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Syracuse, NY

Our providers are compassionate healthcare professionals who own and operate their own practices. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, our providers focus entirely on meeting the needs of their patients while the DEW handles all their business operations

Stephanie Hughes (Mancini), PMHNP-BC

Stephanie Hughes is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 12 years experience. Her experience includes both inpatient and outpatient settings. Stephanie graduated in 2007 from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing where she obtained her Associates of Applied Science in Nursing degree. She then continued her education and graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2013 with her Masters in Nursing degree. Stephanie specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of several psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Julie Middleton, PMHNP-BC

Julie Middleton is an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the psychiatric field. Her experience includes psychiatric inpatient, outpatient and emergency (CPEP) settings. Ms. Middleton obtained her Associate’s of Applied Science in Nursing in 2004 from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in Syracuse, where she is currently employed as a full- time faculty member teaching psychiatric theory and clinical. She went on to obtain her Master’s of Science in Nursing from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse in 2013. In addition to her nursing degrees, she also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from SUNY Fredonia (1993) and a Master’s of Science Degree in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University (1997). Ms. Middleton specializes in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adults with a variety of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia.

Kourtney Darrow, PMHNP-BC

Kourtney Darrow is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management to enhance mental health. She is dedicated to assisting individuals in finding appropriate medication regimens tailored to their unique needs. Kourtney collaborates closely with patients to develop treatment plans that instill comfort and confidence, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met.

She offers diagnostic evaluations and medication-based interventions aimed at stabilizing or improving mental health. Kourtney works with individuals experiencing a variety of DSM-5 diagnoses, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar I/II Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and others. Additionally, she provides comprehensive neurocognitive testing.

Recognizing the challenges many face during these times, Kourtney encourages those struggling to seek an evaluation. She is currently accepting new clients via telehealth and looks forward to working collaboratively toward improved mental health.

DIRECTIONS – Dynamic Emotional Wellness is conveniently located just minutes from Shoppingtown Mall in East Syracuse. We are located off Butternut Drive in Heritage Landing next to the Dewitt Town Hall. Conveniently located for anyone in Dewitt, Fayetteville, Manlius, Jamesville & East Syracuse/Minoa.

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