Julia Schafer (she/her)

MSW, SWC
Accepting Clients

Do you find yourself chasing goal after goal, yet fulfillment always feels just out of reach?

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Candidate in Fort Collins, CO
Supervised by Rebecca Arbach, MSW, LCSW

About My Clients

Maybe you’re caught in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-criticism that keep pushing you to overwork, overthink, and overachieve—while still feeling disconnected from what truly matters. The drive for excellence and the fear of “not enough” may have become all-consuming, leaving little room for joy or self-compassion.

My Background and Approach

Together, we’ll get to the root of these patterns that keep you feeling “never enough” and begin shifting your focus toward what truly brings you meaning. Our work will gently explore and question the beliefs that keep you striving and self-critical, so that you can learn to respond to yourself with greater compassion and understanding. Rather than automatically acting on the impulse to be perfect or productive, you’ll begin to build awareness of when those urges arise and discover how to make choices that actually align with what you value. When we create space for you to fully experience and tolerate emotions instead of suppressing or avoiding them, you’ll develop a renewed resilience—one that isn’t dependent on constant productivity or external achievements. Imagine experiencing uncomfortable emotions without needing to “fix” them, feeling empowered to face challenges without spiraling into self-doubt or guilt.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It is important for me to highlight the common ground we share as humans and the understanding I have gained from personally facing challenges like anxiety, perfectionism, and self-esteem issues. I have embarked on my own healing journey, navigating through trauma, grief, and difficult life transitions. These experiences have instilled in me a profound belief in the inherent resilience and transformative potential within every individual.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Rocky Mountain
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Julia
3000 South College Avenue
Suite 210
Fort Collins, CO 80525

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