Dr. Ashley Jefferson

Hello, my name is Ashley and I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of healthcare experience, including working as an outpatient community psychiatric provider for the last 6 years. I am passionate about working with clients in Washington (ages 16 and up) to build a collaborative therapeutic alliance using a holistic and comprehensive patient-centered approach to improve quality of life, mental health, and overall wellness in a safe, respective, and inclusive environment. I feel it’s important to meet clients where they are and be mindful of how past experiences, current self, and future goals integrate into treatment planning.

Utilizing compassionate evidence-based practice, I work with clients to create individualized and sustainable treatment plans. Treatment modalities include medications, functional psychiatry, lifestyle modifications, health education, and supportive therapy. I support coordinating care and collaborating as a team to improve health outcomes, which may include consults with therapy, primary care, obstetrics, or other specialties. Striving to help clients achieve overall wellness, I feel honored to assist clients on their mental health journey. My approach empowers you to take charge of your own health and wellbeing while making sure you feel supported and heard. I currently specialize in the treatment of mood disorders (including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD and panic), trauma and adjustment disorders, ADHD, and other mental health concerns.

The first appointment with me will be a diagnostic and comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with a collaborative discussion of treatment options that includes your own goals for treatment and personal goals outside of treatment. If you're unsure of goals, I can help you with creating some. I make sure to create a safe space that is collaborative where you feel included in treatment planning. We will discuss your history, current symptoms, social, work, and home life, and other factors that may be contributing to your current state. I take a root-cause approach and focus on improving your overall wellbeing rather than just treating current symptoms.