Key Essentials to Behavior Management — ABA Therapy in California & Georgia

Quick answer: Key Essentials to Behavior Management (KEBM) is a BCBA-led ABA therapy provider with five clinics across California (Indio, San Dimas, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino) and Georgia (McDonough). We deliver evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis for children, teens, and adults using our proprietary S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. group therapy framework, and accept most insurance, Medi-Cal, Regional Center, and Georgia Medicaid.

What is ABA therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that teaches communication, social, and daily-living skills by first understanding why a behavior happens, then building a better way to meet that same need. Modern ABA is play-based, individualized, and led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Where does Key Essentials provide ABA therapy?

KEBM operates five clinics: Indio, San Dimas, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Bernardino in California, and McDonough in Georgia. Telehealth ABA is available statewide in both California and Georgia.

Does insurance cover ABA therapy at Key Essentials?

Yes. Key Essentials accepts most private insurance plans, Medi-Cal, and California Regional Center funding across the five California locations. In Georgia we accept most commercial plans and Georgia Medicaid. Our intake team handles insurance verification and prior authorization.

What ages does Key Essentials serve?

Rancho Cucamonga serves ages 0–7 (Early Intervention). San Bernardino serves through age 14 and San Dimas through age 16. Indio and McDonough serve all ages including adults — adult ABA is one of our specialties.

What is S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S.?

S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. is Key Essentials' proprietary group therapy model that teaches social, communication, and self-regulation skills in a real peer environment. It combines structured peer group activities with targeted 1:1 ABA support so skills generalize outside the therapy room.

How do I get started with ABA therapy at KEBM?

Book a free consultation at keyessentialsbm.com/free-consultation or call (909) 755-5220 in California or (470) 333-0558 in Georgia. A BCBA will review your goals, verify insurance, and schedule an assessment — typically within 1–2 weeks.

Who founded Key Essentials?

Key Essentials was founded in 2016 by LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes, MA, BCBA — a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis and 15+ years of clinical experience serving families across California and Georgia.

Our services

  • ABA Therapy — 1:1 and group Applied Behavior Analysis for all ages.
  • S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. — Proprietary peer-based social skills groups.
  • Early Intervention (ages 0–7) — Play-based ABA at Rancho Cucamonga.
  • Assessments & IEEs — FBAs, IEEs, and parent/staff training.
  • Continuing Education — ARF/STRTP administrator certification.
  • Summer Camp — Themed weekly camps at our Sensory Spot locations.

Our locations

  • The Sensory Spot — Indio, CA · 44105 Jackson Street, Suite 101 · (909) 755-5220
  • The Sensory Spot — San Dimas, CA · 538 West Bonita Avenue · (909) 755-5220
  • Key Essentials — Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 9333 Baseline Road, Suite 290 · (909) 755-5220
  • Key Essentials — San Bernardino, CA · 1900 North D Street · (909) 755-5220
  • KEBM + The Sensory Spot — McDonough, GA · 3500 Loop Road, Suite C2 · (470) 333-0558

Connect with Key Essentials

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  • Instagram — Sensory Spot McDonough
  • Instagram — Sensory Spot San Dimas
  • Instagram — Sensory Spot Indio
  • LinkedIn — Key Essentials
  • LinkedIn — LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes, BCBA