Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez,
Founder
Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez,
Florida Psychiatrist and Founder of Ascend Psychiatry and Wellness
Conditions We Treat
About Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez
Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez is a licensed psychiatrist serving patients throughout Florida through telepsychiatry. As the founder of Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness, Dr. Gomez established the practice with a clear vision: to provide accessible, personalized mental health care that treats the whole person, not just symptoms. With years of experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, Dr. Cathleen Gomez brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every patient interaction. Her approach to psychiatry emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based treatment, and building lasting therapeutic relationships that support long-term wellness.
Why Dr. Gomez Founded Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness After Years of Practicing Psychiatry
Dr. Cathleen Gomez recognized a critical gap in mental health care: patients needed a psychiatrist who would truly listen, provide comprehensive care, and make treatment accessible across Florida. Traditional practice models often meant long wait times, rushed appointments, and limited access for patients in underserved areas. Dr. Gomez founded Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness to change that model. Through secure telepsychiatry, patients throughout Florida can access experienced psychiatric care without geographic barriers. Whether you're in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, or a rural community, Dr. Gomez provides the same high-quality, personalized treatment.
Dr. Cathleen Gomez's Approach to Psychiatric Treatment As a Florida Psychiatrist
Dr. Cathleen Gomez, MD specializes in comprehensive mental health evaluation and medication management for adults struggling with: • Depression and mood disorders • Anxiety disorders and panic attacks • Bipolar disorder • Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders • Other psychiatric concerns affecting daily life. Dr. Gomez believes effective psychiatric care requires more than prescriptions. She takes time to understand each patient's unique circumstances, coordinates with therapists and primary care providers when beneficial, and adjusts treatment plans based on your response and goals. Her patients appreciate her thoroughness, accessibility, and commitment to their mental health journey.
Collaborative, Integrated Mental Health Care
What sets Dr. Cathleen Gomez apart as a Florida psychiatrist is her commitment to integrated care. Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness includes not only psychiatric services but also allergy and immunology expertise, recognizing the important connections between immune function and mental health. This collaborative approach means Dr. Gomez can coordinate your psychiatric treatment with other aspects of your health, ensuring comprehensive care that addresses all factors affecting your wellbeing. She regularly works alongside therapists, counselors, and other medical specialists to provide coordinated treatment plans.
Convenient Telepsychiatry Throughout Florida
Dr. Cathleen Gomez provides telepsychiatry services to patients in every region of Florida. Through secure video appointments, you can meet with Dr. Gomez from the comfort and privacy of your own home. This approach to psychiatric care offers several advantages:
• No commute or time off work required
• Access to experienced psychiatric care regardless of your location in Florida
• Consistent care even if you travel within the state
• Comfortable, private setting for discussing sensitive mental health concerns
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your life
Dr. Gomez accepts Optum, Cigna, and Aetna insurance, with cash-pay options available for those without insurance coverage.
Education & Experience
Dr. Cathleen Jane Gomez is a licensed medical doctor specializing in psychiatry. Throughout her career, Dr. Gomez has provided psychiatric care to diverse patient populations, treating conditions ranging from common mood and anxiety disorders to more complex psychiatric presentations requiring careful medication management and ongoing monitoring.
Her experience includes evaluation and diagnosis of mental health conditions, psychopharmacology (medication management), treatment-resistant depression approaches, and coordination with multidisciplinary treatment teams. Dr. Gomez stays current with advances in psychiatric treatment through continuing medical education and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Patient-Centered Philosophy
"I founded Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness because I believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, expert psychiatric care," says Dr. Cathleen Gomez. "Mental health treatment shouldn't feel rushed or impersonal. My goal is to provide the time, attention, and expertise each patient needs to feel heard, understood, and supported in their journey toward better mental health." Dr. Gomez's patients consistently note her warm demeanor, clinical knowledge, and genuine investment in their wellbeing. She takes pride in helping patients regain control of their mental health and achieve their personal wellness goals.
Schedule an Appointment With Dr. Cathleen Gomez
If you're looking for an experienced Florida psychiatrist who takes time to listen and provides personalized treatment, Dr. Cathleen Gomez welcomes new patients throughout Florida. Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness offers telepsychiatry appointments for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health concerns. Dr. Gomez accepts Optum, Cigna, and Aetna insurance plans. To schedule a psychiatric evaluation with Dr. Cathleen Gomez, contact Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness today.