Ashley  Taylor

Ashley Taylor

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, PMHNP-BC Practice: Lavender Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New Jersey Accepting Online
Updated November 14, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia & sleep issues
  • Women's issues

Professional statement

Ashley is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Wilkes University. Ashley's specializations include Anxiety, ADHD, Insomnia/Sleep Issues and Women's Issues.

We believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access which is why we strive to respond to clients right away or within 24 hours of inquiry; and we always have appointments available within one week. Our team of friendly, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners care deeply for their communities and are committed to providing high-quality, accessible care that is backed by science.

At Lavender, we help people flourish. Our specialties include offering supportive therapy and medication management for individuals coping with ADHD, adjustment reactions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders."


Message to clients

Did you know that nurses have been the most trusted profession for 17 years straight? Lavender is a nurse-founded and nurse led practice, which makes us super unique! Our board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners are fully independent and can offer the same treatment interventions as our psychiatrist colleagues. Our providers have extensive training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders and enjoy spending time with clients to help them heal.

Lavender, offers a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both prescriptions & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.


Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Plans Inc.
  • Healthcare Partners
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $140 (20min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon tuesday Wednesday Thursday
  • Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wed 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Thu 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

UnitedHealthCare/OPTUM , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 2022 - Present
UnitedHealthCare/OPTUM , Supervising Nurse Practitioner, 2019 - 2022
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Registered Nurse- Transitions of Care, 2018 - 2019
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid Care Manager, 2017 - 2018
Newark Beth Israel Hospital Medical Center, Emergency Room and Psychiatric Emergency Screening Registered Nurse, 2011 - 2017
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, Registered Nurse, 2013 - 2015

Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA., Doctorate in Nursing Practice, (DNP)., 2022
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Psychiatric Mental Health Post Master’s Certification, 2021
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, Adult Geriatric Primary Care Adult Nurse Practitioner Program, 2018
New Jersey City University ,Jersey City, NJ, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2015


Licensure

New Jersey: 26NJ00887700


Languages

English