Julia Schafer Therapy

About Me

Julia Schafer, MSW, SWC
Julia Schafer, MSW, SWC
Julia Schafer, MSW, SWC
Therapy for anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing in Fort Collins, CO
Hi, I’m Julia! I’m really glad you’ve found your way here, and I hope this can be a space where you feel understood and supported.

I help teens and adults who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, or people-pleasing find their way back to calm, confidence, and clarity. I know how hard it can be to look like you have it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, unsure, or overwhelmed on the inside. As I learned how to show up for myself with more compassion and let go of impossible standards, I discovered tools that helped me heal—and now I’m here to walk alongside others as they do the same.

What You Can Expect
My goal as a therapist is to support you in understanding where these patterns come from, and to help you create new ways of showing up in your life that are aligned with your values, not just your stress.

I believe that therapy should help you make sense of your emotions—not just manage them. If you’re ready to stop holding it all together and start feeling more like yourself again, I’d love to work with you.

Specialties & Expertise
My work is especially focused on helping clients with:

Specialties & Expertise
My Approach
Therapy with me is a conversation. My style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I use evidence-based approaches like ACT, CBT, and ERP to help you explore what’s keeping you stuck and build practical tools to move forward. Together, we’ll work to create a space where you can slow down, be fully seen, and begin to shift the internal pressure that’s been weighing you down.
Therapy Modalities
Therapy Modalities
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Unified Protocol (UP)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Our work will be grounded in practical strategies and deep insight. I’ll support you in making meaningful shifts, without judgment and at a pace that feels right for you.

Professional Endorsements
“Julia’s attention to detail and trauma-informed clinical view are why it is so easy for me to send clients her way. Julia is warm and also sturdy, leaving you feeling taken care of and supported.” – Chelsea Frank, MA, LPCC, Owner at Butterfly Counseling
“Julia is not only warm and always considerate of her clients, but has a wealth of knowledge and someone who I can always ‘go to’ to consult with due to her insights in the field of therapy. Julia excels at working with and supporting clients with OCD.” – Christopher Kopper Roland, MA, LPCC, Owner at Trust in Your Goodness Counseling
“Julia is an incredible therapist with a strong desire to help clients reach their full potential. Julia has a warm and engaging presence to match her strong clinical skillset. Julia works hard to ensure her clients meet their goals.” – Rebecca Arbach, MSW, LCSW, ACS, Co-Owner at P-CIC & Canopy Counseling
“Julia is professional and always prepared. She takes time to ask questions and figure out challenges that may occur. She is an advocate for her clients and presents herself in a very positive way and is professional but also genuine. – Jeremy Lamblin, MS, LPC, LAC, Team Lead at SummitStone Health Partners
Education & Credentials
Additional Training & Certifications
  • Unified Protocol (UP) – 2024
  • ACT for Perfectionism & People-Pleasing – 2024
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling (OCDCC) – 2024
  • EMDR, CBT & Somatic Interventions (Certified Trauma Professional) – 2023
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – 2023
Let’s Connect
If you’re ready to break free from anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, I’d be honored to support you.

📞 Call or Text: (970) 658-1006
📩 Email: therapy@juliaschafer.com

Contact me today
for your free consultation.
(970) 658-1006
therapy@juliaschafer.com
Free 30-min Consultation