Julia Schafermeyer (she/they), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, has operated her counseling business since 2011. She’s an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist; Certified in EMDR trauma therapy; and a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist trained through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. Julia taught Theory and Methods of Sexual Therapy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for 10 years and, on occasion, Ethics and Practicum courses. She volunteer coordited trainings for the KC Queer Affirming Therapist Guild for 7 years, facilitating events for other local therapists. Before that, she worked at a domestic violence shelter for 5 years, providing individual and group therapy and crisis intervention. She also worked in career services, providing assistance in finding good career fit. Julia began her counseling training after witnessing a great need for therapy services when working as a paralegal.