He is board certified in both Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition to serving as Staff Psychiatrist and treating patients across Colorado, he is active in the scientific, academic, and medical communities, maintaining positions as Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Medicine as well as Adjunct Professor at University of Denver.
Afton is a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner and is the clinical director at Bloom Mental Health. She started her career as a nurse practitioner in 2012 and brings experience in providing care to patients across the lifespan. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Masters in Nursing from the University of Washington and her Bachelors in Nursing from St Olaf College. Afton is a former president of the Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses. She was selected to present at the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium on trauma-informed care for primary care providers in 2019. She provides support and mentorship to nurse practitioner students as a clinical faculty site visitor for University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Her publications include co-authoring the chapter “Managing Prenatal Depression” in the Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, third edition, and co-author of “‘Steroids For The Treatment Of Misophonia And Misokinesia A Case Report”, in Case Reports in Psychiatry. Afton has worked as a Nurse Practitioner in a variety of settings including family practice in Seattle, WA, student health at the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center, and Director of Health Services at Johnson & Wales University Denver. As a Registered Nurse, she has experience working on the Mood Disorders Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Afton finds fulfillment in collaborating with individuals across various age groups, from children and adolescents to adults. She particularly values her interactions with parents and families. Afton is dedicated to assisting patients with medication management and implementing lifestyle adjustments to enhance mental well-being. Her clinical focus spans ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perinatal mood disorders, women’s health, misophonia, and mental health conditions associated with chronic illness.
Ashley, a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), earned her combined Bachelor's / Master's degree and psychology minor from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Before joining our team in Colorado, Ashley worked at the Golisano Autism Center. Her focus was on empowering neurodiverse individuals by cultivating essential life skills within a supportive environment, establishing a foundation for them to thrive and reach their full potential. Driven by a desire for new challenges and opportunities, Ashley made the move to Colorado, and is the newest addition to our team. Her natural compassion and empathy, along with her experience, make her a valuable guide in helping others on their journey to healing. At Bloom Mental Health, Ashley has played a key role in our ketamine clinic, working closely with patients and revising protocols for safety and an enhanced overall experience. She finds immense joy in guiding patients toward success using the most effective, proven, and safest methods available. Ashley's holistic approach to mental health is evident in her interest in treating the whole person. Her practice extends beyond addressing specific psychiatric concerns, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being. She continuously seeks to expand her knowledge by engaging in training on topics of nutrition, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle interventions. Interests: ASD, ADHD, depression, anxiety child/adolescent/young adult Anything health/fitness/nutrition Ketamine: procedural aspect, patient care, and process improvement.
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