Julia

Julia Schwab

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“No matter how overwhelmed you may feel, change is always possible. I am warm, down to earth, playful, and empathetic. I aim to support you”

About Me

No matter how overwhelmed you feel, finding new ways forward is always possible. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space to explore relationship dynamics and strengthen connections. My empathetic and playful approach helps individuals, couples, and families build clearer communication. We can work together to understand patterns, supporting you to find clarity and lasting change. This approach suits those seeking genuine support and practical tools for healthier relationships.

Approach

Even in the thick of overwhelm, we focus on small, practical steps you can test between sessions to see what shifts. Sessions happen in my Los Angeles office or via secure online meetings, paced to your comfort and curiosity. I use gentle curiosity, playful exercises, and clear communication work to name patterns around anxiety, grief, stress, mood and relationship strain, then tailor simple tools you can practice. This collaborative, down-to-earth rhythm tends to help adults and couples seeking honest, tangible change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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.

  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

LMFT

Qualifications

California State University, Northridge

Service Areas

Julia Schwab Therapy

In-person

Los Angeles, California

United States