My name is Ashley Kennedy, DNP, APRN-NP, PMHNP-BC, and I am the proud owner of Pearl Mental Health. With over 15 years of experience in the nursing field, I am deeply passionate about providing compassionate care to others. My journey began as a nursing assistant, where I discovered my true calling in supporting and serving people. I earned my Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Central Community College in 2011, then went on to work as a Registered Nurse while completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University in 2017. Following graduation, I had the privilege of working on a local inpatient psychiatric unit and experienced training in several outpatient mental health clinics, which sparked my love for helping individuals navigate mental health challenges. After earning my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Creighton University, I have been in my role as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2021 working in various settings such as group homes, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient clinics.