Healing Haven Behavioral Health and Autism Therapy Services
Founder led and family owned therapy: ABA, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Assessments & Counseling in Madison Heights, Farmington Hills and Clinton Township.
Providing Behavioral Health & Therapy Services for Families of Children with Special Needs. We provide one service location for families seeking out therapies for their child diagnosed with autism or other developmental needs. Our expert team provides ABA Therapy, Speech and Occupational therapies on our one-of-a-kind therapy campus in Madison Heights for ages 2 up to young adult and in our Farmington Hills clinic for children up to age 8. We also provide autism testing and evaluation services for parents searching for answers on their child's development. The foundation of Healing Haven started with stress management for parents who have a child diagnosed with autism or other special needs. Our services grew over time to meet the demand for families in search of help for their children. But we remain committed to providing counseling and stress management for parents, as well as behavioral counseling for children and teens who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, socialization and navigating their world.
02/06/2026
Occupational therapy is an important part of our holistic approach at Healing Haven. Whether provided alongside ABA therapy or as a standalone service, OT helps children with special needs build independence, confidence, and meaningful life skills.
Our OT team continues to grow with compassionate, highly motivated professionals dedicated to making a difference.
Meet our team and learn how our play-based, collaborative occupational therapy supports children, teens, and young adults through the blog post linked in the comments.
02/06/2026
Our Speech Team is Growing!
If you're a Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of kids, teens, and young adults with autism, we encourage you to apply to join our multidisciplinary team across three metro Detroit locations.
Our SLPs provide personalized, meaningful therapy that meets each individual where they are and helps them build communication skills they can carry into everyday life.
A current SLP shared: “I love being a speech therapist at Healing Haven because I enjoy working with clients to help improve their ability to communicate. Working here has deepened my understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practices, natural language acquisition, and play-based therapy within the field of speech-language pathology.”
Ready to grow your career in a supportive, values-driven environment? Learn more and apply today through our Careers page - linked in the comments!
02/05/2026
Looking for supportive, high quality therapy services for your young child in Farmington Hills? We have immediate openings for ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy for children up to 8 years old!
Our Farmington Hills clinic offers a bright, welcoming environment with floor to ceiling windows and a thoughtfully designed mock school setting that helps children build classroom readiness and real world skills. Every space is designed to support learning, growth, and skill development.
Our compassionate, interdisciplinary team partners closely with families to provide individualized, play-based care that supports meaningful progress.
Contact us today using the link in the comments to learn more and schedule a consultation with our Founder, who has worked with individuals with autism for more than 30 years!
02/04/2026
On Friday, our Life Skills team hosted two rounds of their monthly Cafe & Marketplace event, this time in a new location and featuring different clients in each session.
During this event, teen and young adult clients have the opportunity to create and “sell” handcrafted items to staff members and parents, building real-world skills they can carry with them far beyond the clinic.
January’s Cafe & Marketplace included handmade soap bars, pen and badge holder sets, wintry bookmarks and wreaths, plus always-fresh popcorn.
We are incredibly grateful to our Life Skills clinic leaders for all their work organizing and hosting such meaningful and fun events each month. We’ll see you at the next Cafe & Marketplace!
02/03/2026
Love isn’t always expressed in ways we expect, but it is always present. For many individuals on the autism spectrum, love is shared through unique and deeply meaningful moments that deserve to be seen and understood.
As we step into the "Month of Love", we’re sharing a blog post that explores how to recognize, nurture, and celebrate loving relationships with children and individuals with autism.
Developing relationships when you have autism is just as important as it is for those who don’t. Learn how to connect with your child.
02/02/2026
It’s always a great day when The Cappuccino Man stops by our Madison Heights campus! 🍵😍✨
We also enjoyed a lovely breakfast buffet catered by our Human Resources team at our Farmington Hills and Clinton Township clinics. 🥯🍊🍓🍪☕️
Huge thanks to our amazing HR team and the wonderful folks at Cappuccino Man: Coffee Catering for making these sweet team-appreciation treats happen—it was the perfect way to kick off our week and month!
02/02/2026
When attention rests in the present, the mind softens, the body steadies, and moving forward feels lighter.
At Healing Haven, mindfulness is not only a key part of our Counseling and Stress Management services for families navigating special needs diagnoses, it is also a practice we prioritize with our team and our clients every day.
