About
JULIE ANDERSON SMITH, MA, MFTC, IFS-CERTIFIED
I’m Julie Anderson Smith (she/her), and at my core, I’m someone who believes deeply in people’s capacity to heal—not because it’s a nice idea, but because my own life has asked me to grow, rebuild, and rediscover myself more than once.
I’ve lived through seasons where everything familiar shifted — relationships, identity, roles, the ground beneath my feet. I know what it’s like to feel steady on the outside while something inside you is tender, uncertain, or unraveling. I know what it’s like to feel both capable and undone at the same time. These moments humbled me, stretched me, and ultimately shaped the way I sit with people now.
These moments taught me to slow down. To listen closely. To bring warmth instead of pressure, curiosity instead of judgment.
More than anything, they taught me that people don’t heal through being pushed — they heal through being truly seen.
My work is informed by both my clinical training and my lived experience. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am an IFS therapist—IFS-Certified and Level 2 IFS trained. I also work as a Program Assistant for IFS Level 1 and 2 trainings. And I am a human on a journey in this crazy thing we call life.
I care about creating a space where you don’t have to hold everything together. A space where you can exhale. A space where all parts of you are welcome.
And yes — River, my Golden Retriever therapy dog, is often curled up nearby. His soft, steady presence mirrors what I hope you feel here: ease, gentleness, and a sense that you don’t have to perform or pretend.
I know how much courage it takes to look inward. I am ready to walk alongside you as you find your way back to yourself.
If something in this resonates, I’d be honored to meet you.
My values
01
Trauma-Informed Healing
I integrate IFS with clinical training and a deep respect for your lived experience—so all parts of you can be met with safety, dignity, and care.
02
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
I create a space where all gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions are honored and supported. Your identity is never a “part”—it is respected as an essential truth.
03
Anti-Racist, Culturally Responsive Practice
I actively work to recognize my biases, expand my cultural humility, and practice in ways that challenge systemic harm rather than reinforce it. I am committed to ongoing learning, accountability, and creating a genuinely inclusive space.
Testimonials
WORK WITH ME
Psychotherapy
For individuals and couples in Colorado who are ready to transform emotional pain into peace and connection
IFS Coaching
For therapists worldwide who are ready to do their own IFS and parts work, or who want to truly master the IFS model