Globally, a mental disorder is identified as one main disorder that impends human existence consequently with an increasingly burdensome problem, causing victims many years lived with disability. Though the experience of mental disorder is universal, and the interpretation of the experience, notions of causation, treatment, and preferred source of care, varying from one culture to another. This study examines experiences of traditional medicine utilization among persons living with mental disorders within the community with the lens of phenomenological research design. It involved 13 participants and with the use of a structured interview guide as an instrument for data collection. Data were audio-recorded and thematically analyzed using the four phases of phenomenological explication. Thirteen participants comprised two patients recovering from mental illness, two herbalists, one faith healer, and eight family caregivers to patients. Participants were within the ages of 20-above 50years of age. Eight males and five females participated in the study. Most of the participants had an O-level certificate, were mostly farmers, were Christians, and spoke the local Ukawani language. Results from the study were under three main themes, firstly on the pattern of utilization which revealed that persons living with mental disorders in Obiaruko Community, Delta State reported the use of traditional medicine. Secondly on commonly used traditional medicine which includes herbs, prayers, and spiritual healing/cleanings, and thirdly, on factors influencing use which indicates that decision to use was based on the belief on the perceived effectiveness of traditional medicine. The main cause of mental disorders identified by participants was spiritual, evil spirit, and ancestral involvement. It is recommended that Federal and State Government guidelines and legislature be made for improved and applied utilization of traditional medicine and nurses should actively participate in improving mental health services particularly at a community level.