Brenda Brown, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in Durham, NC | Mindpath Health
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About
With over 20 years working in the field of mental health care, Ms. Brown treats all patients with the dignity and respect they deserve, and meets them wherever they are in their mental health journey. Her focus is on helping patients with assessment and medication management services so they can easily achieve their goals and live their fullest lives. Through her practice, she strives to form a therapeutic relationship with her patients so they feel at ease during appointments and to reassure them that they’re getting her best possible care and attention.
Ms. Brown became interested in working in mental health after serving in the military, where she observed how everyday stressors and adversity can quickly and negatively impact a person’s mental well-being. Outside of work, Ms. Brown is an avid outdoorsperson and loves all aspects of nature. She enjoys kayaking, birdwatching, hiking, camping, biking, and gardening with family and friends.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Adults
- Languages: English
- Location: 4220 Apex Hwy STE 200 Durham, NC 27713
Education & Certifications
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – University of Southern Mississippi
- Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner, Psych/Mental Health – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location & Telehealth Availability
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Sees patients in person in Durham, Forest Creek at:
4220 Apex Hwy STE 200 Durham, NC 27713 - Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in North Carolina
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Women’s mental health
Office Location
What patients are saying
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Brenda Brown, PMHNP-BC, was great. Very professional, experienced, attentive, respectful, and caring.
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Brenda Was very thorough and very professional!!
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Ms. Brown was very knowledgeable, professional and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
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My clinician made a point to get to know me not to just write my prescriptions.
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This was my first time meeting with this clinician. She made sure to explain things to me, and also to answer any questions I had in a way that made me not feel judged.
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Very friendly environment. I was hiping for a cure all medication, but I have to trust her judgment since she is the professional
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Ms. Brown is so knowledgeable and experienced. She’s easy to talk to as well
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Great doctor wonderful service
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I really feel like I can gain some sense of peace, control, and normality. Only one session in and I’m feeling very good about it.
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My visit with my new doctor in MindPath was very good. Thanks to all doctors and staff.
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The session was very welcoming and open. I felt like I was in good hands and that I was heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Brenda Brown is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in Durham, North Carolina. Her profile lists the Durham office location at 4220 Apex Hwy, STE 200, Durham, NC 27713.
Brenda Brown’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Brenda Brown works with adults.
Brenda offers medication management.
Brenda Brown’s office is located at 4220 Apex Hwy, STE 200, Durham, NC 27713.
Brenda Brown’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Brenda Brown top insurers are Aetna, Alignment Medicare, BCBS- Anthem Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, Cigna, ComPsych, Devoted Health, EHN, First Health, Friday Health Plan, Humana, Liberty Medicare, Magellan, MedCost, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, TELUS Health fka BHS – Behavioral Health Systems, Tricare, and UHC (Optum).