I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), and an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinician. I am passionate about working  with adults and adolescents to help them feel heard, understood, and accepted. My areas of specialty include suicide, eating disorders, self-harm, depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, CPTSD, identity issues, and self-esteem. 

I believe that how you think and interact with the world around you greatly impacts your emotions, relationships with others, and your mood. Therefore, in our work together, we will explore how your experiences impact your life and shape your view of self and others, how you feel and think about things, and how all of this impacts your overall mood and behavior. 

I believe therapy is a collaborative process to help you reach your personal goals and improve your well-being.  Together, we will develop a treatment plan that helps you achieve these goals.  Overtime, we will work to help you gain deeper understanding about yourself and make changes, when necessary, in order to make life more satisfying for you. 

I attended Mercer University where I earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015.  I have been practicing for a little over 10 years. I am married with two children. In my free time, I love to be creative, read, listen to music, and spend time with my family, friends, and cats (emphasis on the cats ^..^).

• Adults and Teens ages 13+

• Individual Counseling ($170 per 50 minute session)

• Individual DBT Counseling + 24 Hour Phone Consultation ($190 per 50 minute session) 

• Family Therapy (Adults w/Teen children; Adult Parent w/Adult Children; Parenting sessions for boundary setting) ($200 per 50 minute session)

• Free 15 Minute Phone Consultations for New or Prospective Clients

• Private/Self-Pay (Superbill provided by request)

• Sliding Scaled/Reduced rate available per request as available/needed

Are you looking for a counseling supervisor? Look no further! I am now accepting new counseling supervisees via telehealth in the state of GA! 

I offer individual and/or group supervision. Dates of availability are flexible, and I will do my best to be accommodating to you and your client case load! Fees for supervision will be discussed individually.

A little bit about me… I have been practicing since 2015, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor (CPCS). I am a Mercer University alumnus and have a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a private practice that participates in a group practice in Roswell, GA, and I provide services to clients all over the state of GA!

I specialize in eating disorders, suicidality, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, CPTSD, and identity issues. I work with adolescents and adults ages 13+. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have been practicing full protocol DBT since 2015. Additionally, I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM). I work from a client centered and relational approach and develop treatment plans with my clients that best fit their needs, and I can help you do the same!

As a clinical supervisor, I practice from a compassionate, flexible, and curious position. I want to help you develop your own set of skills, apply what you learned in school, and figure out how to navigate your clients’ unique needs. I’m here to support you as a therapist while you support your clients.

Additionally, I will help you navigate developing a specialty, private practice, marketing, and applying for licensure. I’d love the opportunity to join you on your journey toward becoming an LPC!

I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to be a tool for guidance, support, and feedback when necessary. Depending on your goals, we will discuss different treatment interventions that may be helpful to you. I have intensive training and extensive clinical experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Additionally, I have training and extensive clinical experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT),  Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),  Somatic Therapy, Strengths-based approaches, Mindfulness-based approaches, Collaborate Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS), and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM). Together we will design a treatment plan that works for you based on your goals, needs, and preferences.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)  is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is used as an effective treatment for emotion dysregulation. DBT focuses on balancing acceptance and change. Acceptance that some things we experience we cannot change and therefore must accept, while other times we may need to accept that we must change; ourselves and/or our enviroment. DBT is a combination approach using individual therapy, phone coaching in between sessions for emergency behavior reduction and skills acquisition, and group skills classes. Clients learn skills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that they can apply to creating a life worth living. DBT works well to target multiple treatment goals making it an effective treatment for those struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, borerline personality disorder, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, and chronic suicidal or self-harming behaviors. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about DBT, feel free to discuss this during your 15 minute consultation or first session. 

The America Counseling Association (ACA) defines trauma as, “any event or experience that leads to extreme emotional distress or psychological impairment, encompassing physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as experiences like discrimination, natural disasters, and institutional policies. Trauma is not just the event itself but the individual's personal experience of it as harmful or life-threatening, resulting in lasting adverse effects on their mental, emotional, and social well-being." 

People who have experienced sexual assault, physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, military combat, witnessing another's death, and/or natural disasters may have symptoms ranging from mood disorders to acute post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) depending on the nature and the length of duration of their experiences.  

