teens smiling and having fun at about Ascend Healthcare

In 2017, Rabbi Effie Goldberg, driven by a vision of compassionate care, co-founded Ascend alongside his long-time friend and business expert, Joseph Essas. Together with Brittany Cohen, who brought clinical expertise and leadership, they established Ascend as a forward-thinking healthcare provider for adolescents and families.

Ascend Healthcare was founded with a deep commitment to service and community. Our approach to care evolved through our recognition that true healing requires more than addressing the individual — it must also encompass the family. By developing specialized environments tailored to specific diagnoses, we’ve created spaces where young people feel empowered to explore their emotions, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections with others, including their families.

At Ascend, we believe in the power of personalized care. Every client’s journey is unique, and we’re dedicated to providing an experience that reflects that individuality. From the careful design of our therapeutic environments to our thoughtfully integrated clinical programs, we strive to make each step of the treatment process as seamless and supportive as possible for both teens and their families.

Our development has been intentional, guided by the evolving needs of our clients and sustained by the passion and expertise of our team. Whether through innovative programming, clinical leadership, or a shared commitment to excellence, we remain devoted to offering the highest quality care in a setting that respects the complexity and diversity of the human experience.

If you’d like more information about Ascend, please reach out to our team online. You can also learn more about mental health when you explore our blog.