Couples Therapy

Our most intense and engaging relationships are often with our intimate partners. In these relationships, recurring challenges can cause pain and doubt. You might feel like you've tried everything and don't know what to do next.

Many of us struggle with expressing our needs and desires to our partners and are looking for a safe space to explore how to communicate effectively. We are striving to discover methods to create the meaningful relationships we aspire to have.

-There is Always a Way-

Need Help? I would love to speak with you.

You may be in a place where:

  • Your partner desires one thing, and you desire another

  • You are having a hard time integrating your needs and wants, whether sexual or not

  • You haven’t been able to share your needs and wants with our partner out of fear of rejection

  • You find yourself compromising more than you want

  • Your relationship isn’t what you hoped

  • You’re having trouble communicating the simplest of things to your partner

  • You have been in an unhappy relationship for a while

  • You want to make things better

I can get you to a place where:

  • You and your partner(s) actively listen to each other and understand each other's needs and desires

  • You and your partner(s) create open and safe spaces for discussing difficult topics and intimacy

  • You and your partner(s) have found happiness in the relationship

  • You are satisfied and clear about your relationship goals

  • You can have mutually beneficial conversations

  • You have a plan to address challenging moments and strengthen the relationship

Let's collaborate to help you discover the answers you seek in your relationship, overcome feelings of being stuck and disconnected from your loved ones, and move closer to your desired outcome. In couples therapy, we will explore new ways of expressing your wants and needs, leading to deeper connections. There's no need to wait; you could be closer to your loved ones sooner than you think.

Articulating your needs and authentic self can be challenging, but with the proper support, it's achievable. I am here to offer the assistance and security you need to cultivate the relationships you've always envisioned. 

-Build The Connections That Last-

I have assisted numerous couples in therapy to find the answers they were seeking, and I am committed to doing the same for you. With my training and experience in various couple therapy modalities, your relationship will become stronger than before. You will learn not only about your connection but also about the most important aspect: yourself.

I am committed to helping clients of all relationship diversities, including:

Monogamy

Monogamish

Consensual Non-Monogamy

 Open Relationship

 Swinging

Polyamory

Relationship Anarchists

BDSM Relationships

Sex Work/Adult Performer Relationships

Julia Schiffman, LCSW, CST, is a highly skilled couples therapist trained in Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan and Couples Therapy from the Gottman and Developmental Institute. She incorporates a variety of effective therapies, such as Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, tailored to meet the specific needs of each couple. Julia provides compassionate support and guidance for a wide range of relational therapy issues, including sexual satisfaction, emotional intimacy, life transitions, trauma recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship status change, and more. She is well-versed in various relationship styles and adept at navigating specific challenges with these unique dynamics.

Let’s Talk-Set Up Your Free Consultation

Please do not wait until it is too late!  Reach out and call me today so you can be a step closer to those you love.  I can be reached by email at therapy@juliaschiffmanmsw.com to schedule your free 20-minute consultation or first session today.