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Meet Juliana!

Again- thank you for being here! I’m the practice owner here at Green Room Optimal Wellness and I’m excited to share small steps toward expanding my practice! These small steps will be intentional, as I want to nurture what I feel passionate about and maintain a strong focus on my caseload. A large part of the work I do is ensuring that we have a strong therapeutic alliance which means that you deserve to know a bit about myself to allow our alliance to form and create safety and trust!

I was born in raised in central Pennsylvania where I grew up playing sports, spending a TON of time outdoors, and sharing new music with my friends. I still enjoy being active, spending time outside with my dogs, and exploring new music to share with my friends, family, and wife.

I went to Pennsylvania State University for my undergraduate work and immediately moved to Pittsburgh to further my education. While I was in Pittsburgh, I met my now-wife, who was there for work. We spent a handful of weeks together before her time in Pittsburgh was up and she had to return back home to Nashville. Upon completing my program at Carlow University, I moved to Nashville to pursue my relationship more seriously and start my post-graduate career.

I’ve been in private practice since 2021 and have also enjoyed working in non-profit settings, inpatient psychiatric settings, and therapeutic camps. Regardless of the environment, I take pride in building strong working relationships and allowing client-centered care to remain my focus.

Favorite Food: Ice cream

Favorite Hobby: Film photography

Favorite Self-Care: Exploring new music

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Animal: Giraffe!!
But also, MY ANIMALS. I have two tuxedo cats, Billy and Mr. Pickles, and two dogs, Dozer and Kona.

Juliana’s Fees for Services:

  • A 50-minute session is $175.

    A 90-minute session is $250.

    “Mini-Intensives” are 2 or 3 hour options are available at $375 and $550.

    Sliding scale rates are limited and offered when available and applicable.

  • A 50-minute session is $250.

    A 90-minute session is $375.

    “Mini-Intensives” are 2 or 3 hour options are available at $525 and $775.

    Sliding scale rates are limited and offered when available and applicable.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 3 business days before your medical service or item.

    You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call [800-985-3059].

  • If you require financial assistance, I do offer income-based sliding scale options. You may mention this in our consultation and if applicable, I will send a sliding scale application to be completed to further assess sliding scale rates.

  • Cancellations made without 24-hour notice will be billed full price, therefore a credit card charge authorization is required for scheduling. If you are scheduled for a 2-hour or 3-hour “Mini-Intensive”, the cancellation window is 48-hours. We are humans so there are exceptions for emergencies and illnesses. I simply ask for open communication.

Meet Ushta!

I am currently a second-year Counseling Psychology Doctoral student at the University of Memphis. I earned my master’s degree from Santa Clara University in Counseling Psychology with a dual emphasis in Health Psychology and LGBTQIA+ Counseling. During this time, I gained clinical experience working at a Community College supporting young adults through this important life-transition. I also had the opportunity to work at a specialized branch of a Community Mental Health Clinic that supported Transitional Age Youth in the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

In therapeutic practice, I adopt an integrative approach using aspects of person-centered approaches including queer and feminist therapy while combining constructivist approaches that focus on meaning and meaning making. I strive to adapt my approach to the needs of my clients to ensure that they feel seen, heard and supported.

I have a special interest in issues related to sex therapy, sexuality, sexual and gender identity development, Self-esteem, Self-care and wellbeing. I have experience working with the college age population as well as those in academic settings. I also hold deep value in supporting therapists in training through their journey in becoming helping professionals.

I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy and the additional support that it provides. I value openness, authenticity and intentionality and do my best to bring these traits into my therapeutic relationships. Outside of school and clinical work, I enjoy spending time with my partner, going on walks, watching movies/shows, listening to music, and going to concerts.

Favorite Food: Chocolate Cake

Favorite Hobby: Listening to music

Favorite Self-Care: Spending time with my partner

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Animal: Dogs

Ushta’s Fees for Services:

  • A 50-minute session is $80 with sliding scale rates are available upon request.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

    Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 3 business days before your medical service or item.

    You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

    Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call [800-985-3059].

  • If you require a reduced fee, I am happy to discuss this with you in your consultation call and settle on a rate that gives you the accessibility of therapy without the financial barrier.

  • Because a time commitment is made to you and held exclusively for you, you will be responsible for the full session fee for cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice.

To reach the best versions of ourselves, we must first acknowledge where we are in this moment.

From there, we can GROW.

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