At Affirmation Health, we’re not just another healthcare provider; we’re your steadfast allies on the journey to mental well-being and recovery. Our dedicated team may be small, but our impact is mighty. Our clinicians, with extensive education and training in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and therapy, are committed to constantly evolving and finding the most effective treatment options to support you. They serve as compassionate, non-judgmental champions, ready to offer unconditional guidance every step of the way.
And it doesn’t stop there—our care coordinators, counselors, and administrative staff are here to support you, too. We’re excited to walk alongside you on this transformative journey, seamlessly integrating psychiatric care, therapy, and substance use treatment to help you thrive.
No judgment: you don’t need to travel far to find help. Experience a personalized recovery plan crafted just for you, with expert guidance, all from the comfort of your home and on your terms.
BECAUSE You deserve to rediscover the vibrant, resilient person you are meant to be.
Medical Team
Ashley Esse APRN
With a deep passion for healthcare and a commitment to improving the lives of patients, Ashley is a Nurse Practitioner who believes in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. With extensive training and experience in both primary and specialized care, Ashley combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, empathetic approach to foster meaningful relationships with patients.
Having worked in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine, Ashley has developed a reputation for delivering care that emphasizes understanding, kindness, and patient empowerment. By listening to each patient’s unique concerns and challenges, Ashley ensures they are heard, respected, and fully involved in their care journey.
Ashley takes great pride in creating an environment where patients feel comfortable, supported, and informed. Understanding that health challenges can be overwhelming, Ashley goes above and beyond to offer not only medical expertise but emotional support, helping patients feel confident in their treatment plans and hopeful for the future.
Outside of clinical practice, Ashley is dedicated to continuing education and professional development, always striving to stay on the cutting edge of medical knowledge and patient care. Ashley also enjoys spending time with her family, at her cabin in northern MN during the summer, and a good book!
Core Values:
- Empathy-driven care
- Patient advocacy
- Holistic health approach
- Building trust and rapport
- Lifelong learning and development
Patrick Dixon DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-C
Patrick Dixon delivers comprehensive, personalized treatment for a wide spectrum of mental health conditions. His expertise covers depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anger management issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia. Additionally, Patrick is highly experienced in managing co-occurring substance use disorders, including opioid dependence, fentanyl use disorder, alcohol abuse, benzodiazepine misuse, and methamphetamine addiction.
Rebecca Gruber FNP
Becky believes that every individual’s mental health journey is unique. No two lives or experiences are identical, and the diverse challenges each person faces shape how they understand and navigate the world. Prioritizing your mental well-being is simply an act of self-care and self-respect.
As a mental health nurse practitioner, Becky’s goal is to deeply understand her patients’ personal stories so she can develop treatment plans that are truly personalized. Together, she and her patients build a roadmap to help them embrace the best version of themselves with strategies and tools tailored just for them.
Emmaculate Awasom APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC/Provider
Coming soon…
Behavioral Health Team
Nikole Ann Williams LADC, LPC
Nicole is a dedicated mental health professional who honors each individual’s unique journey. Every request for support is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and she deeply respects the courage it takes to seek help. With extensive experience as a mental health therapist in a treatment center and as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Nicole brings a wealth of expertise and empathy to her practice. Her specialized background in addiction treatment has given her invaluable insights into the challenges of substance use and recovery, enabling her to guide clients with compassion and tailored strategies.