for Perfectionists & People-Pleasers
Therapist & Counseling in Fort Collins CO for Anxiety, Perfectionism & More
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or people-pleasing—patterns that may have once helped them succeed or feel safe but now feel impossible to maintain.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with burnout, or losing yourself to perfectionism, you’re not alone. These feelings can show up in many ways, whether it’s the drive to overachieve, the need to please others, or the constant worry that you’re not enough. It’s exhausting, and it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck.
Welcome! I’m Julia.
I know what it’s like to appear put-together on the outside while feeling anxious and drained on the inside from trying so hard. For years, I measured my worth by how well I could anticipate others’ needs, avoid mistakes, and stay in control. It took time and support to learn that peace doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from connection, flexibility, and self-trust. Now, as a therapist, I work with teens and adults who are tired of feeling “never enough,” helping them respond to themselves with more compassion, clarity, and calm.
My approach blends curiosity, evidence-based tools, and trauma-informed care. Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots of your stress and self-doubt, and how they might be keeping you in survival mode. I’ll help you challenge the inner critic, build emotional regulation skills, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been ignored or overprotected. This work isn’t about becoming a “better” version of yourself—it’s about becoming more you!
📞 Call or Text: (970) 658-1006
📩 Email: therapy@juliaschafer.com
Therapy in Fort Collins CO for Teens & Adults Navigating Anxiety, OCD & Burnout

Compassionate Counseling in Fort Collins CO for People-Pleasing & Identity
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-Focused Talk Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Unified Protocol (UP)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)