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 24 reviews)); "There are free trainings offered and a lot of encouragement to move up and seek a masters." ((in 8 reviews)); "The kiddos and great supervisors that are super helpful/available" ((in 8 reviews)); "passionate and educated team" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great People" ((in 7 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 is no work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Sometimes feels like upper management does not acknowledge the high rates of burnout in this field or work to remedy it effectively" ((in 5 reviews)); "Few vacation days with expectation of making up hours for time off" ((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

3.0

Mar 6, 2026

BCBA Position

Cs1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

reliable hours, intelligent BCBAs, wonderful families

Cons

corrupt higher-up management, high turnover, high burnout, typical helping skills profession con's

Verbal Beginnings Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve experienced reliable hours, strong collaboration with knowledgeable BCBAs, and meaningful work with wonderful families. We’re sorry to hear that your overall experience did not fully meet expectations, particularly regarding concerns around leadership, turnover, and burnout. We take feedback like this seriously and are actively working to improve in these areas. Creating a positive, supportive, and sustainable 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

5.0

Mar 3, 2026

Excellent Company

Talent acquisition sourcer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BCBA-owned and led, so leadership really understands what clinicians need. Small caseloads with strong RBT and admin support make work manageable. Great culture focused on ethical ABA, professional growth, and real impact. Competitive pay, clear bonus opportunities, and strong work-life balance.

Cons

None at this time noted.

1.0

Jan 22, 2026

Relentless hours that wear everyone down

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers and I genuinely care about the work we do.

Cons

Many passionate people work at Verbal Beginnings, yet most are completely worn down and burned out. The hours are punishing and exhausting. Extended shifts are treated as normal, and much of that time goes unpaid or underpaid. This is exactly why staff stays overworked and constantly overwhelmed.

Verbal Beginnings Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you and your coworkers are passionate about the work and genuinely care about the clients and families you serve. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly regarding workload, scheduling demands, and concerns around compensation for extended hours. We take feedback like this seriously and are actively working to improve in these areas. Creating a positive, sustainable, 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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