Kristie Ashton

Kristie has worked in the medical field since 2000 and has been practicing psychiatry since 2014. She has worked at several local hospitals, primarily in neurology and the operating room. She attended the University of Florida before transferring to NC State to complete her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Practice from Campbell University.

Kristie is passionate about educating the patient regarding their mental health conditions, medications, and lifestyle treatments to improve mental health. She believes in a collaborative approach and hopes to guide the patient to make informed decisions about their care. She treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders and ADHD. She also has a unique understanding of alcohol use disorders. She has a strong desire to get to know her patients well. She has enjoyed the honor of watching quite a few patients blossom into their own strong and fulfilling lives. She enjoys working with patients from diverse backgrounds including those within the LGBTQ community.


In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors doing nearly anything from running, hiking, cycling, swimming, playing pickleball, and paddling.