Integrated Medical Care with Ashley Hefner, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Focused telehealth support now, with expanded in-person care beginning in September
What does medical care at Cedar Oaks look like right now?
Ashley currently supports Cedar Oaks patients in a focused, collaborative role that helps bridge medical and mental healthcare. Right now, she is available for select telehealth medical needs, EKG reviews related to ADHD medication screening, and support with certain non-psychiatric refills such as HRT.
This phased approach allows our team to meet practical medical needs now while building toward broader in-person primary care access beginning in September.
Meet Ashley Hefner
Elizabeth “Ashley” Hefner, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, joins Cedar Oaks as a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Originally from Ohio, she attended undergraduate studies at Ohio Northern University and went on to earn her master's degree at Duke University. She has been an FNP for nearly 14 years.
Four years ago, Ashley decided to further bridge the gap between medical and mental healthcare by completing the Johns Hopkins University post-master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. She is passionate about patient education, wellness, and treating patients holistically—combining medical and mental healthcare to support the whole person.
Why this matters in a mental health clinic
Many patients have medical questions or concerns that intersect with psychiatric care. At Cedar Oaks, Ashley helps support those needs within the same collaborative environment, so care feels more connected and less overwhelming.
- Support for medical questions that arise alongside psychiatric treatment
- EKG review and screening support when medical clearance is needed for ADHD medications
- Coordination with psychiatry and therapy teams when appropriate
- A whole-person approach that recognizes how physical and mental health affect each other
- Expanded in-person care coming as Ashley transitions into a broader provider role this September
What Ashley is currently helping with
Ashley is currently available in a focused support role. Services at this stage may include:
| Currently Available Support |
|---|
| EKG readings and related screening support for patients who may need ADHD medication |
| One-off telehealth medical visits for appropriate needs |
| Non-psychiatric refill support, including HRT |
| Collaborative medical input when physical health concerns affect mental health treatment |
| Patient education and wellness-focused guidance |
Expanded care beginning in September
In September, Ashley will begin seeing a more typical in-person caseload at Cedar Oaks, allowing us to expand access to broader ongoing medical care within our integrated clinic model.
Her background and interests include holistic care, patient education, skincare, medical weight loss, and a wide range of urgent care concerns such as UTIs, rashes, upper respiratory infections, sore throats, musculoskeletal pain, and STD concerns.
Cost and Insurance Information
Covered services may typically be submitted to insurance, depending on the type of visit and your plan. Our team can help verify benefits and explain expected costs before scheduling when possible.
Because Ashley's role is currently focused and evolving, scheduling and visit type may vary based on your needs and the support being requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ashley offering full primary care right now? Not quite yet. At this time, Ashley is supporting patients in a focused telehealth and collaborative medical role, with broader in-person availability beginning in September.
- What kinds of things can I see her for right now? Current support may include EKG-related screening, select one-off telehealth medical needs, and certain non-psychiatric refill requests such as HRT.
- Does this connect with my mental health care? Yes. One of Ashley's strengths is helping bridge medical and psychiatric care in a coordinated, whole-person way.
- Will Cedar Oaks offer broader medical care later? Yes. Ashley's in-person availability and overall scope at Cedar Oaks are expected to expand in September.
- When should I go to urgent care or the ER instead? Severe chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe injuries, or other emergency concerns require immediate emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Questions about whether Ashley is the right fit right now?
Reach out to our team and we'll help determine whether your need is appropriate for Ashley's current support role or whether another option would be better.
Call us at: (919) 529-5920
Email us at: info@cedaroaksclinic.com
Outside the Clinic
In her personal time, Ashley loves spending time with her family—especially her two children, Carson and Lily—as well as her dogs, whom she affectionately refers to as her children too. She enjoys playing the piano, crocheting, traveling, and exploring historical places.