Need mental health support?

You’re in the right place! We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents and adults.

Accessible care backed by science

The Institute for Community Mental Health (ICMH)-Clinic at the University of Delaware provides accessible, evidence-based mental health care for clients of all age ranges in Newark and surrounding communities. Whether you’re seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, inattention and other emotional or behavioral difficulties, our team is here to help.

What we offer

Psychotherapy

We provide evidence-based, compassionate and culturally responsive therapy designed to help people of all ages live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Whether you are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive symptoms or behavioral challenges in children, our team is here to support you with treatments that work.

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Types of therapy offered

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Parent-child interaction therapy
  • Parent management training
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Exposure and response prevention
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
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Psycho-educational evaluation

We provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and psychoeducational assessments that help clients and families better understand strengths, challenges and next steps for support. Our assessments — for children and adults — not only clarify diagnoses but also guide personalized treatment recommendations and educational planning.

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Types of assessments offered

  • Learning disorders
  • Inattention and hyperactivity
  • Behavior and school problems
  • Intellectual assessment—developmental disabilities, giftedness
  • Personality assessment
  • Socio-emotional functioning
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In-person services available for clients in Newark and surrounding areas.

Telehealth services available for Delaware and Pennsylvania residents.

Ready to get started? We are ready to help you.

All services are provided by licensed clinicians or graduate student clinicians under the expert supervision of our licensed clinical faculty – ensuring high-quality, compassionate and research-informed care at an affordable rate.

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302-831-2717

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100 Discovery Boulevard
STAR Tower, 6th floor
Newark, DE 19713

  • The initial intake session is free for all services.
  • The cost of therapy services ranges from $18 to $150 per session.
  • The cost of assessment services ranges from $225 to $1,750 per session.

Payment is due prior to each session. We accept credit cards and online checks.

While we do not bill insurance directly, we provide documentation if you wish to submit a claim. Please note some insurance providers may not reimburse services for clinicians in training.

For questions about fees or payment, call us at 302-831-2717.

Crisis Resources

Numbers to Call/Text in a Mental Health Crisis

For police or medical emergency, please call 911.

For in-person evaluation:

  • If under 18, call: 1-800-969-HELP (4357)

  • If over 18, call 1-800-652-2929 in New Castle County or 1-800-345-6785 in Kent/Sussex Counties

For anonymous conversation:

  • Text: DE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line

  • Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline