Meet Ashley, a member of Horizon’s life-saving medical team. Ashley has worked in the medical field for over 10 years and began her Horizon career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2019. Continue reading to learn more about Ashley’s medical career.
What are your main focuses of practice?
In my care, I prioritize a person-centered approach. Viewing each patient as a dynamic individual is crucial to providing well-rounded and comprehensive care.
What other areas of the medical field have you worked in prior to Horizon?
Prior to working with Horizon, I worked as a Psychiatric RN at WNY Children’s Psychiatric Center, an RN at Planned Parenthood, as well as an RN at an overnight YMCA summer camp.
What’s your why? (What makes Horizon special to you? What motivates you to contribute your best every day?)
Though this career can sometimes be tough, it’s worth it when I can help change someone’s life by validating their feelings, challenging stigmas, and helping to empower them. Mental health impacts all of us, not just a select few, so I strive to be the provider I would want if I were receiving care.
What would you tell a patient or family member who may be hesitant to reach out for help? What would you want them to know about our services and treatment?
Embracing struggles and moving through them by learning to cope with stressors in healthier ways can help make every moment worth it. You can be happy despite the struggles. There are so many treatment modalities available, and there are endless opportunities for recovery. There’s no need to give up hope for a good life. You are welcome at Horizon no matter where you come from or what your past looks like.
Learn more about Horizon’s Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Department.
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