Trauma-Informed Psychological Care

Your Path To Healing Begins Here

Center for Balanced Living offers therapy, psychological evaluations, consultation, supervision, and educational services grounded in trauma-informed, research-based care. We support children, adolescents, adults, families, and professionals.

The Center for Balanced Living tree, formed from many colored leaves

One Practice, Three Paths

Choose Your Path

Center for Balanced Living brings together clinical care, professional education, and writing, each with its own focus.

A calm, welcoming clinical space

For Clients

CFBL Clinical Services

Therapy, psychological evaluation, groups, and workshops for children, teens, adults, and families.

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Clinicians in a training session

For Professionals

CFBL Institute

Continuing education, clinical supervision, and consultation for licensed professionals.

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Reading & Essays

CFBL Writing (MUSA)

Essays and books on psychology, relationships, the moment, and the fragility of being human.

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Our Approach To Care

Our approach to care is relational, clinically grounded, and informed by a holistic understanding of development. We integrate evidence-based practice with thoughtful conceptualization to support healing, diagnostic clarity, and sustainable growth.

Areas of Focus

Specialized Support for the Whole Person

Trauma & PTSD

Attuned, nervous-system-aware care for trauma and its lasting effects.

Assessment & Diagnosis

ADHD, autism, and diagnostic clarification for children, teens, and adults.

Children, Teens & Adults

Developmentally informed support across the lifespan and for families.

Anxiety, Mood & Life Change

Evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, grief, and transitions.

Dr. Angela (Niki) Serravalle

Meet the Practice

Led by an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist

“My approach to care begins with the understanding that each person is unique. Treatment should be thoughtful, responsive, and grounded in both clinical depth and the needs of the individual.”

Angela (Niki) Serravalle, PsyD, LPCMH, NCC

What Happens Next

A Clear, Unhurried First Step

We make the path from first contact to care simple and transparent.

1

Reach Out

Call (302) 608-3780 or send a message. We respond within 24-48 hours.

2

Talk With Us

A first conversation to understand your goals and determine fit.

3

Make a Plan

Together we outline a thoughtful, individualized path forward.

4

Begin Care

Therapy, evaluation, or consultation, at a pace that respects you.

Our Philosophy of Care

Healing happens in relationship

We pair evidence-based care with warmth, attunement, and a holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit.

Center for Balanced Living

Serving the MOT Area and Delaware

Center for Balanced Living provides trauma-informed therapy and psychological evaluation to Middletown, Townsend, Odessa, and the greater MOT area, with clients across New Castle County and Delaware including Wilmington, Newark, and Dover.

From the Blog

Make It Make Sense

Grounded, research-informed writing on therapy, evaluation, and the cultural moment.

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Letters From the Practice

From Our Newsletter

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May Intention at CFBL

May at Center for Balanced Living As we move into May, we are excited to share several updates happening at Center for Balanced Living. This month brings new opportunities for support, connection, creativity, learning, and grounding. We continue to expand...

Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers about scheduling, insurance, evaluations, and finding the right fit.

Call us at (302) 608-3780 or use our contact form. We typically respond within 24-48 hours to find a time that works.

We can review insurance, out-of-network benefits, and self-pay options with you before scheduling.

Evaluations begin with careful listening and history, followed by standardized assessment and a clear written summary with recommendations and next steps.

Fit matters. Our first conversation is a chance to understand your goals and determine whether our services are right for you, or to offer a referral if another setting would serve you better.

Take the Next Step

Start the Conversation

Whether you are seeking therapy, an evaluation, consultation, or training, we are here to help you take a clear next step.

This is not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call 988 or 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.