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Therapy & Learning Center of GA

As a clinician that has worked for multiple private equity backed companies, working here has been a breath of fresh air. At TLC we are given to ability to take on cases within our scope of competence, have manageable caseloads, and provide ABA in settings that best fits the needs of the patients. Every company you work for is going to have its pros and cons as this is a demanding field to work in. We love what we do always, but are there times that the job gets stressful? Absolutely.  To me, that is just the nature of the field. This is the first company I have worked for that listens, treats you like a person and not a number, as well as respects your clinical input. We have recently been going through growing pains in which we have been working through, but what ABA company doesn’t go through that from time to time? When operating a business there is definitely a component of having to watch spending and cutting costs where you can, but that’s called operating a business. I have never once felt like patient care has been sacrificed nor have I felt pressured to request more hours than a patient needs, which is what typically happens at ABA companies that are only “all about the money”. I have felt nothing but supported working here and have personally felt that all the changes that have been implemented within the company over the past year have been nothing but positive. Out of the 10 BCBAs that work here, only 2 have less than 2 years of experience as BCBAs. Most BCBAs have worked together prior to working at this company, which has increased our ability to work together as a team.Like any company, we have gone through our fair share of trials and tribulations, but the difference is that we see it and work together to do something about it to make sure our patients get the best care possible. I can truly say I have learned more in the past few years working here than I have in my entire ABA career.

Working with the Kennesaw RBT team is always an adventure.  It's an amazing and supportive RBT team that takes care of and cheers on each of its members, celebrating each other's triumphs and accomplishments, and rallying together to support one another in difficult work moments and life's most trying times.  There is a degree of love and respect for one another, and for each and every client served by the RBT team.  One BCBA is a wealth of knowledge and helpful feedback that allows an RBT to learn and grow.  One plays favorites and treats questions as challenges to their competence, taking vindictive actions to assert dominance.  The company admins seem to add a new policy every week or so that targets a different way to control, micromanage or punish the RBT teams in all locations.  An RBT is allowed to clock out and leave if their notes are done and checked within 15 minutes from ending a session.  If notes are not done and checked in 15 minutes after session, or less, Admin will alter the RBT's official clock out time to reflect exactly 15 minutes, but requires the RBT to continue to work without pay until all notes are finished.  This practice is actually in the RBT employment policy manual and reminders are frequently sent out in mass group chats.  It's recently been pointed out that RBT's are not even mentioned in the mission statement on the company's website.  This company appears to think of their RBT teams as nothing more than chattel.

This company has lost so many of its best BCBAs. Not even student analysts are willing to stay.

If you’re looking for an ABA company that prioritizes fear over growth, confusion over transparency, and punishment over support, look no further. This organization does not provide psychological safety—staff are afraid to speak up because concerns are met with consequences, not solutions. Leadership takes no accountability for their mistakes, instead shifting blame onto BCBAs, who are treated as disposable rather than as valued professionals.

There is no transparency. Everyone is constantly left in the dark, scrambling to piece together information that leadership should have communicated in the first place. Decisions are made behind closed doors, and by the time they filter down, they make no sense to those actually working with the children. Leadership is completely disconnected from day-to-day reality, and instead of fixing systemic issues, they use BCBAs as scapegoats.

And let’s be clear about their priorities: it’s not the kids. A BCBA can be let go before even having the chance to inform parents, leaving families blindsided and scrambling for support. Talented, passionate RBTs are leaving in droves, searching for a company that values them—and the children they work so hard to support.

If you’re a professional seeking respect, growth, and a company that actually cares—keep looking. You won’t find it here.

If you're considering this company, here are some important questions to ask during your evaluation:
Client Hours: Do you have part-time clients?
Mentorship Opportunities: Are any of the BCBAs available to serve as mentors?
Specialized Training: Do any of the BCBAs have advanced training in managing challenging behaviors?
Clinical Independence: How clinically independent are the BCBAs?
Client-Focused Decisions: Are decisions consistently made with the client’s best interests in mind?
Cleanliness and Organization: How much emphasis does the operational team place on maintaining a clean and organized environment?
If any of these aspects are critical to you, I encourage you to do thorough research before committing. Speak to former BCBAs and technicians who have worked here to get an honest understanding of the company's culture and practices.
While the company might appear appealing at first glance, it’s important to dig deeper. Not all that glitters is gold. In my experience, the environment can be challenging, with issues like workplace bullying and operational inefficiencies that may lead to burnout.
Choose carefully and prioritize a workplace that aligns with your values and goals.

