Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Newark, DE

I have over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy across a wide range of settings, including acute and non-acute mental health, residential treatment, and outpatient care. Throughout my career, I've worked with adults, adolescents, individuals, and couples facing everything from everyday life stressors to more complex emotional and psychological challenges.

While I work with a broad range of concerns, I have particular interests in relationship counseling using the Gottman Method, chronic pain utilizing Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), addiction, borderline personality disorder using DBT, and anxiety-related disorders. I also frequently help clients navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties, parenting, work stress, panic, and general emotional well-being.

One thing that deeply shapes my work is a genuine curiosity about the human condition. I believe every person's story makes sense when we take the time to understand it. Rather than viewing people through the lens of a diagnosis alone, I strive to understand the experiences, relationships, beliefs, and circumstances that have shaped who they are. I see therapy as a collaborative process of exploration, insight, and meaningful change.

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Deddeh Yahntown is a distinguished board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with advanced training from Wilkes University. She exemplifies a commitment to delivering comprehensive, compassionate, empathetic, and evidence-based mental health care to her patients.

Educational Background

Deddeh Yahntown's training at Wilkes University has equipped her with a strong foundation in psychiatric mental health practice. Her academic expertise is complemented by a passion for making a meaningful impact on patients' lives through tailored and informed care.

Professional Experience

With extensive experience as a psychiatric mental health registered nurse, Deddeh has worked in diverse and challenging environments. Her background spans acute psychiatric and mental health care as well as substance use disorder detoxification and rehabilitation settings. These roles have honed her ability to address complex patient needs, manage crises, and foster recovery in varied clinical contexts.

I believe that healing happens best in a space that feels both professional and human. With over a decade of experience supporting vulnerable children, families, and adults, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people navigate their most challenging seasons—specializing in substance use recovery and child and adolescent mental health.

My background is rooted in a BA in Psychology from the University of Delaware and an MSW from West Chester University. While my training prepared me to navigate complex medical and educational systems like school IEP/504 meetings, disciplinary boards, hospital teams, and the foster care system, my real-world experience has taught me that every individual and family needs a unique, compassionate approach.

I’m a firm believer that the world needs more laughter, and that therapy doesn't always have to feel heavy. When I’m not in the office, I’m usually painting or glued to a good book. I believe that therapy, much like art, is a process of creation and discovery, and I’d be honored to walk that path with you.

Hello and welcome! I specialize in serving individuals and couples over the age of 18 both working toward and living in recovery from a variety of life events, which may include addiction for the individual/partner/or client's child, socioemotional intelligence as an only child, grief/loss, justice-involved and/or incarceration, changes in confidence or creativity, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), relationship phases and shifts, or workplace stressors.

Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

I focus mostly on behavior change. That might be a change from how you think about yourself, relationships, work, or something else. I can help you explore that. My role is to support you in believing that change is possible.

I also work in an open-ended environment. There is no contract or set number of sessions. Therapy should be flexible, and everyone's frequency is different. Most people notice growth within 10 sessions.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, negative thoughts, unhealthy relationships or the inability to say NO! Are you tired of feeling like nothing will change or your stuck in life because you don't know what to do to make it better? I focus on adults using CBT, REBT, Person Centered and Motivational interviewing to assist clients in learning more about themselves and their perspective on life. I have experience working with many different mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, marital/relationship issues and career struggles to name a few.

If you're looking for a space where you can truly be yourself, you've come to the right place. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I work alongside individuals from young adulthood through the golden years — meeting you exactly where you are. I believe deeply in your capacity to grow, heal, and thrive. My approach is grounded in humanistic principles, honoring your unique background, culture, and lived experience. Together, we'll explore what empowerment and self-efficacy look like for you — not as isolated goals, but as part of the rich web of relationships and community that shape who you are. I take a whole-person perspective, caring for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being as one connected whole. This is a collaborative, affirming space where you will always feel heard, respected, and valued.