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Ashley Staten, PMHNP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through Brightside Health

At a glance

Ashley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Brightside Health.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ashley. View 17 reviews
Great news, Ashley is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kentucky, Georgia, and 6 more

Recent reviews

She provides everything I need and I have confidence is her ability to support me. I've never had a better psychatriast.

Reviewed December 2024

Always a great and informative appointment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed April 2025

More about Ashley

  • 1 - 2 years' experience
  • Female
  • PMHNP

Ashley Staten is a dual-certified psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. She has over 8 years of experience in providing mental health services across the lifespan. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Columbus State University and is also an alumni of the University of Georgia ‘Go Dawgs’! She is passionate about utilizing a comprehensive approach to mental health which includes creating a mind-body interconnection and incorporating medication to attain a balanced lifestyle.

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Psychiatry Consultation Panic Attack Burnout Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Insomnia Mental Health Problem Crisis Intervention Suicide Prevention ADD/ADHD Substance Use Disorder Addiction Alcoholism Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Postpartum Depression Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression Trauma Phobias

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Treatment Approaches

  • Prescription Medication
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Licenses

Ashley Staten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699322370.

  • PMHNP · Kentucky
  • PMHNP · Georgia
  • PMHNP · Florida
  • PMHNP · Ohio
  • PMHNP · South Carolina
  • PMHNP · Iowa
  • PMHNP · West Virginia
  • PMHNP · Arizona

About online healthcare

Affordable.
Get high-quality care for a low flat fee without the high cost.
Convenient.
Get the care you need, when and where it works for you.
Available now.
No waiting lists. No phone calls. Just complete a short online assessment and get treatment in as little as 48 hours.

Brightside makes it easy to get professional help through secure video sessions, messaging, and personalized care plans. It’s ideal for people who want effective treatment without the hassle of commuting or scheduling delays. Starting at $95 per month, Brightside is typically far more affordable than traditional in-person care. Clinical studies show that Brightside’s evidence-based approach delivers real results: Most members see significant improvement within 12 weeks, many achieving full remission.

Reviews for Ashley Staten

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

17 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Genuine Knowledgeable Amazing Anxiety Caring Comfortable Confidence Empathetic Helpful

She provides everything I need and I have confidence is her ability to support me. I've never had a better psychatriast.

Reviewed December 2024

Always a great and informative appointment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed April 2025

Not one thing!! Everything is fine!!

Reviewed July 2025

Ashley is amazing! Thoughtful and knowledgeable. So pleased with her compassionate level of care.

Reviewed October 2024

I always enjoy talking to her!

Reviewed December 2024

Great provider. Great listener, kind, and genuine. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks doc!

Reviewed October 2024

Ashley is the best psychiatrist I have ever had!

Reviewed December 2024

Very communicative, relatable, and understanding of my struggles. Thanks!

Reviewed December 2024

Ms Stevens (Ashley) is caring, empathetic and very knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with.

Reviewed October 2024

She's always so kind, listens & helpful

Reviewed February 2025

She and everyone has been great. I feel so much better and life looks great going forward. Thank You!

Reviewed August 2025

She's great and always willing to assist.

Reviewed October 2024

Ashley is responsive and always answers any questions I may have. She also offers alternate solutions for things that I had not thought of.

Reviewed October 2024

She was great she thought up a new medicine to help my anxiety!

Reviewed March 2025

There is not a single thing I could ask to be any better with our visit. Ashley was genuine and listened to me with general concern and desire to help me take steps towards my goal.

Reviewed November 2024

She makes me feel very comfortable when speaking with her and genuinely cares about her patients.

Reviewed March 2025

My only issue is I left messages telling her how bad the symptoms are and I had to wait till I made an appointment so I have been suffering with side effects for much longer than I need to. I’m seriously super sick. So I was considering going to urgent care but that didn’t make sense to me to include another outside party.

Reviewed January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ashley Staten offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ashley Staten works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ashley Staten speak?

Ashley Staten speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ashley Staten have?

Ashley Staten has 1 - 2 years of experience.

Where is Ashley Staten licensed to practice?

Ashley Staten is licensed to practice in Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, Iowa, West Virginia, and Arizona.

Does Ashley Staten accept insurance?

Yes, Ashley Staten accepts Aetna, Allegiance, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna, Florida Blue, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Independence Blue Cross, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and Wellcare.

Does Ashley Staten accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Ashley Staten does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ashley Staten offer?

Ashley Staten offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ashley Staten?

Ashley Staten can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ashley Staten?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.