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Dr. M.McCray Ashby
 

Dr. M.McCray Ashby

Dr. M.McCray Ashby

MD

Dr. M. McCray Ashby specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, and behavioral issues in children and adolescents.

Dr. M. McCray Ashby is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of treating children and adolescents in outpatient settings where he enjoys a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. M. McCray Ashby provides assessment and diagnosis, as well as medication management using an emphatic and client- focused approach to allow for the highest level of care.

  • Preferred Pronoun: He/Him

  • Languages Spoken: English

  • Age Group: Children (+6), Teens,

  • States Licensed: Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania

    Locations Served

    Telehealth

    Specialties

    Child and Adolescent- anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, Autism, OCD, PTSD

    Degrees, Certifications, & Trainings

    Doctorate of Medicine (MD), Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Dr Ashby Specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD

    Dr. M. McCray Ashby is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of treating children and adolescents in outpatient settings where he enjoys a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. M. McCray Ashby provides assessment and diagnosis, as well as medication management using an emphatic and client- focused approach to allow for the highest level of care. Dr. M. McCray Ashby enjoys working with children and adolescents and specializes in anxiety disorders including OCD, depressive disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, and behavioral concerns.

    Dr. M. McCray Ashby received his medical degree in 2005 from University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his residency in general psychiatry at University of Louisville, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 2008 and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at University of Louisville in 2010.

    Dr. M. McCray Ashby has extensive experience in providing telehealth services and helps to ensure that families and children are comfortable and fully engaged throughout all appointments.

    Dr. Ashby provides empathetic assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for children and adolescents

    Psychoeducation

    Psychoeducation is a structured therapeutic approach that helps clients understand their mental health conditions, providing key information on treatment options and symptom management. It educates clients and families about conditions, available treatments, and possible side effects. Therapists work with clients to set goals, empowering them to make informed choices, adhere to treatment, and improve well-being.

    Motivational Interviewing

    is a client-centered therapy approach that elicits behavior change by helping clients explore barriers to change and resolve ambivalence. This therapy approach focuses on the client’s internal motivation and desire for change.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    is a goal-oriented approach to therapy that focuses on a person’s pattern of thinking, responding and behavior that is contributing to their emotional distress. The goal of CBT is to change patterns of thinking behind people’s difficulties, and in turn, change the way they feel. CBT utilizes skills and techniques to be practiced outside of the session to help reduce symptoms and redirect distorted or negative thinking.
    Psychoeducation
    Motivational Interviewing
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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