Meet our provider

Founder/CEO

At Ruth Ann Center for Health & Wellness, you’ll be cared for by Dr. Danielle Babbington, a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University, dual board certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and advanced training in somatic trauma therapy. Dr. Babbington brings a trauma-informed, holistic approach to every visit. Her clinical experience spans community health, psychiatry, and primary care. She created Ruth Ann Center for Health & Wellness to honor her grandmothers, both nurses, and to provide compassionate, culturally grounded care to individuals and communities who are often overlooked in traditional healthcare systems.

Whether you’re seeking mental health support, wellness education, or whole-person care, she meets you with respect, warmth, and expertise. With every interaction, Dr. Babbington’s mission is clear: to offer care that heals, empowers, and makes space for your full story.