I was really hopeful about coming to this company, but I was let down immediately. Just like several other ABA companies, they're growing at a rapid rate with no plan and little regard for quality services. There is no formal training here; they say you will shadow a colleague, but they are short staffed. As a result, you're thrown into cases with little to no guidance/support and you're expected to meet criteria that has not been outlined for you. With no professional cleaning crew, children and staff are constantly sick. The rotating illnesses affect the clients and the staff, as this company DOES NOT offer paid sick days, paid holidays, paid mental health days, or paid personal days. You accrue PTO and are required to use that amount for all of the aforementioned days (yes, you have to use your PTO on holidays if you want to be paid for those days).

It's truly unfortunate for those who care about the children and the field of ABA, as this company (like many others) continues to do a disservice to the ABA community. 

TLC offers important services that make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Many of the staff are passionate, hardworking, and dedicated to the mission. However, there are serious concerns about how the organization is managed internally.

New responsibilities are often added to roles without prior notice or discussion of compensation. When employees bring up concerns about pay or role clarity, responses from upper management are vague and often never followed up on.

Decisions are frequently made at the top with little to no input from the staff who are expected to carry them out, leading to confusion and inconsistent implementation of policies. This creates a disconnect between leadership and those providing direct care.

Overall, while the mission is admirable, the lack of transparency, recognition, and communication from leadership makes it difficult for employees to feel valued or supported.

TLC is like the "little engine that could".  It's a small company with deep roots in speech and OT that provides ABA therapy across home, clinic, and school settings. The owner has a big heart and deep respect for her clinicians' needs and their perspectives. Speech and occupational therapists work collaboratively with BCBAs and RBTs to provide truly comprehensive services. RBTs are not required to clock out during speech or OT which provides opportunities for additional training and/or time to catch up on notes, etc.   Additionally, BCBAs provide supervision and opportunities for unrestricted activities for individuals collecting fieldwork hours.

What I like most of TLC is that the owner is very generous and RBTs enjoy a pay rate and benefits that no other ABA companies offer. It is a small company but is growing fast. Management is trying hard to absorb the amount of patients its getting. They have bilingual staff that is very helpful for the families that speak english as a second language. The new director is awesome. Very knowledgeable and moving the center in the right direction.  There are opportunities for in-home, school and center base ABA. You hard work will be appreciated. If you are not willing to be part of the family and care and love the center, the patients and your co-workers this is not the place for you. 

Good management team , amazing BCBAs - they treat you like equals, not less thans, able to give insight into programming. Helpful coworkers. Opportunities to sub with different clients if yours is out, but may not have guaranteed hours for cancellations & school RBTs have lots of days off!! 

Company grew fast in short time so some bumps but they are always making tweaks to improve.

Paid lunch but you’ll be working with client,
Paid time to do notes - all time same pay rate - big +++

Overall been a good experience 

Scrubs = uniform makes getting ready for work so easy!!! 

A typical day: Clock in 15 min before the patient. They are pretty strict on that. Transition to differnt rooms during the day. I usually get a break and PAID. Leave at 3:30.
I learned that if you have a BCBA who is always there is it makes my day easier. Smile!!!!!! Worked for one other company and the BCBA was NEVER there. I can literally message my BCBA and she will show up right away!
Management-there are alot of managers. They are always walking around -can be good and can be scary. 
Hardest part-some people get promoted to positions and some dont. If you dont want to  be a BCBA and they dont choose you to get promoted, you might get burnt out. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Registered behavior technician 28 salaries reported	$25.55 per hour
Board certified behavior analyst 8 salaries reported	$89,500 per year
Tutor 1 salary reported	$40.00 per hour
Occupational therapist 2 salaries reported	$75,000 per year
Medical office assistant 2 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour

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