Your Care Team
Meet the Team Behind Ascend
Our integrated team combines psychiatry, allergy and immunology, and practice management expertise — all focused on supporting your whole-person health throughout Florida via telehealth.
Cathleen Jane Gomez, MD
Psychiatrist · Founder
Integrative psychiatrist with a specialized focus on women's mental health through midlife and beyond — combining evidence-based psychiatry with whole-person care.
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Dr. Jack Long, MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with focused expertise in psychiatric medication management for adults — evidence-based, collaborative, and tailored to each patient's needs.
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Dr. Farah Khan, DO
Board-Certified Allergist & Immunologist
Board-certified allergist and immunologist with 12+ years of experience. Specializes in the connection between immune health and mental wellness — integrated with our psychiatry team.
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Kristen Tung, MD
Practice Manager
Practice manager and physician with Family Medicine training. Focused on patient experience, smooth communication, and creating a welcoming environment from your first interaction with our practice.
View Kristen's bio →How Our Integrated Team Works for You
At Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness, we believe mental health doesn't exist in isolation. Allergies, inflammation, hormonal shifts, and immune health can all impact mood, cognition, and emotional well-being.
That's why our team brings together psychiatry, allergy and immunology, and integrative care under one roof. When clinically appropriate, our providers collaborate to address the root causes of your symptoms — not just manage them.
Every patient at Ascend receives:
- Personalized treatment plans based on your unique history and goals
- Continuity of care — the same provider for evaluation and follow-ups
- Coordination across specialties when your care benefits from it
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth from anywhere in Florida