Let this be your inspiration to embrace mindfulness this week - your nervous system will thank you.
02/02/2026
UPDATE: So grateful this boy was found!!
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Helping to spread the word for our Madison Heights community to be on the lookout for this missing boy. We hope he is found soon!
***UPDATE as of 11:52 p.m.
Johnathan has been found safe. Thank you to everyone for their help in searching for him today.
Johnathan was seen on a ring doorbell walking west on Jenifer towards Park CT. Please check your cameras and if you see anything that would help locate Johnathan, please call 911. We appreciate any and all help.
Currently law enforcement has a very organzied search for Johnathan. We have K-9's out in the neighborhood. If you would like to assist, please stay in your vehicles and drive with your hazard lights on so the K9's can thoroughly track scents. If you see anything, please call 911 immediately.
We requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing child, Johnathan Skattebo. Please check your cameras and be on the lookout.
Description:
White 6-yr old male
Approximately 4 Feet tall, 65 lbs
Brown hair, grayish-blue eyes
Last seen:
Around 3:30 PM
Near the 28000 block of Hales Street
Clothing:
Blue and black winter coat
Matching blue and black boots
If you have any information, please contact the Madison Heights Police Department immediately at 248-585-2100.
Thank you for your assistance.
01/30/2026
"Taking care of ourselves is a gift to our child.” Our founder, Jamie McGillivary, shared this powerful reminder in a new article featured on Metro Parent.
Check it out today to learn more about the importance of managing the stress that comes with parenting, especially for parents of children with autism. You’ll also discover practical strategies that may help lower your stress, and how our Counseling and Stress Management services support families impacted by a special needs diagnosis: https://www.metroparent.com/sponsored-content/autism-parent-stress-relief-metro-detroit/
Healing Haven helps parents of children with autism manage stress and find joy through practical support and expert guidance.
01/29/2026
If you are looking for answers about your child’s development, our evaluation team is here to help.
We provide developmental testing and autism evaluations in a calm, supportive setting where families feel heard and informed throughout the entire process. And you don't have to wait months or years to get answers. Our experienced team takes time to listen, observe, and clearly explain results so you can confidently take the best next steps for your child.
Openings are available now. Learn more and get started with the evaluation process through the link in the comments.
01/28/2026
We’re Hiring BCBAs at our Madison Heights Campus!
Looking for a BCBA role where collaboration, growth, and impact truly matter? Our Madison Heights Autism Therapy Campus offers a unique opportunity to work in a setting designed to support clinicians and clients at every stage.
Our expansive campus includes four specialized clinics, each intentionally designed for different age groups and developmental needs. We serve clients from 2 years old through young adulthood, allowing BCBAs to build meaningful, long-term clinical experiences, while working alongside an interdisciplinary team.
Here, collaboration isn’t just encouraged, but built into everything we do. As one of our BCBAs, Melissa, shares: “Being at Healing Haven feels like being part of a family. The encouragement and support I receive keep me motivated—and nothing compares to the joy of watching my clients grow and thrive. I truly couldn’t imagine being a BCBA anywhere else.”
If you’re passionate about high-quality care, teamwork, and making a lasting difference, we’d love to connect.
> Learn more and apply through our Careers page linked in the comments!
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We are a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence providing ABA Therapy for children with autism and other developmental needs from the ages of 2-16. We serve the entire family through our Parent Training Program, Stress Management and Counseling.
Founded in 2010 by Jamie McGillivary, MS, LLP, BCBA, we are a team of professionals that have dedicated our lives to bettering the lives of families of children with special needs. We specialize in autism, though we are skilled at treating all children that have behavioral issues or deficits in the area of socialization, language and play.
We are “out of the box” thinkers when it comes to our treatment approach that is rooted in ABA therapy. We believe in listening to each family’s unique set of needs, and creating a plan that treats everyone in the family, all while meeting each person where they are at in their journey.
Research very clearly states that early intervention for children with developmental disabilities is a must. When children receive intervention early on, the likelihood of negative behaviors decreases, because appropriate behaviors are taught from the beginning.
Although the premise of early intervention is logical, very little consideration has been given to the concept of early intervention for parental coping skills. When a parent is given the tools to both teach their child and take care of themselves, they maximize their child’s outcome, while maintaining the cohesiveness within their family.
