Ashley Womack
Hi, I’m Ashley, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of DUO Mental Health LLC. I specialize in the treatment of women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry services. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for women experiencing anxiety, ADHD, PMDD, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMADs, and postpartum depression & anxiety disorders. With over 10 years in the mental health specialty, I’m intimately aware of the many challenges that may accompany the different stages of womanhood. I’m deeply dedicated to supporting and advocating for my clients to empower them to gain autonomy over their mental health journey. My mission as a psychiatric provider is to deliver safe and integrative mental healthcare interventions aimed at identifying the root causes of various mental health conditions. My priority is for my clients to be seen, heard, respected, and for their mental health journey to be fully understood. I aim to provide safe, supportive, compassionate, and thoughtful care at every stage of the therapeutic journey. To better support my client’s unique mental health needs, we work together as a team to take that initial step to improve their mental well-being! *PLEASE BE ADVISED, I DO NOT PRESCRIBE CONTROLLED STIMULANTS OR BENZODIAZEPINES FOR VIRTUAL CLIENTS. * I DO NOT COMPLETE FORMAL MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION (ex: FMLA, Short-term disability letters, etc.) FOR NEW CLIENTS. ALL CLIENTS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF FORMAL MEDICAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ESTABLISHED CLIENTS FOR AT LEAST 3-6 MONTHS.
First session
In our first 60- to 70-minute visit, there will be a focus on building a positive therapeutic alliance between the provider and the client. At this initial session, we will discuss the client’s current psychiatric symptoms, past psychiatric history, social history, and past medical history. The initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation will aid in the formulation of an accurate mental health diagnosis and assist the provider and client in collaborating on an individualized treatment plan.
Strengths
Although I have had the opportunity and clinical experience to treat various mental health disorders, the treatment of anxiety, depression, and perinatal mental healthcare treatment are my greatest expertise. I strive to develop the safest, most effective, and uniquely tailored treatment plan for your individualized mental healthcare needs. My kindness, patience, and empathetic treatment approach enable me to build positive and lasting therapeutic provider-patient relationships. Remember that your mental health is a priority, so my priority as a provider is to guide you in achieving your optimal mental well-being.
Ideal clients
I provide specialized integrative mental health care interventions for women at every significant stage of their lives. I offer a range of mental health care services for women experiencing challenges with anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, PMDD, PTSD, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. *I'm currently accepting adult clients (ages 18-64) in DE and PA for both in-person and telehealth visits.
Ongoing work together
Clients can expect ongoing in-depth psychoeducation sessions to support their understanding of their mental health conditions and to develop personalized treatment plans. 1:1 Medication evaluation sessions aimed at safe stabilization of active mental health symptoms and continued mental health monitoring. Individual psychotherapy sessions to help support my clients with the management of their mood or anxiety conditions. (Optional based on the client's mental health care needs). Integrative psychiatry interventions that aim at treating the whole body to better support my client’s mental well-being.
Medication approach
All new and established clients are safely evaluated to determine the appropriate level of care needed at the time of evaluation. All clients are assisted with building a healthy foundation for their new mental health treatment plan with non-pharmacological treatment interventions (sleep hygiene, lifestyle modifications, exercise, coping skills, support system building, physical health evaluations, etc.) During the formal treatment planning session, the provider will provide detailed psychoeducation about the client’s new diagnosis. At that time, the client and provider will begin discussing and developing an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to meet the client’s presenting mental health needs. When appropriate, medication management will be discussed with the client if there is a need to safely stabilize and manage worsening mental health symptoms.
Treatment methods
Psychoeducation
As psychiatric provider, I understand the importance of patient education and the benefits my clients receive by having the proper understanding of their mental health conditions. Psychoeducation utilizes evidence-based practice interventions to help clients gain more information about their mental healthcare conditions and to learn about available treatment options.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used and effective form of psychotherapy. It's based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that by changing negative or unhelpful thought patterns, we can positively impact our emotions and actions.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of evidence-based psychotherapy that aims to improve psychological flexibility and enhance well-being. In ACT sessions, I assist my clients through therapeutic exercises with a focus on mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and goal setting.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy is a great therapy approach that I utilize with my clients to help them focus on their present life experiences. Additionally, clients will gain positive emotional understanding to give themselves kindness and compassion.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that focuses on improving mental health by addressing interpersonal problems. In IPT sessions, I assist my clients in developing healthy communication skills, identifying the quality of their relationships, and acquiring positive coping mechanisms. IPT is helpful for clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and who are going through various life stressors.
Location
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In-person sessions260 Chapman Rd, Newark, DE 19702, Suite 205
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- DelawareLicense L8-0010395
- PennsylvaniaLicense NPPA058037