Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, MEd, APRN, PMHNPBC
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My mission is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take the next steps toward healing. I understand that seeking help can be one of the hardest...and...bravest decisions you will ever make. I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with advanced doctoral training in both Integrative Health and Holistic Medicine. My goal is to not only help relieve symptoms but also to support long-term healing, resilience, and overall quality of life by addressing the mind, body, and spirit in every patient I serve.
I believe every person has a story worth telling and a future worth building. Together, we will work to understand the root of your struggles, develop practical tools for coping, and build a plan that supports your unique goals.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I will walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and evidence-based care. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling more understood, more capable, and more hopeful than when you arrived.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry now - (864) 734-5691
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna Medicare
- First Health
- Healthy Connections
- Humana
- Humana Dual Medicare and Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross
- Independence Blue Cross Penn
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Surest
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, MEd, APRN, PMHNPBC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (864) 734-5691
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: South Carolina / 30510 Ashley Moorhead Nelson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Ashley Moorhead Nelson
Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, MEd, APRN, PMHNPBC
Email us or call with questions - (864) 734-5691
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- First Responders
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, MEd, APRN, PMHNPBC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (864) 734-5691
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Forensic Psychology
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, MEd, APRN, PMHNPBC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (864) 734-5691
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Dr. Ashley Nelson- Mindful Essence Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN, MEd, APRN, PMHNPBC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (864) 734-5691