Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Newark, DE

Where an atmosphere of non-judgement exists, lies comfort for one to explore themselves. Mindfulness-based, CBT best describes my style. I value open-mindedness and also feel it is important to address how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Training and education in Community Mental Health from Wilmington University launched a two decade long mission for me to explore the field of psychology and help others to optimize the quality of their life.

Hi, I’m Jennifer Brown, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for teens and adults, helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and life stressors.

I have extensive experience working with complex trauma, attachment issues, family, and spiritually and religiously-based trauma.

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’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should feel a lot more human and a lot less like being talked at for 15 minutes and handed a prescription. My background includes emergency, critical care, and procedural nursing, so I’m naturally curious about the whole picture—not just a diagnosis on a chart.

I especially enjoy working with women dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, PMDD, burnout, and the emotional chaos that can come with perimenopause and other major life transitions. My approach is evidence-based, hormone-informed, collaborative, and very much “you stay in the driver’s seat.”

I’m not interested in throwing medications at symptoms and hoping something sticks. I want to understand what’s going on in your brain, your body, and your actual life so we can build a treatment plan that makes sense for you. Expect questions, education, honesty, a little humor when appropriate, and a provider who genuinely wants you to feel heard instead of dismissed.

I have my Masters in Psychology from New York University and am Nationally Board Certified as a counselor. Currently taking clients in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware.

I have experience with a diverse population of clients, and extensive experience working with emerging adults (18-25), couples, families and adults of all ages and backgrounds. In addition, I also have experience with creative professionals in music/art fields, working with Backline Care.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. I work with adults and seniors and am passionate about helping people better understand their anxiety, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their lives.

My interest in anxiety and OCD is both personal and professional. I have spent more than 10 years studying anxiety and have pursued specialized training in OCD treatment and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Having experienced the impact that effective treatment can have personally, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step toward getting help, and how empowering it can be when you find the right support.