Ashley Lester CRNP-PMH
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pronouns: She/Her
Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Lester, CRNP-PMH, is a child and adolescent nurse practitioner at Silver Psychotherapy (she/her). She is a compassionate and understanding healthcare provider. Ashley works with others to help develop opportunities that improve overall quality of life. She listens closely and partners with each client to support their mental health.
Guidance Around Medication Management
Ashley helps guide clients by offering safe medication recommendations. These recommendations can help reduce symptoms. They can also support communication of feelings in psychotherapy. If a client feels unsure about medications, Ashley understands. The topic of medications can sometimes feel uneasy. Because of this, Ashley offers education and answers questions. She sees herself as an advocate for every client.
Specialized Care for Children and Adolescents
Ashley works with children and adolescents. She supports those who struggle with behaviors related to autism. She also works with children and adolescents who have ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.
My Education
Ashley Lester is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She attended University of Maryland University College. There, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ashley later earned a Master of Science at Walden University. She specialized in Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing.
After completing her Master’s degree, Ashley served as a psychiatric registered nurse. She worked at Sheppard Pratt, The University of Maryland Medical Center, and Northwest Hospital. Ashley has several years of experience treating child and adolescent populations. She gained this experience as a Nurse Practitioner at Sheppard Pratt.
In addition to numerous internal trainings, Ashley worked to complete her Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) credential. This training deepened her expertise in supporting children and adolescents with autism.
If you are looking for a child and adolescent nurse practitioner in Maryland, Ashley would be honored to help. To schedule a session with Ashley Lester, child and adolescent nurse practitioner, reach out to Silver Psychotherapy today.
Clients describe Ashley Lester as...
Understanding, Compassionate, and Insightful
