For families
Centered Solutions is a BCBA-owned ABA agency serving New Jersey families. We match children with clinicians we know personally, guided by BCBAs who genuinely supervise, with care driven entirely by what your child needs.
"I don't even know what to ask."
Your first conversation is with a BCBA, not a script. We'll walk through what's going on and what good next steps could look like — no quiz, no jargon.
"Will they push hours we don't need?"
We recommend hours from clinical assessment, not from insurance maximums. If a smaller schedule is the right place to start, we'll say so plainly.
"Are we going to get lost in a rotating team?"
Your child's BCBA is matched, present, and stays close to the case — from intake through care.
"What about insurance and authorization?"
We help you navigate authorization across major carriers and are straightforward about what we know and don't know about your specific coverage.
A smaller practice, on purpose — here's what working with us actually looks like, step by step.
A dedicated team guides you from intake through active care — one relationship, one continuous plan.
You share a little about your child and what you're looking for. We follow up to begin the conversation.
There's no long form to fill out before we'll talk. Send a short note through our application page or call us, and a member of our team will get back to you to schedule a time to talk.
Most families are authorized and matched within a couple of weeks. Here's what we do during that window so you're never left waiting without information.
We'll let you know where things stand with insurance, what we're hearing back, and what (if anything) we need from you.
Most families are authorized and matched within a couple of weeks. While authorization finishes, we check in, share updates, and send resources only when you want them.
Optional resources about ABA, what to expect from sessions, and how to prepare your home and routine — when you want them.
Every new inquiry goes to a real clinician before anything else happens.
We build the plan around what your child actually needs. No copy-paste.
We recommend hours from clinical assessment. If your insurance approves more than we recommend, we tell you.
No algorithms. No 'first available.' A human checks fit on both sides.
We work with most major New Jersey insurers, and we tell you what's covered before we start. We'll be straightforward about what we know, what we don't yet know about your specific plan, and what to expect on timing.
Verify eligibility and cost sharing
Request assessment authorization
Complete the assessment and submit treatment plan
Receive treatment authorization
Staff the case and begin care
Most families are authorized and matched within a couple of weeks.
Don't see your plan? Reach out — we'll let you know what's possible and what isn't.
Our primary clinical offerings.
Direct ABA Therapy
1:1 sessions in home, school, or community settings.
Family Training
Structured coaching for parents and caregivers so the strategies your child learns in session hold up at home.
Additional supports for families who want them.
School program review and IEP work are available with districts across New Jersey.
Every case is overseen by a named BCBA on this team — Lauren knows each of them personally.
Lauren Bacotti
M.S.Ed, BCBA — Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Mark Lampert
Psy.D, BCBA, NYS-LBA
Kathy Vuoncino
M.Ed, BCBA
Marissa Zito
M.S.Ed, BCBA, NYS-LBA
Elizabeth Apollo
M.S.Ed, BCBA
Christina Benaquista
M.S.Ed, BCBA
Matthew Dunn
M.A, BCBA
Tracy Barron
MSeD, BCBA
Rebecca Brenkert
M.S.Ed., BCBA
If your question isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather have the conversation.
Apply for services →Most families move from first conversation to authorization in a couple of weeks. We'll be clear about where things stand and what we're doing in the meantime.
You can reach out at any point. We'll talk through where you are in the process and what we can or can't do at this stage.
That depends on the child and the plan. We'll talk through the options that make sense clinically during the intro conversation.
Fit matters in ABA. If something isn't working, talk to us — we'll work to address it within the constraints of staffing and geography.
Two roles. A BCBA (board certified behavior analyst) assesses your child, writes the treatment plan, and supervises the work. A behavior technician runs the day-to-day sessions and carries out that plan. They work as one team, and the BCBA stays involved as goals change.
In most cases yes — insurers generally require a documented ASD diagnosis from a qualified evaluator before authorizing ABA. If you don't have one yet, reach out anyway and we'll talk through where to start.
Typically a developmental pediatrician, child psychologist, child psychiatrist, or pediatric neurologist. Your pediatrician can usually point you toward an evaluator in your area.
It depends on age, setting, and level of support needed. The recommendation comes out of your child's assessment rather than a standard package, and session length follows from that plan and your family's routine.
Early on, a lot of it is pairing — the technician building rapport so your child is comfortable working with them. It can look like play, and that's the point. From there, goals get woven into structured teaching, play, or daily routines, depending on how your child learns best.
A central one. You help set the goals that matter in your home, and the BCBA works with you so the skills your child builds in session hold up outside of it.
Yes. An adult other than the clinician needs to be present in the home for the full session. You don't have to be in the room, but you should be reachable.
Often, yes. We work in homes, schools, and community settings across New Jersey and New York. What's possible depends on the setting, the plan, and clinician availability in your area.
No. ABA is what we do. Our philosophy is whole-child, but we're not going to claim service lines we don't staff — if your child needs other supports, we'll be straightforward about that.
Yes. Every clinician is credentialed and background checked before they work with a family.
Let your team know as early as you can and we'll work with you. Consistency is what makes ABA work, so we'll flag it if cancellations start to affect progress.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for, and a member of our team will follow up — usually within a couple of business days.
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