Dr. Tatum
Matthew Tatum, PsyD received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. Early in his career, he played a key role in helping develop two integrated behavioral health departments for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fresno County. In 2015 he assumed the Executive Director role at First Steps Recovery. There he grew a […]
Jeff McCusker Jankovic
Jeffrey McCusker Jankovic is the Chief Financial Officer of Tatum Psychology Employment Group and affiliated practices. He has 42 years of operations, accounting, finance, and board member experience and has been a CFO, for 13 years. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He also has specialized training from […]
Alicia Alva
Meet Alicia Alva, our dedicated Chief Operating Officer of Mental Health Division, a distinguished figure in the field of behavioral health with a wealth of experience and expertise. Holding a Master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy, Alicia’s passion for enhancing mental health and well-being is palpable in her every endeavor. With a background […]
Jason Christopherson, PSYD, ABPP
Jason Christopherson, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. He is the only Board Certified Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychologist in Central California. Dr. Christopherson is a neuropsychologically trained clinical psychologist and has been working with children, teens, and families for over a […]
Stephanie Patrick
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice environments; including inpatient and outpatient settings. Her education includes a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a focus on Executive Healthcare as well as a Psychiatric […]
Megan Oliveira
Megan comes to Ascend with over a decade of experience working in strategic development and social impact in the non-profit, NGO, and foreign aid sector. She was a film producer at MSNBC and produced documentary and docu-series projects during her time there. Megan has a passion for helping underserved communities access the mental health and […]
Amanda Frantz
Amanda Frantz brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the Director of Outpatient Programs at Ascend. With a Master’s degree in Social Work, Amanda is deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse. Prior to her current position, Amanda served as the Program […]
Aaron Vargas, MS
Aaron Vargas has earned his Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from National University and a Bachelors in Criminology from CSU Fresno. Aaron comes to Ascend as an experienced Facility Manager for Short Term Residential Therapeutic Programs, where he has helped establish the treatment of new programs. Throughout Aaron’s career he has supported patients and […]
Tiffany Beltran, LMFT
Tiffany graduated from UC Riverside and Fresno State. She came to Ascend with extensive clinical experience as a Program Manager at Valley Recovery Center working with clients in an intensive outpatient setting for several years. She is passionate about working with children’s and their families who have experienced crime and more specifically, sexual abuse. Tiffany […]
Prioritizing Self-Care: The Key to Better Mental Health
Self-care is the practice of taking care of one’s physical, emotional, and mental health. It is a crucial part of maintaining overall wellness and preventing mental health issues. Self-care is not selfish; it is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. Today, we will discuss what self-care is, its importance, and how it can […]
