The Science of Connection™

    St. Petersburg, Florida

    You Deserve a Team That Actually Talks to Each Other

    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.

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    Our Services

    Every brain. Every stage. Seen whole.

    Click a service for details.

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    Our Approach

    Why Families Choose The Haven

    Rooted in neuroscience.Built on connection.

    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

    Every person deserves the whole picture.

    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™

    Before your first session,you'll have a roadmap.

    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.

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    1

    Discovery Conversation

    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.

    2

    Blueprint Assessment

    A comprehensive clinical assessment of your child's neurological profile, your family system, and your goals, synthesized by our BCBA-led team.

    3

    Your Blueprint Delivery

    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.

    20+

    Years of Experience

    serving children & families

    100%

    Neurodiversity-Affirming

    across every service

    1

    Unified Care Team

    everyone talks to each other

    Your Team

    Meet the People Behind Haven

    The clinicians who make up Haven aren't just credentialed experts - they're the kind of people you'd want in your corner.

    Jennifer Phelps

    Jennifer PhelpsM.S., BCBA

    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.

    Marriage and Family Therapist

    Marriage and Family Therapist

    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

    Honest about cost, clear about value.

    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.

    Ask about fees on a discovery call →

    Schedule a Discovery Call

    Let's start with
    a conversation.

    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.

    Not sure what you need? That's okay. We'll help you figure it out.

    Already ready to become a client? Start your new client paperwork →

    What happens next?

    • We'll call or email you within 1 business day
    • A 15-minute conversation to understand your family
    • If we're a fit, we'll guide you to the next step

    Your information is private and secure. We'll never share it.

    Common Questions

    Questions families ask before their first call.

    Have a question we didn't cover? Reach out, we're happy to help.

    Ready to begin?

    Every family's journey starts with
    a conversation.

    You don't have to have it figured out to reach out. Bring whatever you have, even if it's just "I don't know where to start." That's exactly what we're here for.

    Or call (813) 421-1658.

    Whole Child · Whole Family · Whole Heart.

    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.