Service area
ABA Therapy in Safety Harbor, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Safety Harbor, Pinellas County.
ABA therapy in Safety Harbor
Nestled on the western shore of Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor offers Pinellas County families a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty. With a history stretching back to its settlement in 1823 and incorporation in 1917, this city of just over 17,000 residents is deeply connected to its past, from the ancient Tocobaga ceremonial mounds preserved in Phillippe Park to the famed Espiritu Santo Springs that gave the city its motto, "Home of the Mineral Springs."
For families in Safety Harbor navigating the journey of autism, Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) provides compassionate and individualized ABA therapy that respects the city's unique environment. We understand that learning and development happen best in familiar, comfortable settings. Our in-home ABA therapy services allow children to build crucial skills within the consistency and security of their own homes, a seamless part of your family's daily life.
Safety Harbor's numerous public spaces offer valuable opportunities for growth. Our community-based therapy can extend learning into real-world settings like Marshall Street Park or Phillippe Park, where children can practice social interaction, communication, and play skills in a natural context. This approach helps children generalize skills learned at home to the wider community they are a part of. MCDS also offers telehealth services, providing a flexible option for busy families to access expert support and parent training from anywhere.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Damaris Baez and our clinical team led by Hiram Aguilera, BCBA, MCDS is committed to supporting families throughout Pinellas County. We collaborate with you to develop a personalized therapy plan that aligns with your child's needs and your family's goals, helping your child thrive right here in the historic and welcoming community of Safety Harbor.
About Safety Harbor
- Population
- 17072 (2020)
- Local landmarks
- Espiritu Santo Springs · Safety Harbor Resort and Spa · Phillippe Park · Marshall Street Park
Services available in Safety Harbor
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Safety Harbor 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 Safety Harbor 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 Safety Harbor families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Safety Harbor, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Safety Harbor. 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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