Julia Smith

I have been working in the mental health field in several capacities since 2015. My approach to therapy is to always meet the client where they're at and to create an environment that is suitable for growth and vulnerability. My focus area for my practice is unpacking and unlearning the systemic structures that prevent people from healing and sticking to their mental health journeys.

I have worked with all kinds of people, ages from 5 to 85, and from all different backgrounds. However, I have the most experience in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people with disabilities, people with depression and anxiety, and young people (16-25).

I have a background in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, I am adaptable and change my approach based on what's in the room and the needs of the client in front of me. It's important for me to foster an environment in which my clients are able to fully express and be themselves.

I create a very informal, relaxed environment for my clients. Just showing up to session is already hard enough, so I try to create an environment in which the client can just exist authentically as themselves without worrying about judgment or very formal therapeutic language. Just be who you are, and it will be great.