Samantha Danks, PMHNP, Psychiatry in Wilmington, Delaware

Samantha Danks, PMHNP, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Delaware navigate mental health challenges with thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides medication management tailored to each individual’s needs, creating treatment plans that support long-term wellness and improved daily functioning. Samantha works with patients experiencing conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also offering care for a range of additional mental health concerns. A significant focus of Samantha’s practice is supporting young people and families affected by ADHD and childhood behavioral concerns. She understands how difficulties with attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and behavior can impact success at school, relationships, and self-esteem. By partnering closely with patients and caregivers, she develops personalized medication management strategies that help children, adolescents, and teens build confidence and thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. Samantha also has experience working with individuals facing anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and other complex mental health conditions. She serves patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders and incorporates mindfulness-based approaches when appropriate to help individuals strengthen coping skills, increase self-awareness, and support overall emotional well-being. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect, and open communication so patients feel heard and actively involved in their care. Before becoming a psychiatric provider, Samantha built a strong clinical foundation through her nursing experience and advanced training as a nurse practitioner. She remains committed to ongoing learning and delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health treatment. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time outdoors and participating in a variety of outdoor activities, which help her maintain balance and connection to the things that matter most.