The Center for Child Development, located in Newark, Delaware, is one of the state’s most trusted providers of child, adolescent, and family mental health care. For over two decades, CCD has offered evidence-based and compassionate therapy designed to meet the unique needs of children and their families. With a team of highly trained therapists, the center provides services both in its Newark office and through secure online therapy options, ensuring that families across Delaware can access care that fits their schedules and circumstances. As the largest provider of school-based mental health services in Delaware, CCD collaborates directly with schools, teachers, and families to deliver meaningful support where children spend much of their time.
In addition to child-focused therapy, CCD extends services to adults and couples, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. The center is known for its specialized therapeutic approaches, including Play Therapy, Trauma Play Therapy™, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which help children and teens process difficult experiences in a supportive, non-threatening environment. By combining individualized care with family guidance and parent coaching, CCD empowers clients to overcome emotional challenges, strengthen resilience, and thrive at home, in school, and in the community. Families across Newark, Wilmington, and throughout Delaware continue to trust The Center for Child Development for comprehensive, compassionate, and effective mental health care.
Mrs. Asher is a great listener. She's comforting and reassuring from the get go. It took me a while to open up as I was skeptical and did proceed with caution (had bad experiences with a couple of therapists in the past). However, she made me feel safe, heard and seen and facilitated this trust relationship we've built overtime. She REALLY cares, focuses on what matters most and remembers little details from previous sessions, in addition to her calming and soothing bedside manner. That alone is a great deal. No judgement or blame. Just comfort, resolution and growth. She won't put words on your mouth. Instead, she gently guides you to find your way to the answers you're looking for and will only emphasize on a subject when you're ready to tackle it. I still have a lot of work to do on myself but I am at ease knowing that she is in my corner and willing to help. I always look forward to our weekly sessions.
