Texas saw 574 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 6% of the national weekly total. This significant concentration underscores Texas's ongoing growth in the behavioral health sector, reflecting a high demand for services and a robust expansion of its workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 47 individuals with BCBA credentials and 147 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 6 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression or a comprehensive skill set. This ratio of approximately one BCBA for every three RBTs suggests a functional supervision structure, crucial for maintaining the quality of direct ABA therapy services. Additionally, individuals holding state-level LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) credentials, such as the 3 with "BCBA, LBA" and 1 with "M.A., BCBA, LBA", reflect Texas's commitment to professional standards beyond national certification.

Provider Demographics and Key Organizations

Of the 467 individual providers, 84% are female, 13% are male, and 3% identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution is consistent with national trends in many behavioral health professions. Among organizational providers, "ERICA POUNCIE LPC, LLC" appeared 2 times and "BASEPOINT ACADEMY LLC" appeared 2 times, suggesting their active and expanding presence in the Texas behavioral health landscape.

This continued influx of behavioral health professionals, particularly within ABA, is vital for expanding access to critical services and addressing the high demand for care across Texas.