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Cielo Behavioral Health
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Cielo Behavioral Health

In-home services across Austin and nearby

5.0(4 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsTelehealthIn-home

Insurance

3 plans

Ages served

Early childhood through adulthood

Availability

Accepting new clients

Setting

In-home · Telehealth · School

Languages

English

Overview

ABA Therapy for autism in Austin

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst named Jenni Abdullah started this Austin practice after years of running ABA clinics elsewhere in Texas, wanting a lower-barrier option for families insurance often turns away. Cielo runs two parallel programs: a fully insurance-covered track pairing BCBA oversight with RBT-delivered sessions in homes, schools, and the community, and a coaching track where a BCBA works directly with parents, teens, or adults without requiring a diagnosis. A recently opened Early Skills Center adds play-based group sessions for young children building early learning and school-readiness skills.

Best for

A good match for parents chasing full insurance-backed ABA hours for a young child, and equally for teens or adults who want targeted coaching rather than a high-hour clinical program.

Their approach

Clinical work runs through the founder and two additional BCBAs, who either supervise RBTs delivering hands-on therapy or coach parents directly, always aiming to leave families with strategies they keep using once sessions wrap up.

What to expect

Expect in-network billing through BCBS, Aetna, or Magellan, plus self-pay and superbill options if another plan doesn't apply; most coaching sessions land around once a week, held at home, in the community, at school, or by telehealth.

Services

Services & specialties

Funding
insuranceprivate pay
Setting
in-homecommunityschooltelehealth
BCBA Led
Yes
Age Focus
early learnersteensyoung adultsadults
Intensity
Flexible: full-service insurance-based ABA plus a lower-hour BCBA consultation option
Parent Training
Yes

The people

Meet the Cielo Behavioral Health team

Team includes 3 BCBAs.

Jenni Abdullah, Founder & BCBA

Jenni Abdullah

Founder & BCBA

BCBAM.Ed.
Cielo's founder has spent more than a decade in behavior analysis, including running ABA clinics across Texas and working with clients ranging from toddlers to adults before opening her own practice.Read more
Melody McDurham, BCBA

Melody McDurham

BCBA

BCBAM.Ed.
This BCBA trained through the special education program at Texas State University and centers her work on compassionate, individualized support that builds independence for neurodivergent clients.Read more
Thalia Rios Wood, BCBA

Thalia Rios Wood

BCBA

BCBAM.Ed.
With six-plus years in ABA across school, home, and clinic settings, this BCBA has worked with kids and teens from age 2 to 18 and leans heavily on involving parents in the process.Read more

Payment

Insurance & payment

BCBSAetnaMagellan

Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Reputation

What families say about Cielo Behavioral Health

5.0
4 reviews

Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.

Good to know

Common questions about Cielo Behavioral Health

Does Cielo Behavioral Health offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?

Cielo Behavioral Health provides ABA therapy in in-home, community, school and telehealth settings in and around Austin. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.

How many hours of ABA therapy does Cielo Behavioral Health provide?

Programs typically run Flexible: full-service insurance-based ABA plus a lower-hour BCBA consultation option, with the exact plan set by your child's BCBA after an initial assessment. Comprehensive programs address several developmental areas at once, while focused programs target specific skills.

Is ABA therapy covered by insurance in Texas?

In Texas, many commercial health plans and Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis is required for coverage, which is why many families begin with an evaluation — Cielo Behavioral Health can help you confirm your benefits first.

What insurance does Cielo Behavioral Health accept?

Cielo Behavioral Health works with plans including BCBS, Aetna, Magellan. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

What ages does Cielo Behavioral Health serve?

Cielo Behavioral Health serves ages Early childhood through adulthood. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.

Does Cielo Behavioral Health offer telehealth?

Yes — Cielo Behavioral Health offers telehealth in addition to in-person care for families across Texas, where clinically appropriate. It can be a practical option for follow-ups or for families a long drive from the clinic.

Where is Cielo Behavioral Health located?

Cielo Behavioral Health is located at 7500 Rialto Blvd Suite 1-250, Austin, TX 78735, serving families throughout Austin and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.

Is Cielo Behavioral Health accepting new clients?

Cielo Behavioral Health is currently accepting new clients in Austin. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.

Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated October 2026.

7500 Rialto Blvd Suite 1-250, Austin, TX 78735

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