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Your Place for Hope & Recovery
Ascend Consultation In Health Care (ASCEND) is Chicago's premier provider of Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Eating Disorders support. Our award-winning team offers compassionate, comprehensive care to improve emotional health of all ages. Our programs are tailored specifically to the needs of each individual, offering a spectrum of services and support.
ASCEND believes that no individual deserves shame or blame for an emotional illness, and that all individuals can recover when provided appropriate care over an adequate period of time.
We endeavor to provide an inclusive environment that insures equitable access to resources, treatment and opportunity for all in an atmosphere of respect, connection, caring and motivation. Our wish for those we are privileged to work with, is to feel valued for who they are.
Convenient locations located in Chicago, Champaign Urbana, Northbrook and Telehealth..
IOP & PHP Programs
Ascend is proud to be an industry leader, providing comprehensive, innovative, and compassionate care. Since some eating and weight related conditions resist change, we offer a range of support options, tailored to the needs of each individual. Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Programs and Partial Hospitalization Programs to insure optimal support and recovery.
Virtual & In-Person IOP Options Available
Psychiatry Services at Ascend
Ascend is pleased to announce expanded psychiatric services in our dedicated Northbrook psychiatry
clinic, as well as to clients via telehealth!
GLP-1 and GLP-2 Semaglutide Prescription & medication management now available.
Customized support can includes:
Facilitating communication among health care providers; among others.
Now accepting new clients.
Call 312.283.2650 to schedule a consultation.
Visualizing Success for Elite Performance
The process of preparation before an athlete, performer or professional steps into the arena is essential for success. Hear how Olympic Gold Medalist, Suni Lee thinks about competition preparation and the importance of visualization.
Learn more about Ascend’s Illinois Sport and Performance Institute at: ascendchc.com
Support Kids, Teens & Adolescents
To help families best support their student returning to the classroom, Ascend has resources tailored to the unique mental, physical, social and behavioral needs of your child. We also offer parent and caregiver resources, to best support your family throughout the school year.
We look forward to working with your family to foster a positive, collaborative and successful 2024-25 school year!
Our Founder
Jenny H. Conviser, Psy.D is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University and staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.