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Best ABA Therapy Providers in Tavares, FL (2026)

74 ABA therapy providers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tavares: Florida Autism Center Mount Dora, a division of BlueSprig, RP Score 71/100; 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Step-By-Step Success LLC, 75 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #12.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

74 Tavares ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 20 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 74 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Tavares at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in Tavares at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Florida Autism Center Mount Dora, a division of BlueSprig713.4★ (15)Eustis, 4 mi awaySatOverall
2Blooming Buds ABA Services685.0★ (4)Leesburg, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Florida Autism Center Apopka, a division of BlueSprig665.0★ (15)Apopka, 19 mi awaySat—
4Florida Autism Center Clermont, a division of BlueSprig654.3★ (7)Clermont, 18 mi awaySat—
5Florida Autism Center Lake Mary, a division of BlueSprig644.1★ (15)Lake Mary, 23 mi awaySat—
6Florida Autism Center Ocoee, a division of BlueSprig644.4★ (7)Ocoee, 22 mi awaySat—
7Willow Path ABA645.0★ (8)Maitland, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Awesometism Brain Train635.0★ (3)Alafaya, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Peak Behavioral Center634.6★ (18)Winter Garden, 20 mi away——
10Acorn Health ABA Therapy - Winter Garden634.4★ (13)Winter Garden, 20 mi awayEvenings—

The 74 best ABA therapy providers in Tavares, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Tavares

    Based in Eustis, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17435 US-441 Unit 101, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  2. Based in Leesburg, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  3. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    514 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
  4. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17335 Pagonia Rd Ste 109, Clermont, FL 34711
  5. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    791 Rinehart Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  6. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2930 Maguire Rd #200, Ocoee, FL 34761
  7. Based in Maitland, 23 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1063 Maitland Center Commons Blvd, Maitland, FL 32751
  8. Based in Alafaya, 29 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
  9. Based in Winter Garden, 20 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1329 Winter Garden Vineland Rd Ste 110, Winter Garden, FL 34787
  10. Based in Winter Garden, 20 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13650 W Colonial Dr Ste. #150 Suite 150, Winter Garden, FL 34787
  11. Based in Ocala, 37 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews
    Address
    5481 SW 60th St, Ocala, FL 34474
  12. Based in Winter Park, 26 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1199 Clay St, Winter Park, FL 32789
  13. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2305 Glenwood Dr, Winter Park, FL 32792
  14. Based in DeBary, 21 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  15. Based in Sanford, 23 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5739 Byron Anthony Pl #1001, Sanford, FL 32771
  16. Based in Altamonte Springs, 22 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    841 Douglas Ave Ste 140, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
  17. Based in Lake Mary, 24 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    305 Waymont Ct #101, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  18. Based in Altamonte Springs, 23 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    598 Northlake Blvd #1024, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  19. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11476 S Apopka Vineland Rd Unit 118, Orlando, FL 32836
  20. Based in Orlando, 30 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1417 N Semoran Blvd #207, Orlando, FL 32807
  21. Based in Orlando, 35 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10967 Lake Underhill Rd Ste 135, Orlando, FL 32825
  22. Based in Longwood, 23 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1250 W State Rd 434 Ste 1000, Longwood, FL 32750

ABA therapy providers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 74 ranked ABA therapy providers here; the rest are on their profiles.

