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

Verbal Beginnings reviews

3.2

57% would recommend to a friend

(191 total reviews)

Diana Wolf

54% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Verbal Beginnings has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 191 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Verbal Beginnings employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

191 reviews

1.0

Jun 17, 2026

Avoid

Therapy room supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The clients are the only pro

Cons

Understaffed, having multiple clients at once

Verbal Beginnings Response

4w

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand how challenging staffing shortages and workload concerns can be, and we take feedback like yours seriously. At Verbal Beginnings, we remain committed to providing quality support for both our clients and team members, and we continuously evaluate ways to strengthen staffing, resources, and the overall employee experience. If you're open to sharing more about your experience, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect directly at [experience@verbalbeginnings.com](mailto:experience@verbalbeginnings.com). We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best.

5.0

May 26, 2026

Flexible hours, great for students

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

An absolute joke of a company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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