In-clinic ABA therapy · Alexandria, VA
Imagine That is a play-based ABA clinic for children with autism and developmental delays — a team that learns who your child is, and a place they actually look forward to coming.
In network: TRICARE · Aetna · UnitedHealthcare · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Insurance we accept
Don’t see your plan? Call us and we’ll check your benefits.
Where are you starting from?
That’s where most families start, and it’s where our founder started too. You don’t need to know what ABA is yet. You need someone to explain it in plain language and tell you what the next step is.
The first call is for exactly that: what therapy looks like, what your insurance covers, and what happens next.
You already know the vocabulary. What you want to know is whether this will be different: who supervises your child’s program, how often it’s reviewed, and whether the people working with your child will stay consistent.
Ask us all of it. Several of the families below came to us from other centers.
We accept TRICARE. If you’re moving to the area, or already here and changing providers, call us early and we’ll talk through timing.
From parents
“Will my child want to go?”
My son is excited to see his therapists and peers at each session! He uses games and toys during sessions.
“Will we actually see progress?”
He went from echoing single syllable sounds to independently communicating his wants/needs and responding to requests using 2-word phrases … we are now able to enjoy a family meal at a restaurant!
“We’ve tried other clinics.”
We’ve experienced other ABA clinics that gave us the runaround w onerous hours requirements, insurance obstacles, and lack of available therapy hours for school age children. Imagine That is not like that.
“Will they keep us in the loop?”
Wonderful therapists, clear and professional communication, great facilities and flexibility to meet our family’s needs.
“Can it fit our schedule?”
The team was not only professional and compassionate, but great with schedule changes and accommodations.
“Will they understand my kid?”
When you find really good therapists who get results and really bond with your child, it just makes all the difference in the world!
Our approach
Parents who know ABA ask how it’s done, not just whether it’s offered. Here’s how we think about it.
Every program is built for one child and reviewed regularly. Treatment decisions are clinical, not convenient.
Learning happens through play. If a child isn’t comfortable, nothing else works.
We focus on communication and independence, and on skills that carry over outside the clinic.
Parents should understand the goals and the reasons behind them. Ask us anything.
We don’t target harmless behaviors just because they look different.
The clinic
Games and toys, peers to play with, and a team that knows your child by name. Therapy here looks a lot like play, because a lot of it is.
Belle Haven
1451 Belle Haven Rd, #410
Alexandria, VA 22307
Hinson Farm
8101 Hinson Farm Road, #416
Alexandria, VA 22306
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Getting started
Our founder takes every first call, to hear about your child and see if we’re a good fit.
We verify your insurance and make sure we’re the right fit for your child.
We get to know your child, and what you want for them.
You’ll see the goals, and we’ll explain why each one is there.
Your child meets their team and starts coming to the clinic.
Why this clinic exists
In 2020, Joanna Bouboulis’s daughter Zoe was diagnosed with autism. Joanna had spent her career in sales and marketing at companies like Condé Nast and Amazon Web Services. She set that aside to learn everything she could about ABA and speech therapy.
She built Imagine That to be the clinic she was looking for: one that gives families hope and helps them imagine what’s possible for their child, one skill at a time.
She still talks with every new family herself. Your first call is with Joanna.
The people
Joanna Bouboulis
Executive Director
Joanna founded Imagine That after her daughter Zoe's autism diagnosis, wanting to create hope and new possibilities for families.
Mackenzie Hascup
Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Mackenzie enjoys mentoring her team to create the best possible experience for clients and staff.
Leah Graham
Operations Manager
Leah was the first team member to join Imagine That Therapy and has been overjoyed watching the organization grow.
Maddie Walter
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Maddie believes all behavior is a form of communication, and helps families understand their children so they can lead happier lives.
Plus 20 more behavior analysts and technicians. See the whole team
Ask about insurance, schedules, our approach, anything. No pressure and no commitment.
