Hidden Gems: Meet William “Cody” Currie of Currie Counseling and Consulting

Today we’d like to introduce you to William “Cody” Currie.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
The road that led me to therapy had a lot of twists and turns. I was unsure of what exactly I wanted to do throughout college until I took an entry level psychology class. It was the only thing that truly felt interesting to me. I switched my major after some deliberation and soul searching. I sat in on my first therapy session as an observer at a small private practice a couple months later and felt very at home. Since then, I got my masters and went to work as an outpatient therapist. After completing supervision, I got independently licensed. My dream has always been to own my own practice and help as many people as I can. I started Currie Counseling and Consulting in 2024 and hope to continue to grow it.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road has definitely been bumpy, but things have gotten easier as I’ve grown as a clinician. Completing the necessary number of hours and supervision took longer than expected due to some personal struggles. I then had to deal with the stressors related to opening a practice and becoming a small business owner. Getting credentialed with insurance companies is definitely a struggle and so is getting your name out there. I feel like things are starting to smooth over now and my main focus has been advertising and figuring out how I can best help the community.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Currie Counseling and Consulting was established in 2024. It currently is a one clinician outpatient therapy practice with hopes to expand. My primary modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I also have training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I enjoy working with LGBT clients, teens, athletes, and men. LGBT clients, especially LGBT youth, do not receive the kind of support needed and it’s important to be an advocate and to provide a safe place. I enjoy working with teens because there’s so much potential in everyone. It has been rewarding to help and watch them fulfill that potential. The same goes with athletes as they are a unique population to work alongside. As for men, I feel many of them wait until they are really struggling to seek services. The negative stigma around therapy is changing for men and I work hard to make sure they have a space to be themselves and work through things. My approach to therapy tends to be more laid-back and focus on the human to human connection. I work from a strengths based perspective because everyone has strengths and sometimes they lose sight of that. I want everyone to know that if they come see me I will do my best to make sure they leave better than when they walked in.

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
I think focusing on being authentic has aided me greatly. I always joke that teens can smell fear and they won’t open up to you if they feel like you aren’t being your authentic self. Most people come to therapy during a turbulent time in their lives and I want them to feel like they’re able to connect. Once the human to human connection is established, I feel like meaningful change can occur.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://william-currie.clientsecure.me/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582085009855