Ascend Counseling & Wellness

08/24/2026

Feeling better is about more than treating a symptom.

At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, our Medication Management Team takes a whole-person approach; looking at the many factors that can impact your mental health, sleep, energy, mood, focus, and overall wellness.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep concerns, or simply haven’t been feeling like yourself, our team can help develop a personalized plan for you.

Our services include:

Medication Management: individualized treatment, monitoring & support
🧬 Genetic Testing: helping provide additional insight to guide treatment decisions
💧 Ketamine Therapy: an additional treatment option for appropriate patients
⚖️ Hormone Support: addressing hormonal factors that may affect mood and overall wellness
🌙 Sleep & Wellness Support: because how you sleep and feel physically can impact your mental health

Our goal is simple: understand the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

📍 Serving St. George, Cedar City & surrounding Southern Utah communities
📞 435-688-1111
💻 ASCENDCW.COM

Better Tomorrows. Together.

08/08/2026

Please welcome our newest Provider:
Janelle Brown, FNP-C.

Janelle provides compassionate, personalized psychiatric care to help individuals find greater balance, symptom relief, and an effective treatment plan tailored to their needs.

Our medication management services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication recommendations and prescribing, ongoing monitoring and adjustments, prescription refills, and long-term medication management. We support individuals experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, sleep difficulties, mood instability, and more, while working collaboratively with our therapy team to provide whole-person care.

Janelle is currently serving patients at our Cedar City and St. George locations.

We’re thrilled to have her join the Ascend team and expand access to quality medication management throughout Southern Utah!

Simply call 435-688-1111 to schedule a consult today.

07/07/2026

Our St. George Kids & Teens Clinic is an environment where kids can immediately feel comfortable and thrive.

Big feelings can be hard to put into words, but they don't have to face them alone.

At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, our Kids & Teens Clinic provides a fun, welcoming environment where children and adolescents can build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and work through life's challenges using evidence-based approaches like Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.

-Free 15-minute consultation available
-Serving St. George & Southern Utah
-In-person & Telehealth appointments

Give your child the support they need.

📞 (435) 688-1111
🌐 AscendCW.com

06/30/2026

Meet Max! He's our newest Therapist to our St. George HQ office.

Max is passionate about helping individuals and couples build the meaningful, purpose-filled lives they truly want.
Specializes in:
-anxiety
-OCD (including scrupulosity)
-men’s issues
-po*******hy and sexual addictions
-couples counseling
-anger management

Max also is fluent in Spanish and can offer services to Spanish speaking Clients.

Interested in scheduling?

Simply call 435-688-111 to schedule a FREE 15 minute consult!

Ascend Counseling and Wellness provides mental health and wellness services to couples families and individuals in Southern Utah and Mesquite, Nevada.

06/24/2026

Meet the Hurricane Utah Team at Ascend Counseling & Wellness

Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

Our Hurricane team is passionate about helping individuals, couples, teens, and families find healing, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, we're here to help.

Meet Our Hurricane Therapists:
• Ephraim Hanks, LMFT
• Ben Rhinesmith, LMFT
• Levi Wadsworth, LMFT
• Nicole Cook, LCSW

At Ascend, we believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and personalized. Our goal is to help you gain clarity, develop effective tools, and move toward the life you want to create.

📍 Hurricane Office
83 S 2600 W, Suite #103
Hurricane, UT 84737

📞 Call today for a FREE 15-minute consultation: 435-688-1111

06/22/2026

We are excited to welcome Kendra Johnson to our St. George Headquarters team at Ascend Counseling & Wellness!

Kendra is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, connection, and hope. She believes it is a privilege to walk alongside clients on their journey of healing and growth, creating a safe, supportive space where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Kendra has specialized training in trauma treatment through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and enjoys helping clients work through difficult emotions, relationship challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and trauma. She has a particular passion for working with couples, especially when trauma or ADHD are impacting the relationship.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. Kendra incorporates evidence-based modalities including ART, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method interventions, experiential therapy, and creative arts techniques when appropriate. She focuses on helping clients better understand their emotions and behaviors while building meaningful, lasting change.

