Psychiatrists in Delaware
Fatimah K Boone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Wilmington, DE 19810 (Online Only)
Fatimah Boone is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with adults 18 and older. She specializes in anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and other psychiatric issues and disorders. She brings experience working inpatient units and outpatient clinics. She performs psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric diagnoses, and prescribes and provides medication management as well as person-centered psychotherapy to patients residing in Delaware and New York. Appointments are only on weekday evenings and weekends.
Fatimah Boone is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with adults 18 and older. She specializes in anxiety, insomnia, mood disorders, depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and other psychiatric issues and disorders. She brings experience working inpatient units and outpatient clinics. She performs psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric diagnoses, and prescribes and provides medication management as well as person-centered psychotherapy to patients residing in Delaware and New York. Appointments are only on weekday evenings and weekends.
Chloe Griffith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Castle, DE 19720 (Online Only)
Chloe’s background is in Community Mental Health and she's specialized in a variety of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to anxiety, OCD, depression, panic, and bipolar disorder.
Chloe Griffith is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College and later completed her Master's program at Vanderbilt University in 2017. Chloe aims to support her patients using personalized goals and education, brief cognitive behavioral techniques, and medications. She hopes to create an environment where clients feel empowered, connected, and valued.
Chloe’s background is in Community Mental Health and she's specialized in a variety of psychiatric disorders including but not limited to anxiety, OCD, depression, panic, and bipolar disorder.
Chloe Griffith is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College and later completed her Master's program at Vanderbilt University in 2017. Chloe aims to support her patients using personalized goals and education, brief cognitive behavioral techniques, and medications. She hopes to create an environment where clients feel empowered, connected, and valued.
Solenus LLC - Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, NP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Wilmington, DE 19806
My areas of expertise include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and Schizophrenia.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Solenus Behavioral Health services. Solenus's philosophy of care revolves around the principle that we are unique and have the ability to change our life for the better. Solenus Behavioral Health services' (SBH) focuses is on providing addiction treatment (Buprenorphine, Naltrexone), benzodiazepine detoxification, and medication management to patients dealing with psychiatric conditions.
My areas of expertise include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and Schizophrenia.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Solenus Behavioral Health services. Solenus's philosophy of care revolves around the principle that we are unique and have the ability to change our life for the better. Solenus Behavioral Health services' (SBH) focuses is on providing addiction treatment (Buprenorphine, Naltrexone), benzodiazepine detoxification, and medication management to patients dealing with psychiatric conditions.
Goodwellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, FNP-C, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, DE 19810 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We are currently utilizing a waitlist for new patients. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and counseling. NP Grossman treats children ages 12 and up, teens, and adults suffering from a variety of diagnosis. She treats anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar, school anxiety, death anxiety, ADHD and any mental ailment that is keeping you from living your best life.
We are currently utilizing a waitlist for new patients. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and counseling. NP Grossman treats children ages 12 and up, teens, and adults suffering from a variety of diagnosis. She treats anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar, school anxiety, death anxiety, ADHD and any mental ailment that is keeping you from living your best life.
Pittman Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse, APN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709 (Online Only)
****MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD ASSISTANCE*** I have experience in managing depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, and other mental disorders in adults and adolescents. I specialize in medication management and psychopharmacology. I am a Delaware native with more than 19 years experience in Psychiatric Nursing. I have worked with forensics, geriatrics, substance abuse, and the chronically mentally ill populations in inpatient and outpatient settings in Delaware and Pennsylvania. ** STATE OF DELAWARE MEDICAL MARIJUANA RECOMMENDATION LETTERS FOR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS. (2VISIT MIN). FEES MUST BE PAID OUT OF POCKET.
****MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD ASSISTANCE*** I have experience in managing depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, and other mental disorders in adults and adolescents. I specialize in medication management and psychopharmacology. I am a Delaware native with more than 19 years experience in Psychiatric Nursing. I have worked with forensics, geriatrics, substance abuse, and the chronically mentally ill populations in inpatient and outpatient settings in Delaware and Pennsylvania. ** STATE OF DELAWARE MEDICAL MARIJUANA RECOMMENDATION LETTERS FOR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS. (2VISIT MIN). FEES MUST BE PAID OUT OF POCKET.
