Therapist Information

My name is Joseph Reis, and I am the Provider / CEO at Ascend Psychiatry. I am excited to introduce our telepsychiatry services, designed to offer quick, safe, and evidence-based psychiatric care to your clients.

At Ascend Psychiatry, our telepsychiatry services include full psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management, and we are open to new referrals to ensure your clients receive the psychiatric support they need promptly. We believe in a holistic, client-centered approach, actively collaborating with therapists like you to integrate our psychiatric services seamlessly with your therapeutic interventions. This collaboration enhances overall care and provides a comprehensive treatment plan for our mutual clients.

Our telepsychiatry platform allows clients to receive care from the comfort of their homes, reducing wait times and ensuring safety, especially in the current health climate. Our treatment protocols are grounded in the latest research and clinical guidelines, ensuring your clients receive the highest standard of care. To further support our collaborative efforts, I will be asking each client to sign an ROI so that you and I can collaborate. I would like to think that this open communication will lead to improved outcomes.

Although we are out-of-network for the majority of insurance carriers, we will assist clients in determining their out-of-network coverage before their visit (when possible) and, although we require full payment for service before appointments, we will send a bill to the client’s insurance provider so they can reimburse the client directly for care received. Please note, this is the extent to which we will be involved with the interaction between your client and their health insurance carrier. As we know, health care is expensive and not terribly equitable. Ascend Psychiatry is committed to providing care to individuals who may be struggling financially with 10% of our total care dedicated to an affordable sliding scale fee schedule and offering pro bono services to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder access to quality mental health services. See more here.

Referring to our telepsychiatry services is straightforward, simply direct your clients to our website where they can read about our services and schedule an initial appointment. We have a robust Client Portal that allows for scheduling appointments, sending and receiving documents, and communicating with their provider. We prioritize quick access to care, ensuring your clients can be seen at the earliest convenience. We maintain open lines of communication, providing regular updates and collaborating on treatment plans to ensure your clients’ needs are met comprehensively.

I would be delighted to discuss how we can work together to support your clients’ mental health needs. Please feel free to reach out me directly if you have any questions or would like more information about our telepsychiatry services at admin@ascendpsychiatricservices.com or at (507) 295-3530.

Thank you for considering Ascend Psychiatry as a partner in care. I look forward to the possibility of working together!

Warm regards,

Joseph Reis PMHNP-C
Ascend Psychiatry