Our Team
Emma Smith, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Emma is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with an authentic curiosity and passion for mental healthcare. Emma came to work in mental health because she believes that everyone deserves hope for a better tomorrow. Through her professional and academic experiences she became acutely aware of the limitations of symptom management alone. She explored alternative options in novel treatments with the promise of more lasting change. She now specializes in ketamine assisted psychotherapy with the aim of addressing underlying factors of mental health disorders. Her client-centered approach makes care collaborative, educational, and non-judgmental.
Education:
Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Studies
University of Texas at Austin, Masters of Science in Maternity and Public Health Nursing
University of Texas at Austin, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
Board certifications and licensure:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner National Board Certified
Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency License
Trainings:
Transpersonal Research Institute of Psychotherapeutic Psychedelics, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Clinician Training
Ashley Whatley, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Ashley is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner, committed to the well-being of her patients. With a 10+ year background in primary care, Ashley recognized a significant need for increased access to mental health services, prompting her to pursue additional training in psychiatry. Her passion for mental health care has driven her to specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), a potentially transformative therapy. In her practice, Ashley believes in meeting people where they are in life, understanding their unique circumstances, and collaboratively exploring pathways for healing. She is an inclusive, non-judgemental, LGBTQ+ ally. She is deeply committed to ensuring that her patients have access to innovative and effective therapeutic options.
Education:
University of Texas at Austin, Post-Master’s Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana State University , Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Memphis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Memphis, Bachelor of Business Administration
Board certifications and licensure:
AANP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
Texas Board of Nursing
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency License
Trainings:
Polaris Insight Center Training Program for Ketamine- Assisted Psychotherapy
Clair Heimburger
Administrative Manager
Clair moved to Austin to study psychology at St. Edward’s University in 2011. For over 10 years now, she has worked in various roles in the medical community, from medical assistant to front office. She has found the most joy and fulfillment working in the field of mental health and doing her part to help patients find the care they need. She is thankful to work in such an influential and evolving field, and finds it incredibly rewarding to see patients getting positive results from their treatments. In her spare time, Clair enjoys watching something that makes her laugh while cuddling a fluffy dog.
Clair Heimburger
Administrative Manager
Clair moved to Austin to study psychology at St. Edward’s University in 2011. For over 10 years now, she has worked in various roles in the medical community, from medical assistant to front office. She has found the most joy and fulfillment working in the field of mental health and doing her part to help patients find the care they need. She is thankful to work in such an influential and evolving field, and finds it incredibly rewarding to see patients getting positive results from their treatments. In her spare time, Clair enjoys watching something that makes her laugh while cuddling a fluffy dog.
