Wyoming recorded 12 total behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 4 new additions this week. This represents less than 1% of the national total, indicating a very limited and geographically dispersed workforce in the state, which can pose significant challenges for access to care.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the data shows 1 organization with a BCBA taxonomy and 0 RBTs. This extremely low count highlights a severe deficit in both direct ABA service providers and the supervisory capacity essential for quality care. While the state also added other behavioral health professionals, including 2 LCSWs and several licensed professional counselors, these do not directly address the specialized needs met by ABA practitioners.
Provider Demographics
Of the 8 individual providers, 7 (88%) are female, with 1 male provider. No nonbinary providers were reported. The new additions are spread across cities such as Sheridan, Riverton, and Gillette, indicating a decentralized growth pattern rather than concentration in a single urban hub. There were no notable organizations appearing multiple times in this update.
This data suggests significant challenges for ABA access in Wyoming, with the current workforce unable to meet potential demand for evidence-based behavior analytic services, underscoring a critical need for workforce development in the state.
