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About Ashley
Ashley Harrell is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has worked in healthcare for 13 years in various settings and the last 7 years as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP). Ashley treats patients in the age range of 18-65+ with a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger, insomnia, and trauma. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Francis Marion University and her PMHNP at Johns Hopkins University.
Ashley focuses on holistic care including evidence-based prescribing and non-pharmacological methods to improve mental health conditions of patients. She believes in the "starting low and going slow" method of prescribing that allows patients to develop coping skills to improve their symptom management. Ashley hopes to help patients improve their mental health through compassionate, holistic care.
What clients say
These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.
I really appreciate the amazing people that work for Thriveworks! Ashley is the best psychiatrist I ever had, and Sarah's honestly the best therapist I ever had! Without Sarah and ....
A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Ashley
Get to know Ashley
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I decided to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I saw such a need for mental health treatment in my community.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
That it is okay to ask for help.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I chose to practice at Thriveworks because I liked their mission statement and hope to reach more patients through telehealth.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
A client can expect me to learn about their current situation and background. I will be asking lots of questions to get to know them and to develop a strategy for treatment.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
For their first session I hope to help patients feel comfortable and hopeful. Comfortable sharing what is going on with them and hopeful that they will have symptom improvement through treatment.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
For fun I enjoy spending time with family and friends. During the summer I love spending time at the pool and the beach.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 3 years
- Graduating institute
- Johns Hopkins University
- Graduating degree
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
