Ashley Farester is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with six years of nursing experience across diverse and high-acuity healthcare settings. Her clinical background includes working in the Critical Medical Care Unit at a Level I trauma center, providing care within the correctional system, and supporting children and adolescents at an acute pediatric psychiatric hospital.
These experiences have shaped her compassionate, patient-centered approach to mental health care. She understands that every person’s story is unique and strives to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered. She is committed to partnering with individuals and families to develop personalized treatment plans that promote emotional wellness and improve quality of life.
Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capella University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University in 2026. She is board certified and dedicated to providing thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children and two cats. She also loves reading, watching movies, tropical destinations and growing tropical plants.