Julie Shaltry, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC
**CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS DUE TO FULL SCHEDULE
Specialties
- Couples & Marriage
- Relationship Issues
- Sexuality and Sexual Health
- Trauma & PTSD
Type of Therapy
- Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Sex Therapy
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Discernment Counseling
Patient Population
- Adults (18+)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in couples & marriage. My goal is to help couples achieve a secure connection and heal from old wounds that may be impacting their relationship satisfaction. I help couples with a variety of concerns including sexual issues, infidelity, communication struggles, emotional closeness and intimacy. I am committed to providing an affirming, inclusive, and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in the richness of diverse identities and experiences, and I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions feel seen, respected, and empowered.
I also believe in an attachment model to understanding relationships: that we either learned connection was safe and comforting or we learned it was not. These early messages about safety in relationships have a meaningful impact what happens when we try to be close to others. Understanding what you have learned about connection, safety and yourself are central to the work we will do together.
For sex therapy clients: I offer a nonjudgmental, sex-positive space that affirms and supports clients engaged in consensual kink, BDSM, and alternative relationship structures. I recognize the importance of autonomy, informed consent, and open communication, and I strive to provide care that respects and honors each individual’s unique identity and experience.
A little more about me:
- I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan.
- I have earned the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC #C-03542) from the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP).
- I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC #695594).
- I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
- I am a trained EFT Therapist.
- I am a Level 2 Gottman Couples Counselor.
- I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist.
- I am a trained Discernment Counselor.
- I am trained in IFS/IFIO Therapy.
- I am a counseling supervisor, meaning I train counseling students and limited licensed professionals.
- I am a professional member of the American Counseling Association (#6329462), the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association (MMHCA), the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT #1403930), The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA #100111463) and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).
I look forward to working with you and your partner on creating a healthy, satisfying and passionate relationship.