Julia

Miss Julia Schiffman

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“Are you hiding who you really are? Do you feel lost in your relationship and unsure where to go? You deserve the relationship you desire with yourself and those you love most. I am a sex and relationship therapist, and it is my mission to help you make the connections you’ve been craving.”

About Me

Are you hiding who you really are, or feeling lost in your relationships? I can help you find your way forward. As a sex and relationship therapist, I help you make the connections you've been craving. We explore your authentic self and foster the relationships you truly desire. Clients often discover clarity and confidence, building a more connected and fulfilling life.

Approach

When people arrive feeling unseen or stuck, I help them notice the small patterns that keep closeness and pleasure out of reach. In San Diego or securely online, in English, sessions move at a steady, curious pace—focused, compassionate, and practical. We try brief experiments in-session and small, doable practices between meetings to address shame, trauma, sexual concerns and queer relationship dynamics, tuning tools to your rhythm. This way of working often fits adolescents, adults and couples ready for honest change.
Contact Julia

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

    Learn more about Shame
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Southern California

University of San Diego

University of Michigan

Service Areas

Point Loma

In-person & Online

San Diego, California

United States