Ashleigh McDonnell

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Ashleigh provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, with an emphasis on careful assessment, conservative treatment planning, and collaboration. She is especially experienced in supporting complex presentations, including trauma-related concerns and service-connected mental health needs.

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Ashleigh is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United/Optum, Triwest, VA Community Cares.

Marc McDonnell

Office Manager

Marc is a Co-Owner of Wild Ember Psychiatry & Therapy, supporting the practice through operations, logistics, and community engagement.

He is a United States Marine Corps veteran, service-connected disabled veteran, and former law enforcement officer, bringing lived experience that informs the practice’s commitment to serving veterans, first responders, and their families.

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Cristine Bargayo

Client Services Manager

Cristine is truly the voice of the practice and runs much of our operations from the Philippines! She is the queen of the phones, taking care of our clients with responsiveness, warmth, and attention to detail, while supporting administrative coordination, scheduling, and behind-the-scenes operations. She helps ensure communication and systems run seamlessly so our clinicians can remain focused on providing patient-centered care.

Justin Biske

MA, LPC

​​​​​​​​Justin is a licensed therapist who specializes in trauma-informed care. His work incorporates evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, to support individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Justin’s approach is grounded, collaborative, and focused on helping clients process experiences safely while building resilience and long-term stability.

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Justin is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United/Optum, Triwest, VA Community Cares.

Kwesi Woode

MSN, PMHNP-BC

​​​​​​​​​​Kwesi provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults. His approach is thoughtful, patient-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on clear communication and collaborative care. Kwesi offers in-person services in Phoenix as well as virtual appointments across Arizona.​

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Kwesi is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United/Optum.

Carly Millsap

LAC

Carly provides therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and mild trauma-related concerns. She offers in-person therapy at the Mesa office. Carly receives clinical supervision from an Arizona Board–approved independently licensed supervisor, and services are provided under billing supervision by Ashleigh McDonnell, PMHNP-BC, in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements.

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Carly is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS.

Jessica Dery

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Jessica provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adults (18+) through a whole-person, integrative approach that bridges evidence-based medicine with nervous system–informed and energy-aware healing. Her work is shaped by both extensive clinical training and lived experience, allowing her to meet people with depth, presence, and compassion.​

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Jessica is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United/Optum.

Nathan "Ned" Dingeldein

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Ned has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for 24 years and practices in a natural haling capacity. He uses a holistic approach of medications, psychotherapy, and personalized treatment plan for each of his clients.  Ned is a genuinely kind and fun practitioner to work with. He works really hard to ensure that all his clients are feeling the best they can.

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Ned is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, United/Optum.

Kailey Shelburn

LAC

Kaily provides therapy services for adolescents and adults virtually. She specializes in relational wounds, abuse, personality disorders, and trauma/PTSD. I use a relation approach while integrating evidence based modalities such as EFT, IFS, and parts work. I am EMDR trained. She receives clinical supervision from an Arizona Board–approved independently licensed supervisor, and services are provided under billing supervision by Ashleigh McDonnell, PMHNP-BC, in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements.

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Kailey is in network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS.

Brida

Certified Service Animal

Brida is Ashleigh’s certified psychiatric service dog and may occasionally be present in the office. She is specially trained to support regulation and grounding, contributing to a calm and steady environment. Brida is well-mannered and remains quietly by Ashleigh’s side during visits.