ABA therapy providers in Tavares, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Florida Autism Center Ocala, a division of BlueSprig604.3★ (23)34 mi
27Blue Path ABA605.0★ (3)23 mi
28Creating Balance INC604.2★ (10)25 mi
29Bass ABA Therapy - Orange City604.4★ (22)27 mi
30Little Champions Therapy And Services604.2★ (64)4 mi
31Success On The Spectrum594.3★ (6)24 mi
32ABA Kids Connection, Inc594.9★ (20)30 mi
33Collaborative Solutions by Dr. Nikki Keefer and Assoc., Inc.595.0★ (3)33 mi
34MOLDING MINDS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES595.0★ (5)35 mi
35Peace for Kids595.0★ (7)28 mi
36Florida Autism Center Waterford Lakes, a division of BlueSprig584.3★ (6)35 mi
37Camen Behavioral Services583.8★ (24)37 mi
38InBloom Autism Services | Winter Park583.8★ (31)30 mi
39Collaborative Solutions by Dr. Nikki Keefer and Associates, Inc.584.1★ (8)29 mi
40A Boundless Care, Inc.574.8★ (57)39 mi
41DIRECT Behavioral Strategies573.7★ (9)30 mi
42Florida Autism Center Kissimmee, a division of BlueSprig575.0★ (7)40 mi
43BASS ABA Therapy - Ocala574.6★ (33)36 mi
44Kyo Autism Therapy575.0★ (3)31 mi
45InBloom Autism Services | Orlando574.3★ (16)34 mi
46Infinity Behavior574.0★ (8)32 mi
47Catalyst Behavior Solutions - ABA Therapy For Children573.3★ (10)31 mi
48Happy Kiddos Behavioral Services Corp564.7★ (24)38 mi
49My Favorite Therapists - Orlando563.8★ (13)35 mi
50Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center554.2★ (15)6 mi

Also serving Tavares

20 more ABA therapy providers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked ABA therapy providers serving Tavares
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABA Interventions & Developmental Services, LLC3 mi
Aldea- Orlando5.0★ (1)28 mi
Anchor Behavioral Solutions5.0★ (1)18 mi
Applied Behavioral Change PAIn Tavares
BASS ABA Therapy - Oveido5.0★ (1)33 mi
Blaze ABA Therapy9 mi
Caring ABA Services5.0★ (1)37 mi
Citrus Blossom BehaviorIn Tavares
Empowered Journeys ABA5.0★ (2)37 mi
GrowThera5.0★ (1)23 mi
Integral Development Services, Inc (INDESE) - Orlando FL5.0★ (1)32 mi
Omega Behavior Analysis, LLC3.0★ (2)36 mi
Patricia Anns loving hands ABA Therapy5.0★ (2)In Tavares
Play Pals Therapy5.0★ (2)5 mi
Specialized ABA5.0★ (1)30 mi
Step Forward ABA5.0★ (2)29 mi
Step Forward ABA5.0★ (1)9 mi
Steps Nexus ABA. Corp5.0★ (2)36 mi
Unique Niche Behavior Center14 mi
Vivo ABA3.0★ (2)35 mi

How we ranked Tavares ABA therapy providers

We scored 74 Tavares ABA therapy providers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Tavares data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an ABA therapy provider

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure ABA therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask how many hours a week they recommend and how they set goals with the family.
  4. Ask how often a BCBA observes sessions and meets with parents.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an ABA therapy provider

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is ABA therapy?
  • Is there a waitlist, and do you accept my insurance?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

ABA therapy providers in Tavares: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in Tavares?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in Tavares, FL is Florida Autism Center Mount Dora, a division of BlueSprig with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Blooming Buds ABA Services (#2) and Florida Autism Center Apopka, a division of BlueSprig (#3) follow. We ranked 74 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in Tavares?

RankedPsychologists ranks 74 ABA therapy providers serving Tavares, FL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which ABA therapy providers in Tavares work on weekends?

20 of 74 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Florida Autism Center Mount Dora, a division of BlueSprig (#1), Blooming Buds ABA Services (#2) and Florida Autism Center Apopka, a division of BlueSprig (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Tavares ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 74 rated ABA therapy providers in Tavares is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Step-By-Step Success LLC has the most, 75 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank ABA therapy providers?

Each ABA therapy provider gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do ABA therapy providers outside Tavares count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Tavares city center, our service radius for ABA therapy providers. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can ABA therapy providers pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are aBA therapy providers in Tavares ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on ABA therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who provides ABA therapy?

ABA programs are designed and supervised by board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Day-to-day sessions are often delivered by registered behavior technicians (RBT) working under that supervision. Many US health plans cover ABA for autism; the rules differ by state and plan, so ask the provider and your insurer.

Can I see an ABA therapy provider online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Tavares

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 74 ABA therapy providers serving Tavares.