When it comes to the team at Ascend, we couldn’t ask for anyone better! From the newest mentor to the most experienced clinical director, everyone here is working hard behind the scenes to provide our clients with the highest possible level of care to make an authentic, lasting difference for the better. One of our…
Puberty is a normal part of life for teens, but it can also be a difficult time for many. During puberty, teens experience physical and emotional changes that can affect their mental health. Whether you’re a teen facing puberty or a parent working to support your child, it’s important to understand how puberty impacts mental…
BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) youth face unique struggles when it comes to their mental health. From systemic oppression to trauma, there are many factors that can contribute to mental health concerns — and keep those who would benefit from treatment from receiving the help they need. One way we’re increasing access to…
You might not know it, but there are a ton of rules and regulations associated with our work. Even as we help the teens under our care grow and thrive, we need to show the State of California, insurance companies, and other oversight agencies that we’re doing everything by the book. To ensure we’re always…
A sense of dread before speaking in front of a crowd. A feeling of fear before going on a job interview. Unrelenting worry that something bad will happen ahead of an important event. This is anticipatory anxiety — a feeling of fear, worry, or unease in the days, weeks, and hours leading up to a…
Does your teen often ask the same questions over and over, especially about topics like their health and safety or the well-being of loved ones? If so, they may be engaging in compulsive reassurance-seeking behavior. This type of behavior is a pattern where an individual looks for constant and repetitive validation of their anxieties, beliefs,…