Meet Our Team
Dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care throughout Delaware.
Kristen Ryan, PMHNP-BC & Brittany Wynne, RN — Balanced Minds Psychiatry
Kristen Ryan
MSN, PMHNP-BC
Founder & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kristen Ryan is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Her clinical background spans critical care nursing, behavioral health, and dual-diagnosis treatment, giving her a broad perspective on how medical conditions, substance use, hormonal changes, and life stress impact mental health.
Kristen earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology and Public Health, with a minor in Spanish, before completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Psychiatry, where she gained advanced training in psychiatric evaluation and psychopharmacology across the lifespan.
At Balanced Minds Psychiatry, Kristen takes a thoughtful and biologically informed approach to care. She looks at how symptoms unfold over time — including the role of hormones, stress, attention patterns, and life transitions — to develop treatment plans that are both precise and practical.
While medication management is central when appropriate, Kristen approaches care with structure and clarity, ensuring treatment decisions are intentional, measured, and aligned with each client's goals.
Kristen approaches care without judgment, recognizing that life transitions, stress load, and biological factors shape mental health in complex ways. Her work centers on thoughtful assessment and carefully structured treatment tailored to each client's current season of life.
Through Balanced Minds Psychiatry, she aims to provide care that restores clarity and balance while honoring the strengths and responsibilities her clients carry in everyday life.
Kristen with her therapy dog — because healing happens in warm, welcoming spaces.
Brittany Wynne is a Registered Nurse with a background in critical care, care coordination, and patient advocacy. She brings strong clinical insight, organization, and compassionate communication to her role as Practice Administrator and Care Coordinator at Balanced Minds Psychiatry.
Brittany supports patients with scheduling, care coordination, documentation, and general practice questions, and is often the first point of contact for individuals seeking care. She understands that reaching out for mental health support — particularly for those who have felt overlooked or underserved — can be challenging.
She is committed to creating a respectful, trauma-informed, and judgment-free experience, ensuring that patients feel supported, informed, and valued from their very first interaction.
In addition to her nursing experience, Brittany has held leadership and community health roles focused on improving access to care and supporting underserved populations. Her work has reinforced her belief that mental health care is most effective when it is evidence-based, wellness-focused, and rooted in understanding the whole person — not just symptoms.
She values accountability, integrity, and continuity of care, and is dedicated to helping the practice function seamlessly so patients can focus on meaningful progress, stability, and long-term well-being.
Brittany Wynne
RN
Practice Administrator & Care Coordinator
A Practice Built on Connection
We believe healing happens in spaces that feel warm, safe, and genuinely human. Our office reflects the care we bring to every patient interaction.
Our Values
Compassionate Care
Every patient receives respectful, individualized attention in a supportive environment free from judgment.
Evidence-Based Practice
Treatment decisions are grounded in the latest psychiatric research and clinical best practices.
Collaborative Approach
We work together with patients to create treatment plans that align with their goals and values.
Begin Your Journey
Take the first step toward emotional wellness and stability.