About
They offer in-person and telehealth services, providing evidence-based and trauma-informed care using approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and EFT. Their team of licensed mental health professionals, counselors, and therapists are experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. They provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, medication management, ketamine-assisted therapy, and telehealth counseling, among other services. With multiple locations throughout Southern Utah and Nevada, including St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane, Richfield, Delta, and Mesquite, they strive to make the process simple, supportive, and centered on each client's unique journey.
Insurance & payment
Malia McDermott - Ascend Counseling Kids & Teens accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, EMI Health, Public Employees Health Program, Regence, and SelectHealth.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- EMI Health
- Public Employees Health Program
- SelectHealth
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Therapy
Provides a confidential space to address challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship struggles, and other mental health concerns.
Couples Counseling
Helps partners improve communication, repair trust, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional intimacy through life's challenges.
Family Therapy
Can help families navigate parenting challenges, blended family transitions, adolescent behavioral concerns, grief, and communication difficulties.
Medication Management
Ensures clients get the proper treatment tailored to their needs, with expert guidance and ongoing support.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Offers fast relief and lasting healing by helping the brain reset and grow, combined with counseling.
Telehealth Counseling
Provides secure online therapy for clients across Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and Indiana.