Ema M Ndi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, DE 19808
I have great passion and experience in offering unique individualized treatment/management of varying mental health conditions including Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Schizophrenia, Disruptive mood disregulatory disorder, ASD, Insomia and more. I am dual board certified in Family and mental health specialties thus I have great insight in treating the above conditions with excellent knowledge base on how the mental health informs the medical/physical health. I love to not only treat and support my patients but also love to empower and inspire them through out their care.
I have great passion and experience in offering unique individualized treatment/management of varying mental health conditions including Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Schizophrenia, Disruptive mood disregulatory disorder, ASD, Insomia and more. I am dual board certified in Family and mental health specialties thus I have great insight in treating the above conditions with excellent knowledge base on how the mental health informs the medical/physical health. I love to not only treat and support my patients but also love to empower and inspire them through out their care.
Steps 2 Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, DE 19977
Stephanie is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Delaware and certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and a Family Nurse Practitioner from The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) which provides a framework for treatment of the whole person. She is empathic in her treatment approach and a good listener. She is vast in diagnosing and treating ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychotic Disorders.
Stephanie is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of Delaware and certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and a Family Nurse Practitioner from The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) which provides a framework for treatment of the whole person. She is empathic in her treatment approach and a good listener. She is vast in diagnosing and treating ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychotic Disorders.
Malika Abdurakhmanova
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Wilmington, DE 19801 (Online Only)
I am experienced in providing care to clients suffering from many psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, as well as various childhood psychiatric disorders.
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am prepared to provide holistic, patient-centered care for clients needing mental health services and treatments. Through utilization of evidence-based practices, I continuously make efforts to achieve higher levels of clients’ mental wellbeing. Utilizing the integrated approaches to healing and wellness, the holistic healing is achieved when mind, body, and spirit are addressed as a single unit.
I am experienced in providing care to clients suffering from many psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, as well as various childhood psychiatric disorders.
As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am prepared to provide holistic, patient-centered care for clients needing mental health services and treatments. Through utilization of evidence-based practices, I continuously make efforts to achieve higher levels of clients’ mental wellbeing. Utilizing the integrated approaches to healing and wellness, the holistic healing is achieved when mind, body, and spirit are addressed as a single unit.
Yunlay Bridges
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MHA, MSN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Delaware City, DE 19706 (Online Only)
I can also prescribe medications to treat mental health diagnoses, such as ADHD, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia, to name a few.
Each of us will experience life stressors (depression, anxiety, grief and trauma), which are part of the humanistic experience. Working together can allow us to unpack unhealthy behaviors. Therapy can be the pathway to finding the root cause and uncovering triggers to develop positive strategies to maneuver through life’s challenging moments.
I can also prescribe medications to treat mental health diagnoses, such as ADHD, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia, to name a few.
Each of us will experience life stressors (depression, anxiety, grief and trauma), which are part of the humanistic experience. Working together can allow us to unpack unhealthy behaviors. Therapy can be the pathway to finding the root cause and uncovering triggers to develop positive strategies to maneuver through life’s challenging moments.
Dr. Temitope Akinladenu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newark, DE 19702
I serve clients 18 years and older who are experiencing mental health concerns such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.
Welcome! I believe the right for every individual is to receive quality mental health services. I am a nationally board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained to treat all ages. I have a decade of healthcare experience in inpatient, outpatient, PHP, and IOP settings. My passion is to provide comprehensive care that focuses on client needs and empower full participation in their own treatment. I incorporate supportive therapy, use of positive coping skills and medication management (if needed). I believe educating how medications work in the brain is important for clients to know and understand
I serve clients 18 years and older who are experiencing mental health concerns such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.
Welcome! I believe the right for every individual is to receive quality mental health services. I am a nationally board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained to treat all ages. I have a decade of healthcare experience in inpatient, outpatient, PHP, and IOP settings. My passion is to provide comprehensive care that focuses on client needs and empower full participation in their own treatment. I incorporate supportive therapy, use of positive coping skills and medication management (if needed). I believe educating how medications work in the brain is important for clients to know and understand
Circle of Hope Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMH-NP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, DE 19977
Our providers have years of experience in the treatment of Depression, anxiety, Bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, and Chronic care issues like diabetes, HNT.
