Serving Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Scott & Dakota Counties
Minnesota EIDBI & ABA Therapy Provider
Guidance that helps your child move forward, one milestone at a time
From CMDE assessments to ABA, speech, and occupational therapy, Guidance Center walks alongside Twin Cities families with hands-on care built around your child’s pace, not a generic checklist.
1:1 Individualized Support
Personalized plans, not one-size-fits-all programs
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Counties We Serve
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Specialized Care Programs
1:1
Individualized Treatment Plans
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Family-Centered Approach
About Guidance Center
Local guidance families can lean on, every step of the way
Guidance Center was built to give children with developmental and behavioral needs a clear path forward, and their families a partner they can count on. Our clinical team works in-center and, when it helps, alongside families at home, so the progress made in a session carries into everyday life.
Our Programs
Care built around every stage of your child’s growth
From first assessment to school readiness, each program meets your child exactly where they are.
CMDE Assessments
Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations that identify each child’s unique needs and shape a personalized plan of care.
Individual Treatment Programs
Personalized treatment plans shaped around your child’s goals, pace, and the way they learn best.
ABA Therapy
One-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis that builds communication, social, and everyday living skills through positive reinforcement.
Family Care Giving
Hands-on coaching and in-home support that equips parents and caregivers to carry progress into daily life.
Speech Therapy
Focused sessions that strengthen language, communication, and social interaction skills.
Occupational Therapy
Play-based therapy that builds fine motor skills, sensory processing, and everyday independence.
Coordinated Care Conferences
Regular meetings with families, schools, and providers to keep every part of your child’s care working together.
School Readiness
Preparing children with the routines, social confidence, and skills for a smooth start at school.
Service Area
Supporting families across six counties in the Twin Cities metro
Guidance Center provides in-center care, with in-home and telehealth support available where it helps most.
Anoka County
In-center & in-home care
Hennepin County
In-center & in-home care
Ramsey County
In-center & in-home care
Washington County
In-center & in-home care
Scott County
In-center & in-home care
Dakota County
In-center & in-home care
How We Work
A clear path from first visit to lasting progress
Every family’s journey looks different. Here is how we help shape yours.
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Assess
We start with your child’s CMDE. If one is already on file, we move straight to building the treatment plan; a new assessment is completed only when it’s needed.
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Plan
Our clinical team designs an Individual Treatment Program centered on your child’s specific goals.
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Support
Therapists deliver hands-on sessions while families receive coaching to continue progress at home.
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Coordinate
Ongoing care conferences keep families, schools, and providers moving in the same direction.
Families Trust Guidance Center
Real stories from the families we walk alongside
Our son barely used words when we started. Within months of ABA therapy, he was asking for what he needed on his own. Watching him find his voice has been the best part of our year.
Parent of a Guidance Center Client
The team built a plan around our daughter, not a generic checklist. Every session felt like it was truly about her, and we could see that in how quickly she opened up.
Parent of a Guidance Center Client
Between the therapists, the school, and us, everyone was finally on the same page. That coordination made all the difference in how fast our routine at home settled down.
Guidance Center Family
Ready to take the next guided step for your child?
Reach out to schedule an appointment, ask about our programs, or confirm we serve your area. Our team is ready to help.