Kendra works with teens, adults, couples, and families and is currently accepting new clients both in-person and through telehealth.

If you're looking for support in healing from trauma, strengthening relationships, managing ADHD, or navigating life's challenges, Kendra would love to connect with you.

📍 Ascend Counseling & Wellness – St. George Headquarters
📞 Call today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Ascend Counseling and Wellness provides mental health and wellness services to couples families and individuals in Southern Utah and Mesquite, Nevada.

06/02/2026

Employee Spotlight

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*

Meet Kevin Todd Brough: a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find healing, clarity, and lasting growth.

With nearly two decades of experience in addiction recovery and intervention, extensive trauma-informed training, and a Master's specialization in Trauma-Informed Systemic Therapy, Kevin brings a unique blend of professional expertise, real-life understanding, and genuine compassion to every session.

Kevin Specializes In:
Trauma & PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Addiction & Recovery
Grief & Loss
Family Conflict
Couples Counseling
Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain
Life Transitions & Personal Growth
Veterans & Trauma Recovery

Kevin works with teens, adults, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. His goal is to help clients move beyond feeling stuck and create meaningful, lasting change.

"You're not broken. You're stuck. There's a difference — and I know how to help."

📍 In-Person & Telehealth Available
📞 435-688-1111
🌐 Ascend Counseling & Wellness

Ascend Counseling and Wellness provides mental health and wellness services to couples families and individuals in Southern Utah and Mesquite, Nevada.

05/29/2026

✨ Meet Our Newest Kids & Teens Therapist! ✨

We're excited to welcome Jessica Davis, I-CMHC, to the Ascend Counseling & Wellness Kids & Teens Clinic in St. George!

Jessica is a warm, authentic, and dedicated therapist who loves helping children and teens discover their natural strengths, build confidence, and develop the tools they need to navigate life's challenges.

She believes therapy should be both meaningful and approachable. By combining a structured, goal-oriented approach with authenticity, humor, and genuine connection, Jessica creates a safe space where young people can feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Jessica works with children, teens, and families experiencing:

• Anxiety & Stress
• Depression & Mood Concerns
• Behavior Challenges
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Friendships & Social Skills
• Family Communication
• Parent Support

While we can't change the past, Jessica helps clients stay grounded in the present while building a healthier, more hopeful future.

💚 Kids & Teens Clinic – St. George, Utah
📞 435-688-1111
🌐 www.ascendcw.com

Please join us in welcoming Jessica to the Ascend family!

Ascend Counseling and Wellness provides mental health and wellness services to couples families and individuals in Southern Utah and Mesquite, Nevada.

05/13/2026

If you’ve been struggling to find the right medication provider, someone who truly listens, understands your symptoms, and works with you to find real solutions; Ryan Chong-Psych-NP, is here to help.

Ryan provides compassionate, personalized medication management for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns. His approach is thoughtful, supportive, and focused on helping clients feel like themselves again.

At Ascend Counseling & Wellness, we believe medication management should never feel rushed or impersonal. Ryan takes the time to understand your unique needs and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

✔️ Accepting New Clients
✔️ In-Person Appointments in St. George, Utah
✔️ Virtual Appointments Available Across Utah
✔️ Personalized Medication Support

Whether you’re exploring medication for the first time or looking for a provider who’s a better fit, Ryan is ready to help support your mental health journey.

📞 Call or Text: 435-688-1111
🌐 ascendcw.com

05/13/2026

✨ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ✨

Please help us give a big shoutout to our Cedar City therapist, Chelsey Young, ICMHC!

Chelsey is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. She works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, and life stressors.

Chelsey takes a person-centered approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them move forward at their own pace with compassion and care. She is especially passionate about supporting preteens, teens, and adolescents as they navigate emotional, social, and life challenges.

✔️ Accepting New Clients
✔️ In-Person Sessions in Cedar City, Utah
✔️ FREE 15-Minute Consults

If you or someone you know could benefit from support, Chelsey would love to help.

📞 Call or Text: 435-688-1111
🌐 www.ascendcw.com