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ABA Therapy in Port Richey, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Port Richey, Pasco County.
ABA therapy in Port Richey
ABA Therapy Services for Families in Port Richey, Florida
Welcome to Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS). We are proud to serve families in Port Richey, a unique Pasco County city with a rich history and a distinct identity. Situated on the beautiful Pithlachascotee River, your community has maintained its small-town character since its incorporation in 1925. With a population of just over 3,000 residents, Port Richey offers a quieter, suburban lifestyle while remaining connected to the greater Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area.
MCDS understands that for families in a smaller, close-knit community, accessing specialized care like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy should be convenient and integrated into your daily life. Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental differences, right here in your Port Richey home. We believe that therapy is most effective when it occurs in a child's natural environment, which is why our primary service model is centered on in-home, school-based, and community-based care.
In-Home and Community-Based ABA Therapy in Port Richey
Instead of requiring you to travel to a clinical center, our dedicated therapists come to you. This approach allows children to learn and practice new skills in the familiar comfort of their own home, surrounded by their family. It also enables our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to collaborate directly with parents and caregivers, providing you with the tools and strategies to support your child's development. Our services can extend into the community, helping children navigate real-world settings that are part of your life in Port Richey.
For families needing additional flexibility, MCDS also offers telehealth services. This option allows for consistent care and consultation, regardless of your schedule or location within Pasco County. Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Damaris Baez, and with clinical guidance from professionals like Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, our team is committed to creating individualized therapy plans that respect your family's unique needs and values. We are here to partner with Port Richey families, offering the support needed for children to build independence and communication skills.
About Port Richey
- Population
- 3052 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Pithlachascotee River · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area · Former home of Johnny Cash
Services available in Port Richey
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Port Richey 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 Port Richey 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 Port Richey families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Port Richey, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Port Richey. 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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