Sejal Mehta, MD
Co-founder
Sejal brings clinical strategy, medical governance, and a deep commitment to making behavioral healthcare more connected and humane.
Our story
Care that moves at the speed of safety.
Ascent was created by people who have spent years building behavioral health programs in the field—and who wanted to make room for a more human experience of healing.
Why we created Ascent
A different kind of space for healing.
Before Ascent, our founders worked together in the field building programs for large organizations. We saw what was possible—and where traditional systems could leave people feeling rushed, fragmented, or disconnected from their own experience.
We created Ascent to offer something more intentional: a space where clients can move at the speed of safety. That means building trust before asking for vulnerability, honoring each person's pace, and making care feel possible in the middle of real life.
Our work is rooted in accessible care that goes beyond the clinic. We connect mind and body between sessions, create practical pathways for everyday regulation, and meet clients where they are—not where a system expects them to be.
Our mission & values
The whole person belongs in the room.
Accessible by design
We make high-quality, trauma-informed care easier to understand, enter, and use.
Safety before depth
We prioritize consent, stabilization, choice, and the right to move at your own pace.
Connected between sessions
We help clients connect mind and body through practical skills that travel into everyday life.
The people behind Ascent
Built by behavioral health leaders.
Our founding team brings clinical, operational, and strategic experience together to build care that feels both rigorous and deeply human.
Dwight Lacy
Co-founder
Dwight brings enterprise strategy and commercialization experience, with a focus on building care systems that work for people and providers.
Brittany Sperry, LCSWS
Co-founder
Brittany translates clinical operations into meaningful, functional workflows that keep the human experience at the center of care.
Our staff
A team to help you move forward.
From your first conversation to ongoing therapy, our team is here to make the next step feel clear and supported.
Becca Smith, LPC
CEO
Becca leads Ascent with more than 15 years of behavioral health leadership across inpatient and outpatient care, bringing a clear focus on thoughtful, human-centered clinical systems.
Jasmine Jordan, LMSW
Intake Coordinator
Jasmine helps each person feel welcomed, informed, and supported as they take the first step toward finding the right level of care.
Jada Carter, MA
Therapist
Jada offers therapy grounded in warmth, practical skills, and the belief that healing can look different for everyone.
You do not have to do this alone.
When you are ready, we are here to help you find the next right step.
Schedule a confidential consultation