Meet Our Medical Team
Dr. Jason Lulejian, DO, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Medical Director for our facility.
Dr. Jason Lulejian is a distinguished psychiatrist and an esteemed medical director, renowned for his contributions to the field of mental health, with a special focus on eating disorders. With a career spanning over six years, Dr. Lulejian has dedicated his expertise to improving mental health care through innovative treatments and compassionate care.
Currently serving as an Associate Medical Director at Valera Health, Dr. Lulejian leads telehealth services for individuals battling severe mental illness, demonstrating his commitment to making mental health care accessible to all. His role involves collaboration with Mindbloom, pioneering psychedelic psychiatry to offer groundbreaking treatments.
Dr. Lulejian's career is highlighted by his tenure as Medical Director of Addiction Services at Samaritan Medical Center, where he applied his profound knowledge in addiction psychiatry to aid those struggling with substance use disorders. His multifaceted experience includes significant positions in correctional, veterans, and general psychiatry, reflecting his versatility and dedication to mental health care.
A passionate educator, Dr. Lulejian is an adjunct faculty member at several prestigious institutions, where he shares his knowledge and insights with future medical professionals. His expertise is further recognized through multiple certifications, publications, and awards in psychiatry.
Dr. Lulejian holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of HealthSciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from UC Santa Barbara. Board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as in Addiction Medicine, he brings a comprehensive approach to treating mental health disorders.
Committed to improving the quality and outcomes of mental health care, especially for underserved populations, Dr. Lulejian embodies the integration of technology and compassion in transforming behavioral health care.
Jenelle is a board certified physician assistant with 10 years of experience working in various areas of medicine including emergency medicine, urgent care, family practice, and psychedelic assisted therapy. She is also a holistic wellness practitioner and psychedelic facilitator who believes in taking a holistic approach to health and wellness, taking all aspects of a person’s existence, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, psychological, etc. into consideration.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Bloomsburg University and a master’s degree in Health Sciences and Physician Assistant studies from Lock Haven University. She completed a post graduate fellowship in Emergency Medicine at Albany Medical Center and completed post graduate training in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy at SoundMind Institute.
Jenelle is a nature lover, animal lover, adventure seeker, dreamer, free spirit, and free thinker who is passionate about learning, the healing arts, music, dance, consciousness studies, trauma informed care, spirituality, creative expression and interior design and decorating. She is a Pennsylvania native and loves the connection to nature that living in beautiful Pennsylvania provides.
Emily has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Cedar crest college as well as a bachelors in developmental psychology from Lehigh University. She works full-time as a neonatal intensive care nurse. She also has a history of experience working in a support role for children with behavioral health and autism.
Ms. Welhous-Gonzalez joins Blue Ridge with a degree in Nursing from Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing in New York, and is a Registered Nurse in both Pennsylvania and New York.
She has over 32 years of experience in various medical settings, as well as experience with mental health. Ms. Welhous-Gonzalez previously served as Lead Registered Nurse at a medical facility, Assistant Director of Nursing at a facility, tutor for aspiring nurses, and served as an RN Nursing Supervisor.
Alyssa joins us with her first degree from Pennsylvania State University in Kinesiology and a nursing degree from DeSales University! She has 6 years of nursing experience, starting out in Labor & Delivery, and currently in the ICU. In addition to her part-time position in the ICU, Alyssa is also pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. She also loves teaching new nurses a love for the profession! Outside of her nursing profession, she spends all of her free time with her 2 young daughters and loves reading and spending time outside.
