Does Verbal Beginnings pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Verbal Beginnings employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Verbal Beginnings. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Verbal Beginnings?

57% of Verbal Beginnings employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Verbal Beginnings 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Verbal Beginnings?

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (25) , ABA Therapist (22) , Clinical Supervisor (13) , BCBA Clinical Supervisor (8) , RBT (8) , Behavior Technician (7) , Lead Therapist (7) , RBT/ABA Therapist (7) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (6) , Junior Therapist (5) , Team Coordinator (5) , BCBA (4) , Registered Behavior Technician (3) , Behavioral Therapist (2) , Registered Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist (2)

What are the pros of working at Verbal Beginnings according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good." ((in 23 reviews)); "A good supervisor will make all the difference" ((in 8 reviews)); "there is extensive training online for getting ABA therapy certificates, before you begin." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great People" ((in 7 reviews)); "Generally great coworkers who care about their children and progress" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Verbal Beginnings according to real employee reviews?

"the management only cares about numbers!!" ((in 10 reviews)); "There was no work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Few vacation days with expectation of making up hours for time off" ((in 5 reviews)); "No benefits." ((in 4 reviews)); "Communication is just horrendous between admin, scheduling and clinical operations" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Verbal Beginnings locations?

Columbia , Pittsburgh , Baltimore , Millersville , Silver Spring , Salisbury , Rockville , Fairfax , Washington , Frederick , Aldie , Arlington , Falls Church , Columbia , Elkton , Bethesda , Bowie , Germantown , Upper Marlboro , Newark

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Beware What You Believe and Accept - Office Administration Verbal Beginnings Employee Review

2.0

Dec 29, 2025

Office administration

Recommend

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Pros

Seeing real progress in patients was rewarding, mostly thanks to the therapists' dedication, skill, and passion. Their hard work and commitment made a difference and was genuinely inspiring.

Cons

- Be extremely careful what you sign and accept—read every detail before agreeing - Employees feel trapped with low pay and poor benefits - Raises and recognition are nearly non-existent, even after years of service - Management shows little care for staff, prioritizing themselves over employees - Some senior employees create problems through gossip and blaming others - New employees are unfairly targeted for mistakes they didn't make - Attitudes and behavior from both management and certain staff make the environment hostile and demoralizing

Verbal Beginnings Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found seeing client progress rewarding and that you value the dedication, skill, and passion of the therapists who support that work every day. We’re very sorry to hear that your overall experience did not meet expectations, particularly regarding concerns around compensation, recognition, workplace culture, communication, and how staff are supported and treated across teams. We take feedback like this seriously and are actively working to improve in these areas. Creating a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for our team here at Verbal Beginnings is a priority for us. If you’re open to sharing more, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect directly at experience@verbalbeginnings.com

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5.0

May 26, 2026

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hour, good if you are a student

Cons

Dont have health coverage but it's not really a con because it's a part-time position and they already stated this when you starting the job.

Verbal Beginnings Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the flexible hours, especially as a student-friendly aspect of the role. Creating a supportive and flexible environment is important to us, and it’s great to see that reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your understanding regarding benefits for part-time roles, as that is something we strive to communicate clearly during the hiring process. We appreciate your time with Verbal Beginnings and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.

1.0

May 21, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Full time center hours was the only pro

Cons

Pretty much everything. VB used to be a great company at the forefront of ABA services but they are stuck in 2017 with no interest in getting better. They are the laughing stock of the field now. The company has gotten so corporate and heartless. They only care about money, not about the kids. They reinforce absolutely terrible behavior from staff in order to not have difficult conversations and then deflect blame. They expect the world from employees who are stretched so thin and are begging for help. And if you dare speak up or call these things out, you get labeled as a problem and get forced out one way or another.

Verbal Beginnings Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with Verbal Beginnings did not meet expectations. We understand the concerns you raised regarding employee support, communication, and company culture, and we take this feedback seriously. Creating a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for both our team members and the families we serve continues to be a priority for us. We know there is always room for growth, and we are actively working to improve in these areas. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and, if you’re open to it, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience directly. Please feel free to reach out to us at experience@verbalbeginnings.com

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