South Bay LA's behavioral health sector saw 51 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. Of these, 34 were new this week, comprising 48 individuals and 3 organizations, signaling active growth in the region's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data highlights a strong presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. There are 5 BCBAs and 30 RBTs. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of one BCBA for every six RBTs suggests a significant need for supervisory capacity to support direct service providers. Other behavioral health credentials observed include 2 LCSWs, 1 M.S., CCC, SLP, 1 BT, 1 LMFT, 1 MS, CCC-SLP, 1 ASW, MSW, and 1 RADT.
Workforce Demographics and Local Hotspots
The individual provider workforce in South Bay LA is predominantly female, with 29 female providers accounting for 60%, alongside 3 male providers (6%) and 16 nonbinary providers (33%). No specific multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Within the region, El Segundo leads with 18 providers, followed by Torrance with 14, Gardena with 12, Lomita with 4, and Redondo Beach with 2.
This influx of RBTs, coupled with a smaller number of BCBAs, indicates a growing direct care workforce in South Bay LA, but also highlights the ongoing demand for qualified supervisors to ensure quality ABA service delivery.
