It is normal to feel some type of worry and concern about general or specific things in your lives. However, when these worries and concerns become part of your daily life and they affect your emotional well-being; then, you could be suffering from an Anxiety Disorder. In general, when someone feels anxious, the person feels that she/he is not having control of their lives.
The person feels fear of the unknown, of the future and as a result, feels vulnerable as they do not have control over what they do not know. Types of Anxiety Disorders are General Anxiety, Social Anxiety or Social Phobia, Panic Attacks, Phobias and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Sometimes we are not aware of our feelings and emotions and how they are affecting our lives.
The person feels fear of the unknown, of the future and as a result, feels vulnerable as they do not have control over what they do not know. Types of Anxiety Disorders are General Anxiety, Social Anxiety or Social Phobia, Panic Attacks, Phobias and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Sometimes we are not aware of our feelings and emotions and how they are affecting our lives.
Services
Our mission at Ascent Psychology is to offer a supportive and caring environment to help each client achieve healthy psychological functioning and wellbeing with a highly experienced qualified clinical psychologist. Ascent Psychology was established in 2014 by Francisco J. Rivas Rivero, a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist.
We provide diverse range of psychological and therapeutic counseling services to adolescents and adults. It is normal to feel some worry and concern about general or specific things in your life. However, when these worries and fears become part of your daily life, and they affect your emotional well-being; then, you could be suffering from an Anxiety Disorder.
To access the Medicare Scheme, you need to visit your general practitioner (GP), psychiatrist or pediatrician and ask for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). If you qualify, now you are entitled to a maximum of 20 sessions per calendar year. Our consultation fee is $260.55 per session for individual therapy.
Reviews (10)
Roland Quast
Dec 24, 2021
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I feel very lucky having chosen Francisco to ask for help. In the last 5 months he helped me overcome a great deal of anxiety and loneliness. He has helped to stop me from rationalising my thoughts as a defense mechanism that prevents me from being connected to life. He is always understanding and always on your side, especially when your inner-voice thinks you don't deserve it. Thank you so much, Francisco.
Lana L.
Dec 12, 2021
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Iker Olalde
Aug 13, 2021
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Jason Matsis
Aug 04, 2021
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Thank you Francisco for teaching me important values and boundaries about myself. I have been working with him for 9 months and has helped me more then I had expected from processing a personal diagnosis to understanding and teaching self respect and self love and accountability. A very genuine person who has a strong passion for helping people. Thank you again.
Adriana Rodriguez
Jun 07, 2021
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Francisco is an amazing psychologist, I've been seeing him on and off for about 6 years now and I have never been disappointed. He clearly cares about his patients and will go the extra mile to help you out.
I will be forever thankful for his service and professionalism, could not recommend him enough!!
Thank you, Francisco!!
🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧
I will be forever thankful for his service and professionalism, could not recommend him enough!!
Thank you, Francisco!!
🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧
Adriana Haynes
Mar 10, 2021
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Francisco is a gentleman who helps people realise that there is more to the story and you are not the one at fault. He is very easy going and helped me become the person that I am today. He is very good at giving you positive criticism and making you aware that in certain environments you should be mindful of what you say and whom you say it to. I highly recommend him to anyone as he will see anyone regardless of the state you live in.
Allegra Di Norcia Vezza
Nov 08, 2020
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I came across Francisco’s practice thanks to a recommendation.
When visiting for the first time you can expect to be heard and receive a treatment plan suggestion. Francisco is really professional and will take in consideration any limitations you may have.
I am a frequent patient at the practice and I have to say that I truly look forward to every appointment. I have grown significantly (at my own pace) and he will be happy to help you too.
The space is welcoming, it has great lighting and provides a calm and private environment for every patient.
The location provides limited parking in
When visiting for the first time you can expect to be heard and receive a treatment plan suggestion. Francisco is really professional and will take in consideration any limitations you may have.
I am a frequent patient at the practice and I have to say that I truly look forward to every appointment. I have grown significantly (at my own pace) and he will be happy to help you too.
The space is welcoming, it has great lighting and provides a calm and private environment for every patient.
The location provides limited parking in
Katie
Aug 14, 2020
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I cannot recommend Francisco enough. After visiting multiple other psychologists, I have never found someone I “clicked” with and never seemed to benefit from therapy. Francisco has helped me come a long way with my mental health in two months, as well as develop self confidence and learn about myself. I recommend him to anyone looking for a good Psychologist.
Sabina Mehicevic
Jun 27, 2020
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I have been seeing Francisco Rivas of Ascent Psychology for more than three years now. Being in therapy helped me overcome my grief and deal with emotional and relationship issues.
Francisco has been professional, caring and supportive and patiently let me grow at my own pace. He listens and make sure he understands me. I am comfortable with expressing my feelings, thoughts and emotions.
Throughout this time, I developed trust in Francisco and his approach to therapy. The therapy has helped me heal and understand my own emotions and feelings, deal with them and improve relationships with those
Francisco has been professional, caring and supportive and patiently let me grow at my own pace. He listens and make sure he understands me. I am comfortable with expressing my feelings, thoughts and emotions.
Throughout this time, I developed trust in Francisco and his approach to therapy. The therapy has helped me heal and understand my own emotions and feelings, deal with them and improve relationships with those
Alazne Alberdi Alvaro
Sep 25, 2019
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Francisco is an excellent Psychologist. He is very professional and skilled practitioner - the best psychologist I've ever had!
I can't recommend him more highly, he's helped me so much in the past months. My emotional wellbeing has improved hugely thanks to him.
Give him a try if you need it. You won't be disappointed.
I can't recommend him more highly, he's helped me so much in the past months. My emotional wellbeing has improved hugely thanks to him.
Give him a try if you need it. You won't be disappointed.
