Julia Smith (she/her), BAS
Location: Ramsey
Specialties: TF-CBT Certified and TIWL Certified
Client Focus: Kids (8+), Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families
Treatment Approach: Person-centered with tools from CBT and Gestalt
Availability: Mondays 2-7pm, Wednesdays 2-7pm
My intentions in the therapy room is to create a space where empathy, connection, and overall wellness are priorities. I have a variety of interests, which allows me to be eclectic and constantly learning, much like all those on the path of self-exploration. I love working with all ages, individuals, couples, and families as we bring to light old cycles, and integrate humor into new understanding.
My path to therapy work has been enhanced by a background in public health, and experiences that have widened my scope to include mental, physical, and sexual wellness as part of a whole system. Research experience around the mind-body connection, in addition to a passion for physical sport (trauma informed weight lifting), are all parts of destigmatizing mental health topics; such as reducing generational trauma, increasing family connection, enhancing parental guidance, and walking the path of identity.
With a trauma lens, I hope to walk with clients as they build healthy relationships, improve communication effectiveness, and work towards whole-self wellness.