Leah Tanui, NP — Psychiatrist in Delaware

Hi there, I'm Leah!

My approach to mental healthcare is holistic, using both conventional and complementary therapies with collaborative care in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Every individual is different, so I develop personalized treatment plans based on lifestyle. Self-awareness is paramount.

My focus

I mostly work with patients who have ADHD, GAD, MDD, psychotic illnesses, mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD.

My approach

I use Biopsychosocial and Disease/medical/biological models, where mental illness is determined by the relationship between biological, psychological, and social factors. Mental illness is also due to changes in the brain.

My communication style

I am calm and very approachable. I easily establish rapport with patients, and patience is key. I do more listening than talking.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have held many professional positions, from floor nurse to management. I have always been interested in mental health. Seeing an individual go from being mentally unstable to being a stable, full-functioning individual is gratifying.

My goals for you

We collaboratively discuss the problems that need to be addressed, establish attainable goals together, and always have a timeline.

Our first session

Introduction of self, reinforce privacy and confidentiality. An in-depth/comprehensive history taking, including both mental and physical history. We will discuss medications if needed, psychotherapy if needed, referrals if needed, and follow-up appointments. Safety is paramount.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Anger Management

Antisocial Personality

Behavioral Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality

+ 18 more

Types of care

Psychiatry
Medication Management

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 41 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Leah Tanui