You deserve to feel
like yourself again.
Compassionate, board-certified psychiatric care — delivered by a provider who has spent 30 years earning the trust of every patient she's ever served.
Care That Goes Deeper Than a Prescription
We believe that true healing requires understanding the whole person — not just the diagnosis on a chart.
30+ Years of Real-World Experience
Victoria's journey from CNA to PMHNP-BC spans nursing homes, prisons, crisis units, and psychosis wards — bringing rare clinical depth to every appointment.
Same-Day & Late Evening Appointments
We work around your life — including evenings up to midnight. Mental health care shouldn't require you to sacrifice your schedule.
No Referral Required
Access expert psychiatric care directly and without delay. You shouldn't have to jump through bureaucratic hoops to get the help you need.
Holistic Root-Cause Approach
Before reaching for a prescription pad, Victoria investigates vitamins, hormones, sleep, social stressors, and lifestyle factors — treating causes, not just symptoms.
Stella Award — Patient-Voted Compassion
Recognized by patients themselves for exceptional warmth and dedication. Because in mental health, the relationship is the medicine.
Telehealth & In-Person, Your Choice
Whether you prefer the privacy of your own home or the connection of an in-person visit — both are available, both deliver the same quality of care.
Meet Victoria Nelson-Laryea, PMHNP-BC
Victoria's story begins in 1994 — not in a university lecture hall, but at the bedside as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Over the next 30 years, she worked through nursing homes, correctional facilities, HIV counseling centers, crisis units, and psychosis wards. She didn't just learn psychiatry from textbooks. She lived it, patient by patient, in the most demanding settings imaginable.
That journey is the foundation of Victory Village. Every patient Victoria sees benefits from 30 years of real-world wisdom — the kind that can't be taught, only earned. Her philosophy is simple: hear the whole story, treat the whole person, and celebrate every victory, no matter how small.
- PMHNP-BC Board Certified
- Stella Award — Patient-Voted Compassion
- Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association Member
- Black Nurses Rock Delaware
- Licensed in Delaware & Maryland
How We Can Help You
Every service is delivered with 30 years of clinical depth, genuine warmth, and an unwavering commitment to your wellbeing.
Depression Treatment
More than sadness — depression has root causes worth finding. We investigate hormones, vitamins, sleep, and life circumstances before prescribing, for outcomes that last.
Anxiety Treatment
From generalized anxiety to panic disorder and social anxiety — personalized care that helps you break the cycle of worry and reclaim calm in your daily life.
Initial Psychiatry Evaluation
A thorough 60–90 minute intake that covers your complete story — because getting the first appointment right is what makes everything that follows more effective.
Medication Management
Start low, go slow — careful prescribing, close monitoring, and honest conversations about every medication. Your safety and understanding come first, always.
Telehealth Services
The same quality care from the comfort of your home. HIPAA-compliant video appointments available throughout Delaware and Maryland — on your schedule.
Conditions We Treat
Whatever you're navigating, you don't have to navigate it alone. Specialized care for the full spectrum of mental health challenges.
Depression
More than sadness — depression affects every aspect of life. We treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, to create lasting change.
Anxiety Disorder
Persistent worry that disrupts your peace. Evidence-based care helps you understand, manage, and reclaim calm from anxiety's grip.
Bipolar Disorder
Managing mood episodes with a carefully tailored treatment plan that promotes stability, clarity, and quality of life.
PTSD
Trauma-informed care that meets you where you are — compassionate, safe, and built around your healing at your pace.
ADHD
A comprehensive evaluation and personalized plan that can be genuinely life-changing for adults who've struggled without answers.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Expert, compassionate care with a focus on stability, safety, and meaningful quality of life — in partnership with you and your family.
Your Insurance Likely Covers Your Care
We accept 12+ major insurance plans so you can focus entirely on your healing — not the paperwork.
A Place Where You Are Truly Heard
Victory Village was born from a simple but powerful conviction: every person deserves psychiatric care that sees them as a whole human being, not a set of symptoms to be managed. Victoria founded this practice after decades of watching patients receive fragmented, rushed, impersonal care — and deciding to offer something completely different.
Our hybrid model — combining secure telehealth and in-person appointments in Dover, Delaware — means you can receive world-class psychiatric care wherever you are, on your timeline. Licensed in Delaware and Maryland, we serve patients across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Every milestone matters here. Every victory — however small — is worth celebrating. That's not a marketing phrase. It's the philosophy that shapes every appointment, every follow-up, every conversation.
"We Treat You Like Family"
At Victory Village, mental health care isn't transactional — it's relational. Victoria takes time to understand your full story, investigate root causes, and craft a plan that's truly yours. She won't rush you. She won't dismiss you. She will be present for you.
Serving Delaware & Maryland
Hybrid: Telehealth + In-Person
1041 N Dupont Hwy #1682, Dover, DE 19901
Voices From Our Community
Real words from real people whose lives have been changed by compassionate, unhurried psychiatric care.
I had seen three different providers before coming to Victory Village. For the first time, someone actually sat down and listened to my full story. They didn't just hand me a prescription — they helped me understand why I was struggling. My life is genuinely different now.
Getting a same-day appointment when I was at my worst was something I didn't think was possible. The care was thorough, compassionate, and completely changed my outlook. I can't recommend this practice enough to anyone who's been struggling.
The telehealth option was a lifesaver for me. I attend appointments from home, which removes so much anxiety. Victoria is incredibly knowledgeable, and I always feel like a person — not a number. Best mental health experience I've ever had.
I was nervous about seeking help for the first time. Victoria made me feel completely at ease from the very first moment. She explained everything clearly, answered every question, and built a treatment plan I actually understood and believed in.
Mental Health Insights & Resources
Expert articles written to educate, normalize, and empower — from a provider who has seen mental health in all its complexity.
Understanding Depression: Root Causes Beyond Pills
Depression is not simply a chemical imbalance. Discover the real factors our holistic approach investigates first — from vitamins to life circumstances.
Anxiety Management: Coping Skills That Actually Work
Beyond breathing exercises — practical, evidence-based coping strategies from a psychiatric nurse practitioner with 30+ years of clinical experience.
Telehealth vs. In-Person: Which Is Right for You?
Both have real advantages. Learn how to choose the format that fits your life, preferences, and mental health goals — there's no wrong answer.
30 Years of Earned Trust
Built on accredited compliance, continuous education, and a genuine commitment to community wellbeing — verified by patients, recognized by peers.
- HIPAA Compliant & Fully Licensed
- American Nurses Association Member
- 30+ Years of Diverse Clinical Experience
- Stella Award — Patient-Voted Compassion
- Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Black Nurses Rock Delaware
Years of Healthcare Excellence
From nursing homes to crisis units, prisons to psychosis wards — Victoria has seen and treated mental health across every setting. That experience is present at every appointment she holds with you.
We're Here When You're Ready
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
Location
1041 N Dupont Hwy #1682
Dover, DE 19901
Phone
(302) 555-0100
info@victoryvillage.com
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am–Midnight
Saturday: 10am–6pm
Same-Day & Evening Available
Licensed In
Delaware & Maryland
Telehealth Available Statewide