About Ashleigh McDonnell
Focus areas
Anxiety
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Men's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Motivational Interviewing
Culturally Sensitive
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Asian, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Ashleigh McDonnell
Over the past decade, I have practiced across a wide range of mental health care settings, including inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinics, crisis and urgent care services, and integrative environments. My experience includes working with individuals living with serious mental illness, providing care on pediatric inpatient units, supporting patients in involuntary and court-ordered treatment settings, and serving in leadership roles within large psychiatric hospital systems across Arizona.
These experiences have shaped a clinical approach that values consistency, nuance, and compassion, and that recognizes the complexity inherent in mental health care.
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing and my Master of Science in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University.
My clinical style is thoughtful and conservative, grounded in evidence based practice and guided by the understanding that medication is one component of comprehensive psychiatric care. I prioritize transparency, collaboration, and careful listening, and I work alongside individuals to develop treatment plans that are individualized, measured, and responsive to change.
What should a new client know about working with you?
We may come from different backgrounds. We may love, parent, worship, or walk through the world differently. But when you sit across from me, none of that changes how I show up for you. Because this work- this care- isn’t about who’s right. It’s about being honest. It’s about being human.
Good psychiatry isn’t about hierarchy or credentials. It’s about building trust. It’s about creating space for your truth — however it looks — and honoring it with clinical integrity and deep respect.
Here, there is no expectation to be anyone but yourself. Whether our lives align or look nothing alike, you will always be met with compassion, curiosity, and care.
This is a space where vulnerability is strength, and where your story is safe.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Children & Teens
We offer developmentally sensitive care for children and adolescents, with a focus on collaboration between provider, child, and caregivers.
Common concerns we support include:
ADHD and focus challenges
Anxiety and school-related stress
Behavioral and mood shifts
Medication hesitancy and first-time evaluations
Parent-provider collaboration and psychoeducation
We recognize that early intervention can build lifelong resilience, and we aim to create a safe space where young clients and families feel supported.
Adults
Adult care at ANM Health is grounded in lived experience, clinical insight, and a deep respect for your goals.
We commonly work with:
Trauma and PTSD
Mood instability or depression
Life transitions (parenting, divorce, career shifts)
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Medication-resistant symptoms
Whether you’re starting treatment for the first time or looking to re-evaluate what’s working, our approach centers on practical, personalized support.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 30 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Office location
Ashleigh McDonnell also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Eastern Kentucky University, Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing
NPI number
1023789963
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What practice does Ashleigh McDonnell work with?
Ashleigh McDonnell works with Wild Ember Psychiatry & Therapy.
Where is Ashleigh McDonnell's office located?
Ashleigh McDonnell has 2 office locations in Mesa, view full addresses on Ashleigh McDonnell's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ashleigh McDonnell?
Ashleigh McDonnell frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Ashleigh McDonnell on their profile.
What languages does Ashleigh McDonnell speak?
Ashleigh McDonnell speaks English.