# Center for Social Dynamics

> Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider serving children and adults with autism and other developmental needs. Founded in 2012 by Pete Pallares, CSD delivers in-home, center-based, school-based, and virtual therapy across California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Colorado, pairing evidence-based clinical care with what it calls a foundation of science, compassion, and humility. The company now serves more than 4,000 clients with roughly 1,500 providers, and in December 2024 was acquired by Goldman Sachs Alternatives from longtime backer NMS Capital.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Alameda, California, United States
- **Founders:** Pete Pallares (Founder & Executive Chairman)
- **Team size:** ~1,500 providers (RBTs and BCBAs); reported employee counts around 1,000-1,500
- **Products:** In-Home ABA Therapy, Center-Based ABA Therapy, Virtual / Telehealth Services, School-Based Support, Diagnostic Evaluations & Assessment
- **Notable:** Grew from a single 2012 startup to a network serving 4,000+ clients across five states., Delivers approximately 1.3 million hours of care annually., Accredited as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) for ABA therapy quality.

## Products & services

- **In-Home ABA Therapy** — Applied behavior analysis delivered in the family's home, embedding therapy into a child's natural daily routines.
- **Center-Based ABA Therapy** — Structured ABA programming at CSD centers, including social skills groups and peer interaction.
- **Virtual / Telehealth Services** — Remote ABA programming and support through CSD's Global Community model, expanding access beyond physical locations.
- **School-Based Support** — Behavioral support and collaboration with schools to extend therapy into educational settings.
- **Diagnostic Evaluations & Assessment** — Assessment and diagnosis services, including functional behavior assessments for autism and developmental conditions.
- **Speech & Occupational Therapy** — Multidisciplinary therapy services addressing communication and adaptive/daily-living skills.
- **Caregiver & Parent Training** — Education and training so families can reinforce skills and lead support between sessions.
- **Adventure Club & Camp Programs** — Community-based and seasonal programs building social reciprocity and inclusion outside the clinic.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single 2012 startup to a network serving 4,000+ clients across five states.
- Delivers approximately 1.3 million hours of care annually.
- Accredited as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) for ABA therapy quality.
- Completed at least five acquisitions of regional ABA providers under NMS Capital backing.
- Acquired by Goldman Sachs Alternatives in December 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2024-12** — Goldman Sachs Alternatives completed its acquisition of CSD from NMS Capital, which reinvested alongside.
- **2022-04** — Kelly Bozarth joined as CEO; founder Pete Pallares transitioned to Executive Chairman.
- **2021-11** — Acquired South Sound Behavior Therapy, its fifth add-on since partnering with NMS Capital.
- **2021-05** — Acquired JF Autism Services, expanding into Washington and Idaho.
- **2019-12** — NMS Capital announced a partnership and growth investment in CSD.

## Links

- Website: https://csdautismservices.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-social-dynamics
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CenterSDynamic
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/centersocialdynamics

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Last updated: 2026-06-02