Vanessa Richardson, DNP

(she/her)

PMHNP, 8 years of experience
Open-minded
Warm
Authentic
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I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer statewide telehealth services in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Since starting my career in 2005 as a registered nurse, I’ve dedicated myself to helping people of all ages navigate life’s mental health challenges. My passion is providing compassionate, evidence-based care that’s personalized to each individual, supporting them on their journey toward healing, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

At our first visit, I’ll take time to really listen to your story and learn about your history, experiences, and current concerns. This is your space to share what matters most, and together we’ll begin uncovering the best path forward for your care and well-being.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach is all about you. I’ll take the time to truly listen and understand your needs, offering support with compassion and care. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan, whether through medication, lifestyle changes, or wellness strategies, to help you feel your best and reach your goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I provide therapy for children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges. With experience in anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood and personality disorders, and more, I’m here to support your healing, growth, and well-being every step of the way.

I identify as

Serves ages

Children (6 to 12)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Delaware

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

This therapeutic treatment approach emphasizes the client's strength to facilitate positive, goal-directed, and future-focused change.

Compassion Focused

This is an integrative therapeutic strategy to help individuals foster a compassionate self-identity.

Supportive

This is a therapeutic treatment used in conjunction with other treatment modalities to help individuals manage stress, improve their emotional well-being, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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