Service area
ABA Therapy in Tampa, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Tampa, Hillsborough County.
ABA therapy in Tampa
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is proud to extend its ABA therapy services to families in Tampa, a major city in Hillsborough County with a population of over 384,000 residents. We understand that life in a vibrant, sprawling urban center like Tampa presents both unique opportunities and challenges for families of children with autism spectrum disorder.
From the historic streets of Ybor City to the bustling Downtown district, Tampa is a city of diverse communities. MCDS is committed to providing accessible and personalized care that fits into your family's daily life. Our primary service model is in-home and community-based ABA therapy, which eliminates the need for stressful commutes to a clinical center. Instead, our therapists come to you, providing support in the environment where your child is most comfortable and where skills are most needed: your home.
This approach allows for therapy to be integrated into your real-world routines. A therapy session could focus on developing social skills during a family outing to the Tampa Riverwalk or practicing communication in a familiar home setting. For families throughout Hillsborough County, this model offers unparalleled flexibility. We also provide telehealth services, offering another convenient option for consultation and parent training, ensuring consistent support regardless of your location within the greater Tampa area.
At MCDS, we believe in a collaborative partnership with parents and caregivers. Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, our team works to understand your family’s specific goals and cultural background. We create individualized treatment plans that respect your family’s values and are designed to build functional life skills. By focusing on therapy in natural environments, whether at home, a local park, or another community setting, we aim to help children generalize new skills effectively into all areas of their lives here in Tampa.
About Tampa
- Population
- 384959 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- Downtown Tampa · Ybor City
- Local landmarks
- Tampa Theatre · University of Tampa · Ybor City · Raymond James Stadium · Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Services available in Tampa
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Tampa families:
- ABA Therapy — Individualized applied behavior analysis therapy for children, informed by more than two decades of behavioral-services experience in South Florida.
- In-Home ABA Therapy — ABA therapy delivered where children learn best — inside their home and daily routines.
- School-Based ABA Support — Collaborative behavioral support that partners with schools and educational teams when clinically appropriate.
- Community-Based ABA Therapy — ABA therapy in real community settings so children can practice skills where they use them.
- Early Intervention — Individualized early intervention for young children showing signs of developmental or behavioral needs.
- Parent and Caregiver Training — Structured coaching that equips caregivers to support their child throughout everyday routines.
Insurance for Tampa families
MCDS works with eligible plans from Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, plus qualifying Florida Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. Verify your specific plan on the benefits verification page.
Questions from Tampa families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Tampa, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Tampa. It does not represent a physical clinic location. Availability of a specific clinician, schedule, service, or service setting may vary based on location, staffing, clinical needs, insurance authorization, and current capacity.
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