Making the decision to seek help is always a difficult one due to the stigma associated wit with Mental health disorders. Circle of Hope Services understand this patient dilemma. We provide a holistic environment that treats both body and soul making our clients feel welcomed and accepted. We utilize best possible outcomes that are evidence-based and have proven to work well with most patients. Our professionals have many years of experience working with mental health co-occurring, and dual diagnosis clients. If you have been putting your treatment on hold, now is the time. Our patients are our priority and we are ready to help.
Our providers have years of experience in the treatment of Depression, anxiety, Bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, and Chronic care issues like diabetes, HNT.
Making the decision to seek help is always a difficult one due to the stigma associated wit with Mental health disorders. Circle of Hope Services understand this patient dilemma. We provide a holistic environment that treats both body and soul making our clients feel welcomed and accepted. We utilize best possible outcomes that are evidence-based and have proven to work well with most patients. Our professionals have many years of experience working with mental health co-occurring, and dual diagnosis clients. If you have been putting your treatment on hold, now is the time. Our patients are our priority and we are ready to help.
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Victoria Health and Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, DE 19810
Victoria Health and Wellness LLC specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families with Psychiatry and mental health conditions. And we offer comprehensive services dealing with: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Insomnia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorder, Counseling and Psychotherapy for individuals, Families, adolescents, and young Adults.
Victoria Health and Wellness LLC specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families with Psychiatry and mental health conditions. And we offer comprehensive services dealing with: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Insomnia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorder, Counseling and Psychotherapy for individuals, Families, adolescents, and young Adults.
A Center for Mental Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Dover, DE 19904
Diagnosis, treatment, and medication management; ASD diagnosis and treatment, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and all other mental health disorders within the DSM-5.
When treating patients, i think about the overall person, history, and current situation. We discuss, in depth, an accurate diagnosis and work together as a team for a cohesive treatment plan. Patient has the option of traditional treatments of prescription medication or discussing naturalistic ways to manage your mental health disorder. Keep in mind, that naturalistic ways may not always work for everyone. Every patient is different, and has to be treated as such.
Diagnosis, treatment, and medication management; ASD diagnosis and treatment, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and all other mental health disorders within the DSM-5.
When treating patients, i think about the overall person, history, and current situation. We discuss, in depth, an accurate diagnosis and work together as a team for a cohesive treatment plan. Patient has the option of traditional treatments of prescription medication or discussing naturalistic ways to manage your mental health disorder. Keep in mind, that naturalistic ways may not always work for everyone. Every patient is different, and has to be treated as such.
Caring Minds Medical Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, AGNP-BC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, DE 19808
We are experience in managing depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, and substance abuse. We are proud to provide a high-quality level in both psychiatry and medical care. We are committed to health and wellness to all. Our mission is to provide excellent medical and psychiatric care in a family centered environment. Our philosophy is shared by all our staff, from providers to the front desk. We value the relationships with our families, and enjoy caring for everyone.
We are experience in managing depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, insomnia, and substance abuse. We are proud to provide a high-quality level in both psychiatry and medical care. We are committed to health and wellness to all. Our mission is to provide excellent medical and psychiatric care in a family centered environment. Our philosophy is shared by all our staff, from providers to the front desk. We value the relationships with our families, and enjoy caring for everyone.
Xiaojing Shi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Dr. Xiaojing Shi is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist. She is a dedicated and experienced community outpatient psychiatrist who graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Psychiatry Residency Program, formerly worked as an outpatient psychiatrist and a faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Department of Psychiatry, MetroHealth System in Cleveland. She has working experience in treating depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, ADHD, dementia and many other psychiatric diseases. She provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management and therapeutic services.
Dr. Xiaojing Shi is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist. She is a dedicated and experienced community outpatient psychiatrist who graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Psychiatry Residency Program, formerly worked as an outpatient psychiatrist and a faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Department of Psychiatry, MetroHealth System in Cleveland. She has working experience in treating depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, ADHD, dementia and many other psychiatric diseases. She provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management and therapeutic services.
