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About Us

We're dedicated to you

At Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness, we believe that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected. Our team of psychiatrists and allergy specialists work collaboratively to understand the whole person—not just isolated symptoms—recognizing that emotional well-being, immune balance, and physical vitality all influence one another.

Our psychiatrists provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management and integrative mental health care, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar and mood disorders, and schizophrenia. Alongside this, our expert allergist offers comprehensive allergy and immunology services, identifying how inflammation, allergic responses, and immune dysregulation can impact energy, mood, and cognitive function.

By combining expertise in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and allergy medicine, we aim to uncover the root causes of distress—whether biological, hormonal, environmental, or emotional. From there, we design personalized, sustainable treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

At the heart of our philosophy is a simple belief: true wellness happens when mind and body are treated together. Our integrated model helps patients feel heard, supported, and equipped to achieve lasting mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical health.

Our Care Team

The Faces Behind Our Exceptional Care

Our expert team provides comprehensive telehealth services in psychiatry and allergy/immunology, serving patients across their complete wellness journey. Whether you’re seeking expert mental health treatment, specialized allergy care, or both, we deliver personalized, evidence-based solutions tailored to your needs.

Many patients benefit from our collaborative approach, as we understand that allergies can significantly impact mood, energy levels, cognitive function, and overall mental wellbeing. Through secure virtual appointments, we address both psychiatric conditions and the physical factors that influence your mental health, providing truly integrated care.

Cathleen Jane Gomez, MD

Psychiatrist

Jack Long, MD

Psychiatrist

Farah Khan, DO

Allergist & Immunologist

Kristen Tung, MD

Practice Manager

What makes us different

Treatments

Insurance

Yes, we accept insurance

Cigna logo
Aetna logo
Optum logo
by UnitedHealthcare
Medicare logo
Tricare logo
Oscar logo
UMR logo
by UnitedHealthcare
Surest logo
by UnitedHealthcare
UHS logo
Evernorth logo
by Cigna
Meritain logo
by Aetna
UnitedHealthcare logo
Allegiance logo
by Cigna
SureFit
by Cigna
NALC Health
Benefit Plan
Geisinger Health Plan logo

Cash pay also accepted: $300 initial evaluation, $150 follow-up. HSA/FSA eligible.

Here's What Our Patients Are Saying

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness provides comprehensive telepsychiatry services throughout Florida, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health care. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. Our unique approach combines expert psychiatric care with integrated allergy and immunology services.

Yes, Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness serves patients throughout the entire state of Florida via telepsychiatry. Whether you’re in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, or any other Florida city, you can access our psychiatric services from the comfort of your home.

We accept UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Cigna, and Aetna, with additional providers being added. We also accept cash pay at $300 for initial evaluations and $150 for follow-up appointments. HSA and FSA payments are accepted.

No referral is required. You can schedule directly through our IntakeQ booking system and be seen via secure telehealth from anywhere in Florida.

Initial psychiatric evaluations are 60 minutes and provide a comprehensive review of your mental health history and current symptoms. Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes for medication review and ongoing care.

Yes. Clinical research consistently shows that telepsychiatry is as effective as in-person care for medication management, evaluations, and ongoing psychiatric treatment. It also eliminates travel time and makes care more accessible.

Our psychiatrists treat depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. We also offer integrated allergy and immunology services through Dr. Farah Khan, recognizing the connection between immune function and mental health.

Click any ‘Request Appointment’ button on this site to access our IntakeQ booking portal. Most new patients are seen within 1-2 weeks.