Ascend Mental Health and Wellness: Elevate Your Mind, Transform your Life
We provide expert psychiatric care and wellness planning for those seeking calm clarity and long-term resilience. At AMHW, we partner with you to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth
Conditions We Treat
Ascend Mental Health and Wellness provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children ages 6+ and adults with:
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
Mood disorders
We combine medication management with supportive therapy, available in-person in Montclair, CA or via telehealth throughout California.
A Refined Approach to Well-Being
True mental health is more than the absence of distress—it is the practice of living with intention. The Ascend Transformational Model is designed to quiet the internal noise, build the resilience necessary for life’s inevitable challenges, and provide the structure you need to ascend to your peak potential. Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we are currently accepting new patients for both in-person and telehealth appointments.
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Yes. We are in-network with Optum, Cigna, and Aetna. Self-pay is also available: Initial Psychiatric Evaluation is $300, and Follow-Up Sessions with Supportive Therapy are $150.
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We specialize in ADHD, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders in children and adults.
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Yes. We offer in-person appointments at our Montclair, CA office and secure telehealth throughout California.
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Robert Cortez, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, provides evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management, combined with supportive therapy.
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Click “Book Now” to schedule your first appointment through our secure online intake.
Our Clinical Pillars
Stabilization
We begin by establishing immediate clinical grounding. Utilizing evidence-based psychiatric interventions, we quiet the internal noise and create a secure, balanced foundation, equipping you to regain command over your daily life.
Resilience
Moving beyond symptom management, we view adversity as a catalyst for transformation. Together, we build fire-tested emotional endurance, empowering you to confront life's heaviest pressures with unshakeable confidence.
Wellness Planning
True mental health is proactive, not just reactive. We design comprehensive, long-term strategies tailored to your rigorous lifestyle, providing you with the practical tools and autonomy to ascend to your peak potential.
Specialized Care
High-Performance Professionals
For the Inland Empire Commuter
We understand the intense demands of commuting between the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Your healthcare should not compound your daily stress. We provide exclusive weekend availability and flexible scheduling designed specifically around the realities of a high-achieving, rigorous lifestyle.
Academic Excellence
For the Student
Proudly serving local schools, the Claremont Colleges and surrounding university communities. We deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions for ADHD, severe anxiety, and depression—equipping students with the medical support necessary to maintain sharp focus, reclaim their drive, and thrive under heavy academic pressure.
Comprehensive Access
Montclair Clinic & Statewide Telehealth
Premier psychiatric care must be accessible exactly where you need it. We provide an inviting, specialized workspace in Montclair, CA, for immersive in-person consultations, alongside seamless, secure telehealth services available to patients across the entire state of California.
Reserve Your Private Session
Secure a discreet, personalized appointment at our private clinic in the Palo Verde Professional Building in Montclair, CA, or schedule a secure telehealth consultation from anywhere in California. We offer flexible scheduling that complements your rigorous lifestyle.