Integrative Psychiatry
for growing minds and busy lives
Welcome! I’m Ashley Collins, PMHNP
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner focused on treating the whole person—not just their symptoms. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using an integrative approach that considers nutrition, lifestyle, coping skills, and medication when appropriate. I help children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and symptoms that may be influenced by underlying immune or inflammatory factors develop strong coping skills, improve lifestyle habits, and restore emotional balance — “arming” them with the tools and strength to face life's challenges head-on. I also work with busy professionals and parents who are seeking support for focus, stress management, burnout, and overall mental wellness.
If you’re seeking a trusted mental health partner who…
Truly listens and takes the time to understand your concerns
Provides treatment that addresses the root cause
Understands that medication is just one piece of the puzzle
…then you’re in the right place.
Are you worried your child may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD?
Or are you feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unable to focus the way you once could? I can help.
I am currently accepting new patients for in-person and telehealth appointments in Ohio.
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I believe that strong coping skills, good nutrition, and healthy routines are the foundation of lifelong mental wellness.
Common Concerns I Help With
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Children & Adolescents
Anxiety
Excessive worry, school avoidance, stomach aches
Trouble sleeping or frequent reassurance-seeking
Depression
Irritability, low motivation, withdrawal from family/friends
Negative self-talk or loss of interest in activities
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Difficulty focusing, impulsivity, disorganization
Struggles with routines, schoolwork, or follow-through
Complex or Sudden-Onset Symptoms
Rapid changes in mood, anxiety, or behavior
Symptoms that seem out of proportion or came “out of nowhere”
Concerns about underlying medical or immune-related contributors
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Adults & Parents
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Constant mental load, racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing
Burnout & Stress
Feeling depleted, irritable, or emotionally exhausted
Loss of motivation or increased frustration
Difficulty keeping up with daily demands even when you feel like you’re doing everything right
Focus & Productivity Challenges
Difficulty staying on task, procrastination, brain fog
Mood & Emotional Regulation
Low motivation, irritability, or feeling “not like yourself”
Many families come to this practice after feeling that traditional approaches have not fully explained their child’s symptoms.
Welcome! I’m Ashley Collins, PMHNP-BC
I am a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in holistic and integrative medicine. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing through The Ohio State University and have worked in many different psychiatric settings since graduation—including community mental health, and the inpatient setting. I have extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and co-occurring conditions. I also work with busy professionals and parents who are seeking support for focus, stress management, burnout, and overall mental wellness.
I believe true healing comes from treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Having personally experienced anxiety as a child and as a mother to two wonderful girls, one of whom has struggled with anxiety, I deeply understand what you and your child are going through.
Love spending time with my family
My goofball dogs, Kali and Theodore Roosevelt enjoy car rides and hanging with me in my office
Who I work with
I WORK WITH:
• Children and adolescents
• Busy parents and adults
• Anxiety, depression, and ADHD
• Focus and executive functioning challenges
WHAT MAKES MY APPROACH DIFFERENT:
• Whole-person integrative care
• Nutrition and lifestyle support
• Functional lab testing when appropriate
• Medication used thoughtfully, not automatically
MY GOAL:
Helping patients build resilience, restore emotional balance, and develop the tools they need to thrive at home, school, and work.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
— Proverbs 22:6
What My Patients Are Saying
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"Thank you for listening, my last provider just stared at her screen”
~Current patient
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“I feel like I have my little girl back”
~Parent of a 6yo with anxiety
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“She dug deep to get the whole picture of my overall health."
~Former patient
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"Dr. Ashley Collins impressed me from the very beginning. She quickly got to know our daughter and her concerns and implemented a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. My daughter had small assignments to complete each week and I think it reinforced the fact that her health is, in fact, within her control. Lessons that she will utilize her entire life have been introduced by Dr. Collins. As a parent, I could not be more grateful for Dr. Ashley!
~ Anonymous
