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Serving Dover, Delaware

Child Therapy in Dover, Delaware

The Center for Child Development brings expert mental health care to Dover families through telehealth, school-based programs, and our main office in Newark.

If you're a parent in Dover looking for a child therapist, you're not alone. In Delaware, 40.3% of children who need mental health care don't receive it, and 22.2% of youth have faced two or more adverse childhood experiences. Finding the right support in Kent County shouldn't be a struggle — and with CCD, it doesn't have to be.

As Delaware's largest school-based mental health provider, CCD has50+ licensed therapists already serving children in Dover schools. Whether your child needs in-school therapy, telehealth sessions, or in-person care at our Newark office, we meet your family where you are.

50+Licensed Therapists
20+Years in Delaware
55 minFrom Dover
2School Districts Served
Trusted by Delaware Families

Why Dover Families Choose CCD

From school hallways to living rooms, we bring compassionate, expert care to the children and families of Dover.

In Dover Schools

Our therapists are already on-site in schools across the Capital and Caesar Rodney school districts, providing therapy where your child learns.

50+ Licensed Therapists

Delaware's largest team of child and teen mental health specialists, with expertise in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, play therapy, and more.

Telehealth for Kent County

Access the same expert care from home. Our secure telehealth platform is a convenient option for families throughout the Dover area.

Insurance Accepted

We accept Aetna, Highmark, Health Options, AmeriHealth, and Delaware Medicaid so quality care is accessible for every family.

20+ Years Serving Delaware

Founded in 2005, CCD has grown into Delaware's most trusted provider of children's mental health services across the state.

Newark Office Access

Our main office in Newark is accessible for in-person appointments, though many Dover families prefer the convenience of telehealth.

Serving Our Community

Serving All of Dover

Our therapists are proud to serve families across the greater Dover area, including the following neighborhoods and school districts.

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Neighborhoods

  • Bicentennial Village
  • Cheswold
  • Downtown Dover
  • Eagle Heights at Dover
  • Highland Acres
  • Kent Acres
  • Little Creek
  • Mayfair
  • Rising Sun-Lebanon
  • Rodney Village
  • Towne Point
  • White Oak Farms

School Districts

  • Capital School District

    Serving families in the greater Dover area

  • Caesar Rodney School District

    Serving families in the southern Dover and Camden-Wyoming area

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about starting therapy for your child in the Dover area.

Ready to Start Therapy for Your Child in Dover?

Our team is here to help your child thrive. Call our office or complete our secure online enrollment form to get started. Most Dover families are matched with a therapist within one to two weeks.