
Dover, DE Therapy, Psychiatry & Counseling
Mental Health Counseling • Dover, DE
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About
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dover is a mental health clinic located at 1326 S Governors Ave in Dover, Delaware, offering therapy, counseling, psychiatry, and medication management. The clinic provides in-person and online services including teen counseling, family therapy, couples counseling, and specialized treatment for anxiety, addiction, anger management, and other mental health concerns. All therapists, counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners are licensed or in the process of licensure, and the clinic accepts most major insurance plans.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Insurance info mentioned: 360+ insurance plans accepted; self-pay options available; co-pays often $0–$50 per session with insurance; costs vary by state; pricing page has current self-pay costs.
Self-pay, Insurance, Insurance (most major plans), Co-pay
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Pricing
Current Offers
Not specified on page
FAQs
Are Thriveworks therapists licensed?
Yes, all therapists, counselors, and psychiatric nurse practitioners are licensed or in the process of licensure.
How Do I Find the Right Therapist near me?
To find the right therapist or therapeutic approach at Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dover, browse our provider profiles, or contact your local office at(855) 791-3363 to discuss your needs and preferences with our helpful support team.
How Much Does Therapy Cost?
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Where Is Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dover Located?
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dover is located off Governors Ave, near the intersection of Fiddlers Green. We currently share a building with The Sharma Law Firm and Breaking Barriers. There’s parking available on the south and west sides of the building.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists: 4.4 - 4.5/5 (~69-70 reviews)
- Dr. David Kalkstein, MD (Healthgrades): 2.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Dr. David Nixon, MD (Healthgrades): 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Dover: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- OnPoint Therapy Services & Wellness: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Wholehearted Healing Studio: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- A Center for Mental Wellness: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, empathetic, and attentive individual therapists and staff members reported by some clients
- Helpful, professional, and knowledgeable care noted in positive experiences
- Convenience of telehealth appointments and responsive reminder systems mentioned for certain providers
- Specific mention of progress in treatment and feeling supported by dedicated providers
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff and long wait times for appointments or phone responses
- Concerns regarding patient safety, facility atmosphere, and behavior of other patients in inpatient settings
- Reports of feeling dismissed, rushed, or ignored during consultations with specific providers
- Complaints about billing and insurance communication issues
- Negative experiences with medication management and communication for refills
"i love my provider that i see, but i only come here because she had to transfer offices. it is IMPOSSIBLE to get someone over the phone, and it always ends up with me waiting to reach someone for 45 mins - 1 hr"
- Patient review, LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists"He does NOT support his patients if you have a problem... I am 3 wks without medication that was his job to properly refill. My guess is he has taken on way too many patients and the money is too alluring"
- Patient review, Dr. David Kalkstein, MD"This place is run like a prison. If you want your loved one's spirit broke, this is the place... They dont care about you, but they do care about their cellphones."
- Patient/Family reviews, Dover Behavioral Health SystemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nicholas A. Brush - Clinical Social Worker in Dover, DE - May 14, 2026
- Debrah K. Hagen - Clinical Social Worker in Dover, DE - May 14, 2026
- Kaleishia R. Hoskins - Clinical Social Worker in Newark, DE - May 14, 2026
- Vonda Rivers - Dover Counseling Services, Inc. - Jan 9, 2026
- Online OCD Therapy Delaware | OCD Therapist in Delaware | Theresa Schaffer - Oct 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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