The Science of Connection™
St. Petersburg, Florida
Neurodiversity-affirming ABA, family therapy, and parent coaching, coordinated by one BCBA-led team in St. Petersburg, FL. No more disconnected providers. No more starting over.
Or call (813) 421-1658.

Our Services
Every brain. Every stage. Seen whole.
For Kids and Teens
For Parents and Families
For Your Partnership
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Our Approach
Why Families Choose The Haven
Everything we do here starts with one belief. Kids do not misbehave. They communicate. And families do not fail. They get overwhelmed without the right support around them.
Our whole approach is built on what neuroscience tells us about how brains actually develop. Safety first. Connection before correction. Regulation before instruction. When those things are in place, everything else becomes possible.
That means our ABA therapy is play-based and dignity-centered, not compliance-driven. Our ADHD and executive functioning coaching is real clinical behavior change, not homework help. And our family therapy works with everyone in the room, because the child is never the only one who needs support.
Before your first session, every Haven family goes through the Healthy Family Blueprint Assessment. It is how we make sure we understand your family completely before we ever recommend a single service.
Behavior is communication, not defiance.
We seek understanding before intervention. Every behavior is telling us something. Our job is to listen first.
Regulation comes before learning.
A calm brain can connect. A connected brain can grow. We don't ask children to learn when they're dysregulated.
Neurodivergent brains are different, not broken.
We're fully neurodiversity-affirming. We build on your child's strengths and honor who they already are. We never train them to mask.
Parents are partners, not bystanders.
What happens between sessions matters as much as what happens in them. We equip caregivers with real tools.
No More Piecing It Together
Whether you need coordinated care for your neurodivergent child, steady support as a parent, or a stronger foundation for your partnership, every path lives here under one roof. You will never have to repeat your story or manage the gap between providers again.
The Haven Care Circle™
Your child does not live in a therapy silo, and neither should their care. If your child also sees a speech therapist, an OT, or a school support team, we coordinate with them too. Every month we host a team meeting with your child's outside providers, aligning goals, sharing progress notes, and making sure the people who love your child are all building toward the same thing. This is not a special add-on. It is just how we work.

The Haven Healthy Family Blueprint™
Most practices ask you to figure out what you need before you call. At The Haven, every family starts with a comprehensive Healthy Family Blueprint Assessment. It is a structured, neuroscience-informed process that maps your needs and builds your care plan before you commit to anything.

A free 15-minute call with a real person. No forms, no commitment, just a conversation to see if The Haven is the right fit.
A comprehensive clinical assessment of your child's neurological profile, your family system, and your goals, synthesized by our BCBA-led team.
A dedicated session where we walk you through your personalized care roadmap. Which services, in what order, and why. All before you commit to a single session.
Your Team
The clinicians who make up Haven aren't just credentialed experts - they're the kind of people you'd want in your corner.

Behavior Analyst · Educational Neuroscience Specialist · Parenting Coach
Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with advanced training in Applied Educational Neuroscience. She is also a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist and a Certified ADHD Clinical Service Provider. In addition she is currently pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. For over 20 years, she has been the person families turn to when they need someone who truly understands, someone with the expertise to navigate complex challenges and the warmth to make you feel less alone in facing them.
Jennifer Phelps doesn't just support families. She becomes part of their village.
Joining the team in 2026
A licensed marriage and family therapist will soon be part of the Haven care team, bringing relational, systems-based support to individuals, couples and families.
Investment and Insurance
Private-pay care lets us build the kind of coordinated, unhurried, neurodiversity-affirming support most insurance plans simply don't cover. Here is what families can expect.
Private-pay, out-of-network
We are a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. This lets our clinicians spend their time with your family, not on insurance authorizations, session caps, or required diagnostic codes.
Superbills for reimbursement
On request, we provide monthly superbills with the codes and documentation most PPO plans need to consider out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend calling your insurer to ask about your out-of-network benefits.
Good Faith Estimate
Under the No Surprises Act, every family receives a written Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before care begins, so there are no surprises.
Flexible payment
We accept all major credit cards, HSA, and FSA cards. Fees and session length are confirmed in writing during your discovery call so you can plan with clarity.
A note on fees
Fees vary by service and clinician. We share specific rates during your free discovery call, after we understand what your family is looking for, so the conversation is about fit first, and numbers second.
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Taking the first step is the hardest part. Our intake process is simple, and there is no pressure to commit before you are ready. Fill out the form below or call us directly at (813) 421-1658 and someone from our team will follow up within one business day.
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Common Questions
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The Haven Family Center serves families in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, and the greater Tampa Bay area. We offer in-person sessions in St. Pete and virtual coaching and counseling throughout Florida.
20+
Years of Experience
serving children & families
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Neurodiversity-Affirming
across every service
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Unified Care Team
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