Our New York psychiatric providers offer in-person appointments in Syracuse and telehealth appointments for patients throughout New York State. Providers are affiliated with Hughes and Middleton NP in Psychiatry Group PLLC and supported by Dynamic Emotional Wellness, which provides nonclinical management, administrative, marketing, and operational support.
Our providers in Syracuse are currently accepting new patients via in-person and telehealth. Check their availability below and schedule your first appointment.
If you have questions about how to get started, please read our What to Expect page.
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 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 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.
Emily LePage is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience caring for children, adolescents, and young adults across inpatient, outpatient, and integrated behavioral health settings. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from St. John Fisher University and has a passion for helping patients navigate life’s mental health challenges with confidence and compassion.
Emily specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma related disorders, and mood disorders. She takes a trauma informed, collaborative approach to care and incorporates supportive therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment to help patients achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in their mental health.
Kaitlin Mitts is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in the mental health needs of children and adolescents. With a strong clinical background in adolescent psychiatry, outpatient mental health treatment, and pediatric nursing, Kaitlin brings valuable experience and a compassionate, individualized approach to supporting young patients and their families.
Kaitlin has extensive experience working with adolescents experiencing complex psychiatric challenges. Before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she spent several years at SUNY Upstate Medical University in acute inpatient adolescent psychiatry, where she served as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Leader. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in psychiatric assessment, crisis stabilization, and the importance of coordinated care for young individuals navigating challenging mental health conditions.
She has also worked as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in outpatient psychiatry at St. Joseph Healthcare in Syracuse, New York. Her additional experience in pediatric nursing further strengthens her understanding of the unique developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs of children and adolescents.
Kaitlin earned her advanced nursing education through the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and an Associate Degree in Nursing from St. Elizabeth College of Nursing.
Kaitlin understands that mental health challenges during childhood and adolescence can affect not only young patients but their entire families. She values a thoughtful, collaborative approach that recognizes each child’s individual needs, developmental stage, and personal circumstances.
Through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, Kaitlin strives to help children and adolescents feel heard, understood, and supported while working alongside families to promote emotional stability, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Looking for in-person psychiatric care in Syracuse? Our Syracuse location provides patients with convenient access to psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health care with psychiatric providers affiliated with Hughes and Middleton NP in Psychiatry Group PLLC and supported by Dynamic Emotional Wellness.
Telehealth appointments are also available for patients throughout New York State.
Syracuse Office
5856 Heritage Landing Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057
