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Behavioral Health Care

ChristianaCare’s Behavioral Health Services offers both the connection to a full-service health system and the personalized care you need for the effective treatment of mental health disorders. Whether you seek psychotherapy to relieve anxiety or need hospital mental health care to cope with a psychiatric crisis, ChristianaCare has the resources to help you.

    Some of the conditions we treat include:

    • Bipolar disorder
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder
    • Relationship and family problems
    • Issues of transition, loss or grief

    ChristianaCare’s experienced team of psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, mental health counselors and board-certified psychiatrists incorporates the latest research and techniques into each patient’s care. Having access to our vast network of medical professionals ensures your underlying medical problems get the attention they deserve.

    Our commitment is to provide you with the full range of mental health services in a caring, patient-centered environment. We offer many kinds of treatments and evaluations, including:

    • Transcranial magnetic stimulation — outpatient therapy for patients suffering from depression and anxiety
    • Individual, group, family and couples therapy — provided in a safe and confidential setting
    • Cognitive behavioral therapy — a type of psychotherapy that helps patients change their thought and behavior patterns
    • Medication management — offered in conjunction with ongoing psychotherapy
    • Psychodynamic techniques and holistic techniques — includes mindfulness and meditation as well as lifestyle development and optimization
    • Dementia tests and treatments — may include brain scans, assessments of memory, problem-solving assessments and more to identify early signs of dementia, including:
      • Alzheimer’s
      • Vascular dementia
      • Lewy body dementia
      • Frontotemporal dementia
      • Mixed dementia and more
    • Psychological evaluations and psychological testing
    • Referrals to specialists
    We offer treatment and therapy for almost any problem related to emotional or mental health.
    Our comprehensive program features a team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and counselors.
    Your team will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that can put you on the path to a substance-free life.
    Adjusting to the birth of your baby can be very challenging. 1 in 5 Women will experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.
    Contact Us

    Don’t wait for help. Get the support and treatment you deserve at ChristianaCare.

    For help with a referral, or to retrieve patient records and schedule an appointment, please call 302-320-2100.

    We offer in-office visits and virtual appointments as well.

    Behavioral Health A-Z Services List

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    Adult Outpatient Psychiatry & Therapy

    ChristianaCare Outpatient Behavioral Health is a team of behavioral-health professionals who offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

    C
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Children at every age can experience unique emotional and psychological challenges that may require professional evaluation and treatment.

    G
    Gender Wellness Program

    Providing gender-affirming behavioral health services to transgender and gender-diverse individuals who are exploring their gender identity or need support.

    H
    Health Psychology

    How you react to your illness may influence how quickly you recover or how well you enjoy life with a chronic condition.

    I
    Inpatient Psychiatry

    ChristianaCare’s Department of Psychiatry offers an acute care program providing intensive diagnostic evaluations and intensive short-term treatment.

    M
    Multidisciplinary Autism Program

    For people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), navigating the world and finding support can be challenging.

    P
    Preventing Suicide

    In many cases, suicide can be prevented. Research suggests that the best way to prevent suicide is to know the risk factors.

    Project Engage

    Project Engage is an early intervention and referral to substance use disorder treatment program.

    Project Recovery

    If addiction has a grip on you or a loved one, you don’t need to fight it on your own.