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STACEY CURNOW (she/her/hers), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor – Focusing on Couples and Families

I’m not accepting new clients at this time, but I am offering Couples and Family Counseling Intensives. This is a rare and special opportunity to work with me and I hope to see you there!

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Going forward, my focus is on offering couples and family intensives. This shift allows me to provide a different level of support and guidance for those seeking a deeper, more immersive experience. I’m incredibly excited about this!

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I specialize in repairing relationships and healing attachment trauma.

I received a nursing degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1996 and a master’s degree in midwifery from Yale University in 1998.

As much as I loved helping families give birth to their babies, I felt even more drawn to helping them navigate the momentous changes in their lives after the birth. I ultimately realized that I could do this best as a counselor. I received a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2019.

As a former nurse-midwife, I subscribe to a whole health model that takes account of biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors. I view counseling as a form of midwifery that supports you through challenging transitions so that you can create a life you love.

During my clinical work for my master’s degree in counseling I completed a practicum and double internship at Helpmate, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to people who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). The work I did with my clients at Helpmate mainly focused on addressing trauma, loss, and grief.

I am a certified provider of Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is an evidence-based model of care that helps caregivers focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. 

In addition to the theoretical frameworks offered by Person Centered Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) also helps me understand my clients. TIC recognizes the ubiquity of trauma and its widespread impact, especially among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and understands that there are many potential paths for healing.

My perspective views a client’s symptoms and behaviors as their best and most resilient attempts to manage, cope with, and rise above their circumstances. With understanding and support, I believe we can all fully heal, learn new ways of being, and enjoy optimal health and wellness.

As a white, straight, affluent, able-bodied, cisgender female, I do my best to welcome people who don’t share these identities. I take responsibility for learning about current systems of oppression and how they do harm. I take accountability for my missteps and micro-aggressions. I consistently work to create an environment that is welcoming and affirming of people from different races/ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, class strata, abilities, and religious/spiritual orientations. I take special training and receive supervision around these identities/systems and have the ability to consult with someone around identities I don’t personally hold.

All of our clients are seen, heard, and valued for exactly who they are.

Except for the Couples and Family Intensives, Stacey is not accepting new clients at this time. Please read the bios of our other providers under the Team tab above to find someone who is a good fit for you. You can also call or text (828) 761-3149 to receive support in choosing a provider.