Julia Schiffman, MSW-San Diego, CA

Julia Schiffman, MSW-San Diego, CA
Name of Primary Practitioner
Julia Schiffman
Business Excerpt
My practice is Gender, Relationship, and Sexually Diverse (GRSD). I am more than proud to be serving this community and work to create safe spaces for you to feel affirmed and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and consenting nonmonogamy-poly relationships and have experience working with the kink/BDSM, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, swinger, and sex worker communities. I enjoy working with wherever the client is but also admire the complexity of overlapping identities we all carry in our lives.I can address a broad range of topics from depression and anxiety to relational and intimacy challenges, individually, as a couple, or as a family unit. Wherever you are on your journey, I would be honored to be your guide to a healthier, happier you.
Business Description

While kink, BDSM, and non-monogamy can play a uniquely healthy role in many people’s lives, integrating it into a loving, intimate relationship can be a challenge. Stigma is experienced by some who come to see me and, in any form, impedes the well-being of those who are exposed to it. Therefore, finding a San Diego Kink and Non-Monogamous Aware Therapist who can provide an open and non-judgmental space for you to discuss and affirm what is going on in your life is crucial.

My affirming therapy approach supports individuals of diverse sexualities communities, including kink, BDSM, consensual non-monogamy, swingers, polyamory, sex workers, and those in the adult novelty industry.  As an affirming therapist in San Diego, I wish to help you through the fear of being misunderstood, so we can get to the issues that are most pressing to you.

My approach to therapy is through relational models such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy.   Knowing yourself is the key to knowing why you behave and feel the way you do. Through self-exploration, you will develop better self-awareness.  You will understand why certain things elicit anxiety, and what makes you feel happy and satisfied, so you can use these newfound understandings to make sense of your emotions and reactions to outside stressors.

Do not waste another minute being paralyzed by fear of not being heard or supported for the life you live. We can explore together these and/or other life-related topics, knowing you are in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Gender of Practitioner
Female
Education/Training/Certifications
MSW, EFT, Gottman, Gender Therapy, LGBT Affirming Therapy,
Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
(619)623-4457
Business Contact Email
Business Address
9815 Carroll Canyon Rd Suite #101
Country
USA
State
California
ZIP Code
92131
Internet Based Business
Both Remote and Brick and Mortar
Do You Accept Insurance?
No
Tell us about the payment options you accept and any additional insurance details.
We can provide a monthly statement for you to submit to your insurance that require a diagnosis. The forms of payment we take take are cash, check, and card.
Poly Awareness Level
Knowledgeable
Kink Awareness Level
Knowledgeable
Swinger (Lifestyle) Awareness Level
Knowledgeable

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