Curole, Claudia

Ashton is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and licensed master social worker with over 12 years of experience. He provides compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults using a biopsychosocial approach. Ashton incorporates both medication and therapy when needed and values building strong, respectful therapeutic relationships. A Baton Rouge native, Ashton was inspired to pursue mental health after losing a close friend to suicide in 2000. He holds degrees in general studies, social work, and nursing from LSU and Southern University.