
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.
From school hallways to living rooms, we bring compassionate, expert care to the children and families of Dover.
Our therapists are already on-site in schools across the Capital and Caesar Rodney school districts, providing therapy where your child learns.
Delaware's largest team of child and teen mental health specialists, with expertise in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, play therapy, and more.
Access the same expert care from home. Our secure telehealth platform is a convenient option for families throughout the Dover area.
We accept Aetna, Highmark, Health Options, AmeriHealth, and Delaware Medicaid so quality care is accessible for every family.
Founded in 2005, CCD has grown into Delaware's most trusted provider of children's mental health services across the state.
Our main office in Newark is accessible for in-person appointments, though many Dover families prefer the convenience of telehealth.
Every child is different. That's why we offer a full range of evidence-based therapies to meet your family's unique needs.
Our therapists are proud to serve families across the greater Dover area, including the following neighborhoods and school districts.
Get Started TodayCapital School District
Serving families in the greater Dover area
Caesar Rodney School District
Serving families in the southern Dover and Camden-Wyoming area
Find answers to common questions about starting therapy for your child in the Dover area.
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.