Locations / Philadelphia, PA
Behavior support for autism families in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania gives autism families one of the strongest public foundations in the country, children can qualify for Medical Assistance regardless of parental income, yet Philly parents still describe months-long waits for behavioral services and high staff churn once they start. The constant your child needs is you, trained.
Sessions run online in Eastern Time for families across the Philadelphia region, from South Philly rowhomes to Main Line suburbs, coaching parents through the actual flashpoints: narrow-street car transitions, corner-store negotiations, and school mornings that start tense.
Services for Philadelphia families
Everything is delivered online, scheduled in Eastern Time, and coached through you, in your real routines.
- 1:1 Behavior Consultation
One-on-one behavior consulting for Philadelphia families: a personalized plan for the behavior that is running your home.
- Parent & Caregiver Coaching
Parent training and coaching for Philadelphia caregivers who want to deeply understand their child, not just manage them.
- Meltdown & De-escalation Support
Autism meltdown help for Philadelphia parents: fewer meltdowns, safer de-escalation, calmer days.
- Severe & Challenging Behavior
Assent-based support for aggression, self-injury, and severe behavior, informed by Greg Hanley's PFA/SBT model.
- Skill Building Programs
Communication, social, and emotional-regulation skill building for autistic children in Philadelphia.
- Self-Care & Daily Living Skills
Toilet training, sleep, and picky-eating help for Philadelphia families stuck on the daily battles.
- Training for Schools & Professionals
Behavior training for Philadelphia teachers, schools, and professionals who support neurodivergent students.
Funding & support in Pennsylvania
Jess's consulting is private-pay and does not bill insurance directly. Some families use HSA/FSA funds or flexible program dollars where their plan's rules allow, so check with your administrator. The free discovery call costs nothing and will help you map your options.
- Medical Assistance (the 'PH-95' loophole)
Pennsylvania children with disabilities can qualify for Medicaid regardless of parental income, opening coverage for medically necessary behavioral services through enrolled providers. If you have not applied, it is worth exploring.
- Insurance mandate & IBHS
PA's autism insurance act requires many plans to cover treatment, and Intensive Behavioral Health Services deliver in-home support through licensed agencies, with real waitlists in the Philadelphia area.
Serving the wider Philadelphia area
Families anywhere in the region, from Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, Camden (NJ), Cherry Hill (NJ) to South Jersey, and everywhere in between, can work with Jess online. If you can get online, you are close enough.
Philadelphia families ask
We have IBHS staff in our home already. Would consulting conflict?
No, and it often helps. IBHS supports your child on the agency's plan; consulting equips you with your own understanding and skills, keeps things moving through staff transitions, and helps you advocate inside the plan meetings with confidence.
Is the free call really free?
Yes. It is a real conversation about your child, what is happening, what would help, and whether Jess is the right fit. If she is not, she will say so and point you in a better direction. No card, no obligation.
What Families Say
From the beginning, Jess was kind, thoughtful, and patient, and she quickly developed a strong rapport with our daughter. … We would highly recommend Jess to other families looking for a compassionate and effective therapist.
David MWe had Jess working with us to help out with behavioural therapy for several months and it was fantastic! … We saw so much progress working with Jess and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services.
Nicholas RanicarI love love love the flexible and fixed strategy learning. We have been working hard on changes this week. … We have made huge gains.
C.R.
Ready for calmer days in Philadelphia?
A free 45-minute discovery call, scheduled in Eastern Time. Talk through what is happening at home and leave with a clear sense of what would help.
Book your free discovery call