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ABA Therapy in Port St. Lucie, FL
MCDS provides culturally responsive, BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and families in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County.
ABA therapy in Port St. Lucie
Located at the 'Heart of the Treasure Coast,' Port St. Lucie is a community defined by its remarkable growth and family-oriented design. Incorporated in 1961 from what was largely uninhabited land, the city has blossomed into the most populous municipality in St. Lucie County, with a 2020 census population of over 204,000 residents. This history of planned development, from its origins with just 250 homes to the creation of sprawling communities like St. Lucie West, has shaped a city built for modern family life.
The city's expansive layout, covering over 120 square miles, means that families are often spread out across numerous distinct neighborhoods. While this provides a quiet, residential atmosphere, it can also present challenges when accessing consistent, specialized healthcare services. For families navigating an autism diagnosis, finding support that fits into their established routines is essential. The convenience of in-home and telehealth ABA therapy becomes particularly valuable, reducing travel time and allowing children to learn and develop skills in their most natural environment.
Multicultural Development Services Center (MCDS) is dedicated to serving the unique needs of families in Port St. Lucie. We understand that effective ABA therapy should integrate seamlessly into your life. Our model emphasizes flexible care delivery, whether it's through one-on-one sessions at your home, support via telehealth, or applying learned skills in community settings like the beautiful Spruce Bluff Preserve along the St. Lucie River. Our approach is guided by experienced professionals, including our BCBA Hiram Aguilera, and overseen by our Executive Director, Damaris Baez.
At MCDS, we create individualized ABA therapy plans that respect your family's daily structure and goals. By bringing compassionate, evidence-based care directly to you, we help support families across Port St. Lucie in fostering meaningful progress and building essential life skills.
About Port St. Lucie
- Population
- 204851 (2020)
- Areas & neighborhoods
- St. Lucie West · River Park · White City · Spruce Bluff
- Local landmarks
- PGA Golf Club · Spruce Bluff Preserve · St. Lucie River · Ais Indian mound
Services available in Port St. Lucie
Depending on assessment and authorization, MCDS may deliver the following services to Port St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie families
Get in touch
To find out whether MCDS currently has provider availability in Port St. Lucie, call 954-302-8758 or request a call.
This page describes MCDS's stated service area for Port St. Lucie. 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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