BEGIN YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY.

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PROVIDING INCLUSIVE CARE

At Skylight Ascend Wellness, we provide culturally responsive and inclusive psychiatric care designed to meet the diverse needs of every individual. Our practice specializes in affirming mental health services for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, with a strong commitment to supporting Black mental health, gender diversity, and cultural identity. We strive to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment where clients from all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and valued.

Your experiences matter—and so does your healing.
Let’s build your path to wellness, together.

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“"It's okay to ask for help. You’re not broken—you’re becoming."

OUR SERVICES

CONDITIONS WE TREAT

At our virtual psychiatry practice, we understand that mental health is personal—and so is your care. We take a compassionate, individualized approach to treatment, working with you to uncover root causes, build on your strengths, and create sustainable strategies for emotional wellness. We specialized in various conditions.

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Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life."

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    Talk Therapy

    Online. This is designated for individuals to process and explore their thoughts. Typically meetings are weekly or bi-weekly. Book now.

    60-mins | $175

    45-mins | $135

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    Psychiatric Sessions

    Online. This time is spent evaluating physical and mental provide medication to alleviate mental health symptoms. This includes brief talk therapy. Book now.

    Initial 60-mins | $220

    Follow-up 30-mins | $120

    Follow-up 20-mins | $100

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    Percision Medicine and Lab Testing

    Precision medicine psychiatry uses your unique genetic biology—to create a personalized mental health treatment plan tailored specifically for you. Through advanced lab testing and pharmacogenomic analysis, we identify the most effective medications, supplements, and lifestyle supports to optimize your mental wellness with fewer side effects. Email for pricing.

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    Weight Management

    Online. Cash-pay only. This services involves review of weight loss goals, customized diet and exercise plan. Lab order. Prescription for weight loss medications. Submission of prior authorization to insurance company if needed. Book now.

    Initial 30-mins | $100
    Follow-up 15-mins | $50

ACCEPTED INSURANCES

We believe that mental health care should be accessible to anyone who has a need.  Our provider is in network with most commercial insurance plans in IL and MN. Our team makes an effort to verify your insurance before your visit. Patients should also contact their plan member services to ensure they have coverage for virtual care. Below is a list of insurance plans we currently accept. If you don't see your insurance plan listed, contact our office or your insurance plan for assistance. 

Accepted insurances in Illinois:

United Healthcare (Optum)

Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Oxford (Optum)

Oscar (Optum)

Carelon Behavioral Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Cigna

Aetna

Ascension (SmartHealth)

Humana – Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

Medica

Accepted plans in FL, MN, WA, UT, AZ, CO, NV, and NM:

Aetna

Cigna

Carelon (AZ, CO, IL, FL, and MN only)

Anthem BCBS (CO only)

We are currently self-pay only in Vermont, Delaware, and Connecticut.


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testimonials

"From my very first virtual psychiatry session, I felt heard, understood, and never judged. The personalized medication management plan helped improve my mood, focus, and daily functioning. If you're looking for compassionate and expert mental health care, this is the place to start."
Renita, Age 36

"After having my baby, I didn’t feel like myself and struggled with constant worry and sadness. The postpartum depression care I received here was both compassionate and professional. Through the convenient virtual sessions, I was able to start treatment for perinatal anxiety and depression without ever leaving home—which made all the difference during that difficult time."
Kammy, Age 29

"The holistic approach to mental health—including lab testing, lifestyle coaching, and medication—was exactly what I needed. I finally found relief from my depression and anxiety symptoms through personalized, virtual mental health care."
Cyn, Age 48