say something negative about your job or the company. The owners do not accept any feedback and refuse to see anything they have done wrong. The environment at the helm makes therapists very uncomfortable because they do not promote open communication. The working hours are extremely long and there can be a ton of driving involved (which you are not told about when hired). The owners play favorites with various therapists and people in management. They care more about how they look to the outside, rather than how their employees feel. The BCBAs also treat employees bad and will use anything you say against you. The pay is not consistent between therapists. If the owners do not like you, they will push you out or find something to fire you for. They also are very open about the fact that they do not care about your ABA skills, they only care about your personality. They do monthly personality checklists which they refer to as culture checklists and if you fail, you will get fired.


I am thrilled to share my experience working at The Helm ABA. The positive work culture at this company is truly exceptional. The leadership team is not only compassionate but also dedicated to fostering an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.

What sets The Helm apart is their unwavering passion for individualized care. It's evident that they prioritize the unique needs of each client, tailoring ABA interventions to ensure the best outcomes. This commitment to personalized care reflects the genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.

I have found the leadership team to be approachable, understanding, and deeply invested in the well-being of both clients and staff. Their guidance creates a collaborative atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and insights, fostering a sense of teamwork that makes a significant difference in the quality of services provided.

I've been with the Helm for several years. The owners are truly focused on providing a company that offers everything that a parent needs in an ABA company AND everything an employee could want in a workplace. 

Every week, we review the core values that drive what we do so that through all our interactions with each other and our clients, we can let them guide us. The culture here is truly defined by being the best we can be for each other but also providing staff the work/life balance that we all want. Our supervisors from Regional Director to Clinical Director to BCBAs are supportive, provide growth opportunities, and are interested in who employees are as people first. 

BCBAs are focused on providing ethical, naturalistic, and fun ABA and helping to improve the quality of life for the children they work with. Therapists are trained to a high quality beyond the minimum standard in the field. 

Overall, I couldn't imagine a better ABA provider or even a better place to work.

The Helm was my home away from home. Every second of everyday, I felt I had purpose! This was possible beacuse of the mangement staff! I have never been apart of a team where they put you first. EVERYONE cares about how you are doing not only during work hours but outside of work hours as well. The core values they implement each day is something you can't find at another company. Coming into this field straight out of college, I had no idea what to expect. The training they provided, as well as constant encouragement, made me become the best therapist I could possibly be! The easiest part of the job was connecting with the most amazing little humans, the hardest part of the job was seeing them graduate and no longer needing your assistance. I can go on and on about this company.. Just know, you wont understand the concept of a true work family until you walk through those doors!

Started off here as a great place to be. The culture was solid and coworkers and clients were great. Unfortunately, management was what made this place decline rapidly. Gossip between the owners and management was frequent, and there was clear favoritism in place. The owners often times were completely unprofessional at times, and need to do a better job of representing and truly caring of the employees here. I felt overlooked, unappreciated, and unhappy with my role here. The pay was FAR below other ABA companies. You are better off at another clinic, as here, you are just another number of a person who is used to make money off of. They do a great job of selling their core values, but none of this was applied to the job. I’ve never had worse work/life balance and as soon as I left felt a load off my shoulders. Good stepping stone to my career but so thankful to have left this place. 

I loved my time at The Helm. I came from a toxic ABA clinic and they really showed me what a healthy ABA experience should look like. Being an RBT is a tough job in and of itself, but here you will find a supportive team and supportive supervisors. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. Seeing the difference you make in the kids’ lives is something that will get you out of bed every morning. The only thing I ever had a hard time with was the insurance. Unfortunately, my doctors I already had did not take the insurance and I found it really difficult to make appointments due to the insurance claims being done through a smaller company. However, The Helm is constantly growing and I expect insurance companies they partner with to continue to get better in the future! 

At the beginning working here was such a warm feeling. Things were different. It was amazing team. Everyone help each other. But later it just became a stressful place. You have morning meetings every Monday and I remember one meeting everyone was told to write a  review about helm. Do you really think anyone will say anything bad that time. They wanted to publish the reviews in after that. I mean which company does that to ask you write reviews in a Monday training. There are many great RBTs that left coz they pay very less compared to other places.  
Pros:1. They do care about clients and families.
2. They give opportunity even if you have high school degree.
Cons:1. No Guaranteed hours. Clients cancel you are sent home.
2. Too many favorites in the company.
3. Too many changes. They don't know themselves what they are doing and how to handle situations sometimes

In my past three years of working at The Helm ABA, I have been able to grown in more ways than one. With the support of my Clinical Director and VP of Operations, I am pushed in more ways than one to reach further potential. It’s nice having someone outside of myself see my skillset and push me out of my comfort zone. I see this happen in my weekly 1:1s where I am able to bring ideas, concerns, and feedback to better support my role. This looks as simple as providing input on a new policy or handbook, trouble shooting where I get stuck within my work load that I need set of eyes, or simply asking if I’m doing ok and where can they support me. Having that dialogue has created an environment for me to become more successful. 

I have been in the field of ABA for 4 years and this is my third clinic I have worked at. I can truly say The Helm ABA is the best, most supportive company I have worked for! The owners/founders of the company are very approachable and visit each location to see if everyone is doing well and what needs to be done. They not only make every client a top priority, but they also make sure to treat their staff incredibly well. It feels like a big family that everyone is welcomed into as a new hire. They encourage your growth and development as well as emphasize a work/life balance. I’m so grateful I found such a wonderful company that I want to grow with in my career! 

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