Unfortunately, some individuals may experience more than one or repeated traumatic events in their life. CPTSD occurs when an individual experiences repeated traumas, often paired with no way to escape. Examples of this are abusive family environments, domestic violence, long-term sexual violence, living in environments with repeated exposure to violence and death (war zones), and/or experiencing long-term neglect.

PTSD symptoms may include:
- Flashbacks
- Intrusive memories
- Nightmares
- Sleep Issues
- Avoidance of things that remind you of the trauma
- Hyperarousal Symptoms
Irritability, on the look-out for danger, and/or emotional outbursts
- Mood disturbances
Anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, anger

CPTSD symptoms may include:
- Flashbacks
- Intrusive memories
- Nightmares
- Sleep Issues
- Avoidance of things that remind you of the trauma
- Hyperarousal Symptoms
Irritability, on the look-out for danger, emotional outbursts
- Mood disturbances
Anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, anger
- Relationship Issues
Finding it hard to connect  to others,  difficulty maintaining friendships or intimate relationship
- Emotion Dysregulation
Difficulty controlling your emotions, intense emotional reactions, reacting disproportionately to situations, emotions may not always match reality

Individuals who experience a traumatic event may not develop PTSD. An individual may develop depression or anxiety in response to trauma, or sometimes, an individual may not experience any symptoms in response to a traumatic event.  Traumatic or intense events do not always cause PTSD, CPTSD, or a mental health condition. Each person's response to experiences in their life is unique. A trained therapist can help you determine the best treatment for your symptoms. 

Email me: Julia@jfhtherapy.com

Call me: 770-910-2753 ext. 707

• Suicide Ideation: Assessment and Treatment

• Suicide Awareness and Prevention

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

• Eating Disorders: Body Image and Body Positivity

• Depression

• Anxiety

Julia Harris Psychotherapy, LLC

1755 Woodstock Rd. Suite 200 Roswell GA, 30075

770-910-2753 ext. 707, julia@jfhtherapy.com, www.jfhtherapy.com

YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE

 MEDICAL BILLS

(OMB Control Number: 0938-1401)

When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgicalcenter, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.

What is “balance billing” (sometimes called “surprise billing”)?

When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs,     such as a copayment, coinsurance, and/or a deductible. You may have other costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit a health care facility that isn’t in your health plan’s network.

“Out-of-network” describes providers and facilities that haven’t signed a contract with your health plan. Out-of-network providers may be permitted to bill you for the difference between what your plan agreed to pay and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing.” This amount is likely more than in-network costs for the same service and might not count toward your annual out-of-pocket limit.

“Surprise billing” is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you can’t control who is involved in your care - like when you have an emergency or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider.

You are protected from balance billing for:

Emergency services

If you have an emergency medical condition and get emergency services from an out-of-network provider or facility, the most the provider or facility may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount (such as copayments and coinsurance). You can’t be balance billed for these emergency services. This includes services you may get after you’re in stable  condition, unless you give written consent and give up your protections not to be balanced billed for these post-stabilization services.

Certain services at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center

When you get services from an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, certain providers there may be out-of-network. In these cases, the most those providers may bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount. This applies to emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivistservices. These providers can’t balance bill you and may not ask you to give up your protections  not to be balance billed.

If you get other services at these in-network facilities, out-of-network providers can’t balance  bill you unless you givewritten consent and give up your protections.

You’re never required to give up your protection from balance billing. You also aren’t required to get care out-of-network. You can choose a provider or facility in your plan’s network.

When balance billing isn’t allowed, you also have the following protections:

·       You are only responsible for paying your share of the cost (like the copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles that you would pay if the provider or facility was in-network). Your health plan will pay out-of-network providers andfacilities directly.

·       Your health plan generally must:

o   Cover emergency services without requiring you to get approval for services in advance (priorauthorization).

o   Cover emergency services by out-of-network providers.

o   Base what you owe the provider or facility (cost-sharing) on what it would pay an in-network provider or facility and show that amount in your explanation of benefits.

o   Count any amount you pay for emergency services or out-of-network services toward your deductibleand out-of-pocket limit.

If you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, you may contact: The Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, 404-656-2881, sos.ga.gov

Visit https://www.cms.gov/files/document/model-disclosure-notice-patient-protections-against-surprise-billing-providers-facilities-health.pdf for more information about your rights under Federal law.