Julia Schwab, Therapist in Studio City, California — Zencare
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Julia M Schwab

Julia M Schwab

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Master of Science, MS
California Accepting Online
Studio City, Beverly Grove Not Accepting In-person
Updated July 10, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Gender identity & transgender health
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem

Professional statement

Julia Schwab is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Studio City, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Julia specializes in working with the LGBTQ population. Many of Julia’s clients seek support in learning more about themselves, processing through difficult relationships or experiences, or growing their resilience. Julia also works with clients who have experienced trauma or discrimination because of their identity.

Julia tailors therapy to the client’s needs, as each client has unique experiences, backgrounds, and personalities. Julia is a strengths-based therapist, which means that all clients will explore their innate capabilities and discover what makes them unique. By creating a collaborative and trusting therapeutic space, Julia helps clients express their feelings, no matter what those feelings are. Julia also teaches clients coping skills to use outside of session in times of distress.

Julia earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Northridge. Sessions with Julia feel warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth. Julia strives to empower clients to live authentically, to find meaning in their everyday lives, and to practice effective self-care. Julia has over 16 years of experience working with clients in diverse settings and is passionate about helping folks of all backgrounds and identities.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Julia Schwab is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $190 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week

Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-5pm
  • Tue 9am-5pm
  • Wed 9am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Studio City practice
11712 Moorpark Ave, Studio City, California 91604
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-5pm
  • Tue 9am-5pm
  • Wed 9am-5pm
  • Thu 11am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Beverly Grove practice
566 S San Vicente Blvd , #101, Los Angeles, California 90048
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-6pm
  • Tue 9am-6pm
  • Wed 9am-6pm
  • Thu 11am-8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

Julia Schwab Therapy, Mental Health Therapist, 2018 - Present
Mens Health Foundation, Medical Social Worker, 2018 - 2021
LA LGBT Center, Medical Social Worker, 2015 - 2018
Private Practice, Mental Health Therapist Intern, 2016 - 2018
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Mental Health Therapist Intern, 2013 - 2015
LA LGBT Center, Mental Health Therapist Intern, 2011 - 2013

California State University Northridge, Masters Of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage/Family Therapy, 2012
University of California, Santa Cruz, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2009

Licensure

California: 104811

Languages

English