The Center for Child Development

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.