Initia Nova Delaware- Ketamine Treatment Center
Psychiatrist, DO , MS
Verified Verified
Wilmington, DE 19810
Initia Nova is a comprehensive treatment team using advanced medical solutions to treat common problems, specializing in depression, PTSD, and bipolar depression. Dr. Dougherty and his team utilize ketamine infusions and will be adding ketamine assisted psychotherapy in the near future along with other novel treatment tools to help those who have not found relief from their mental health struggles with standard treatment options.
Initia Nova is a comprehensive treatment team using advanced medical solutions to treat common problems, specializing in depression, PTSD, and bipolar depression. Dr. Dougherty and his team utilize ketamine infusions and will be adding ketamine assisted psychotherapy in the near future along with other novel treatment tools to help those who have not found relief from their mental health struggles with standard treatment options.
Alert Mind Mental Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-BC, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Newark, DE 19711
Marc Exilus is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in psychiatry. Marc has experience working in various settings, including community mental health, IOP/PHP, correctional, and hospital. I have experience working with diverse patient populations. Building the client-provider relationship is essential; I want to understand the client's needs and goals, and together, we can identify the best treatment outcomes. I have a proven record of treating complicated and severe mental disorders, including bipolar, schizophrenia, MDD, Anxiety, PTSD, and addiction.
Marc Exilus is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in psychiatry. Marc has experience working in various settings, including community mental health, IOP/PHP, correctional, and hospital. I have experience working with diverse patient populations. Building the client-provider relationship is essential; I want to understand the client's needs and goals, and together, we can identify the best treatment outcomes. I have a proven record of treating complicated and severe mental disorders, including bipolar, schizophrenia, MDD, Anxiety, PTSD, and addiction.
Edwin Sokalski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Newark, DE 19702
I treat a multitude of psychiatric illness, including, but not limited to ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Binge eating disorder, behavioral disorders of childhood.
I am passionate about providing quality care to my patients. I have experience treating adults, teenagers and children. I work as a team with my patients and their families to improve lives through thoughtful medication management. Working together with my patients we are able to more effectively treat the whole person.
I treat a multitude of psychiatric illness, including, but not limited to ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Binge eating disorder, behavioral disorders of childhood.
I am passionate about providing quality care to my patients. I have experience treating adults, teenagers and children. I work as a team with my patients and their families to improve lives through thoughtful medication management. Working together with my patients we are able to more effectively treat the whole person.
Breaking Barriers, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Dover, DE 19904
Diagnosis and treatment, medication management, ASD treatment, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and all other psychiatric disorders per DSM-5.
My philosophy and the way of treating patients is to let them know from the beginning that I am just another person in the world, just like they are. Nothing makes me invincible to any mental health disorder (anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.) When we start talking about treatment plans and medications are involved versus going all natural treatment (which I have resources to share with others for this as well). Either way, the patient ultimately chooses their treatment plans and goals with me. My slogan for my business and has been for my life for a very long time is this: "No one is PERFECT; however we are ALL perfectly imperfect!"
Diagnosis and treatment, medication management, ASD treatment, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and all other psychiatric disorders per DSM-5.
My philosophy and the way of treating patients is to let them know from the beginning that I am just another person in the world, just like they are. Nothing makes me invincible to any mental health disorder (anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.) When we start talking about treatment plans and medications are involved versus going all natural treatment (which I have resources to share with others for this as well). Either way, the patient ultimately chooses their treatment plans and goals with me. My slogan for my business and has been for my life for a very long time is this: "No one is PERFECT; however we are ALL perfectly imperfect!"
Edel Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, DE 19709 (Online Only)
We provide an integrative approach offering medication management and psychotherapy for conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and more.
Do you feel depressed or stuck? Are you anxious or experience mood swings? Do past traumas affect your quality of life? We provide a safe place for healing. We work collaboratively to address your concerns using a patient-centered, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach. Our clients feel heard, seen, and most report a decrease in symptoms within few weeks. The goal is to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and feel uplifted.
We provide an integrative approach offering medication management and psychotherapy for conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and more.
Do you feel depressed or stuck? Are you anxious or experience mood swings? Do past traumas affect your quality of life? We provide a safe place for healing. We work collaboratively to address your concerns using a patient-centered, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach. Our clients feel heard, seen, and most report a decrease in symptoms within few weeks. The goal is to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and feel uplifted.
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Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.