Hello and welcome to your new safe space! My name is Ashley Nelson, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background that spans psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification. I bring years of experience working in both acute and primary care mental health settings, and I have had the privilege of supporting individuals across the lifespan through some of life’s most challenging moments.

I specialize in helping adults, children, and survivors of trauma—including domestic violence, sexual assault, and other life-altering experiences—navigate their healing journey. My background in emergency medicine allows me to respond with calm, skill, and clarity during crisis situations, while my psychiatric expertise ensures that we also address long-term mental wellness.

What can members expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our work together, we will explore how past patterns, life experiences, and current stressors may be impacting your mental health. Using a compassionate and collaborative approach, I will guide you toward building resilience, developing healthy coping strategies, and creating meaningful, sustainable change in your life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship challenges, my goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths?

You can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where your story matters and your goals are at the center of our work. Together, we can chart a path forward—toward healing, hope, and the life you deserve.

Anxiety Disorders

Withdrawl

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Psych Evals

Life Transitions

Trauma

Grief

My Treatment Methods

My approach is personalized to each individual, drawing from evidence-based practices that best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques for building emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills, and trauma-informed care to ensure a safe and supportive healing environment. For clients struggling with trauma, I can incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) or other trauma-focused interventions when appropriate.

When medication is part of the treatment plan, I combine psychiatric medication management with psychotherapy to create a well-rounded approach to mental wellness. I also integrate mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and holistic strategies such as lifestyle and stress-management techniques to support overall health. My goal is to provide clients with tools they can use both in and outside of sessions, fostering long-term resilience and improved quality of life.