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Torrance · South Bay
ABA Therapy in
Torrance, CA
In-center and in-home applied behavior analysis for children and teens across the South Bay. BCBA-led. Family-founded in 1979.
In-network with most major insurers
BCBA-supervised care
Serving the South Bay since the 1990s
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Call (888) 428-3223
Our Approach
What ABA Therapy Looks Like at Our Torrance Center
At our Torrance clinic, ABA therapy means one-on-one sessions with a Registered Behavior Technician working under the daily supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Every program is built around your child's individual goals — communication, daily living skills, social interaction, emotional regulation, school readiness — and progress is tracked session by session with real data, not impressions.
Intercare Therapy isn't new to this work. The practice was founded by Naomi Heller in 1979 as a speech pathology clinic, then transitioned to applied behavior analysis in 1990 when the evidence base for autism intervention solidified. That's more than three decades of ABA experience under one continuously family-owned organization — longer than most of the names you'll see when you search for ABA therapy in Torrance.
Since 1979
Intercare has been caring for families longer than any other ABA provider in the South Bay — more than three decades of clinical experience under one continuously family-owned organization.
Programs
ABA Programs Available at Our Torrance Location
Four programs run out of the Hamilton Avenue center, plus diagnostic evaluations. Most families combine two or more.
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Ages 0–6
Intercare Early
Focused, foundation-building therapy for our youngest learners. Goals center on communication, joint attention, play skills, and early learning behaviors.
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Ages 6–18
Intercare Beyond
For kids in elementary school through high school. Programs address emotional regulation, social skills, academic support, and daily living skills.
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In your home
In-Home ABA
For families in Torrance and the South Bay who prefer therapy at home, or who need it before or after the school day. Caregiver training included.
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School-based
School Services
Case-by-case classroom support and IEP coordination. Direct contract with LAUSD for school-based ABA services for eligible students.
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Evaluations
ADOS-2 Diagnostics
Gold-standard autism evaluations for families seeking a diagnosis or a second opinion. Conducted by trained, ADOS-certified clinicians.
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Not sure where to start?
A 20-minute intake call sorts it out. We listen, screen for fit, and verify benefits — no commitment.
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Our Torrance Clinic
Visit us on Hamilton Avenue
Easy reach from the 110 and 405 freeways. Walk-in welcome for paperwork — clinical sessions by appointment.
Neighborhoods served (in-home + commute)
Torrance
Carson
Lomita
Gardena
Harbor City
Wilmington
Redondo Beach
Hermosa Beach
Manhattan Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Rancho Palos Verdes
Rolling Hills
Address
20101 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90502
Phone
(888) 428-3223
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Closed Sunday
Insurance & Funding
Insurance for South Bay Families
We're in-network with most major commercial and behavioral health plans serving the South Bay.
If your plan isn't listed, call us — we can usually verify coverage within 1–2 business days. California's behavioral health treatment mandate (SB 946) requires most state-regulated health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism, but specifics — copays, prior authorization rules, session limits — vary widely. Our intake team handles the verification and authorization paperwork directly.
Anthem Blue Cross
Beacon Health Options
Molina Healthcare
Uprise Health
Blue Shield of California
Catalight
Optum
Magellan Health
Schools
Working With Torrance-Area Schools
Most school collaboration is handled case-by-case. Our BCBAs can observe in the classroom, attend IEP meetings, and align home- and school-based goals when a family invites us in.
If your child has an upcoming IEP, our IEP guide for parents walks through what to ask for and what to expect.
PARTNERSHIP
LAUSD Partnership
Intercare partners with the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide school behavior support services for eligible students — simplifying coordination significantly for families on LAUSD campuses.
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What to Expect
Your First 90 Days at Intercare Torrance
From first call to first session — here's the path.
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Week 1
Intake & Insurance
Direct 1:1 sessions begin. Caregivers are trained in parallel. The BCBA reviews data every two weeks and adjusts the plan.
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Weeks 2–3
BCBA Assessment
Your assigned BCBA conducts a Functional Behavior Assessment, observes your child, and meets with you to map priorities.
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Weeks 4
Treatment Plan
You review the proposed goals, hours, and schedule. Nothing starts until you've signed off.
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Weeks 4–12
Therapy Begins
Direct 1:1 sessions begin. Caregivers are trained in parallel. The BCBA reviews data every two weeks and adjusts the plan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How old does my child need to be to start ABA therapy in Torrance?
We accept referrals from 18 months through age 18. Early intervention — typically before age six — has the strongest evidence base, but ABA is effective across childhood and adolescence.
How many hours of ABA per week does my child need?
That depends on the BCBA's assessment. Comprehensive programs for young children often run 25–40 hours per week. Focused programs for older kids working on specific goals can run as few as 10–15 hours per week. The treatment plan you review in week four will spell this out.
Is ABA therapy covered by insurance in California?
For most children with an autism diagnosis, yes. California's SB 946 requires state-regulated commercial plans to cover behavioral health treatment for autism. Self-funded employer plans, Medicare, and Tricare have separate rules. Our intake team verifies coverage at no cost before therapy begins.
Can my child get ABA at home and at school?
Yes. Many of our Torrance families combine in-home ABA with classroom support, and we coordinate goals across both settings so the work stacks rather than duplicates.
How do I get started with ABA in Torrance?
Book an intake online or call (888) 428-3223. Most families have their first BCBA assessment scheduled within two weeks of the initial call.
Get Started
Start ABA Therapy in Torrance
Family-founded in 1979. BCBA-led. Serving the South Bay since the 1990s.
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REVIEWED BY OUR CLINICAL TEAM
Kristin Lundbohm, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst on Intercare Therapy's clinical team. Verify on the BACB Registry. Last reviewed: May 26, 2026.
