Staci Thorne, LCSW

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Choosing to seek counseling is a courageous step, and you don't have to navigate this season alone. At Thorne Counseling, Wellness & Consulting PLLC, I provide compassionate, faith-informed counseling for women and couples throughout North Carolina who are navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, burnout, and significant life transitions. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or stuck on the inside. Perhaps you're adjusting to motherhood, navigating pregnancy or postpartum changes, experiencing fertility or TTC challenges, struggling in your relationship, or simply trying to find yourself again in the middle of life's demands. You deserve a space where you can slow down, be heard, and work toward meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental. Together, we'll explore the mental, emotional, relational, situational, and spiritual factors that may be affecting your well-being. My goal isn't simply to help you "get through" the current season—it's to help you develop greater insight, healthier patterns, stronger boundaries, and practical tools that support lasting wellness. Faith-Informed Counseling As a Christian counselor, I believe that clinical excellence and faith can work together in the counseling process. If you desire to incorporate your Christian faith into therapy, we can thoughtfully integrate biblical principles and Scripture into our work. Your faith will never be assumed or forced; rather, it is available as a source of hope, strength, peace, and purpose when it is meaningful to you. Areas of Support Women's Mental Health Anxiety • Depression • Burnout • Stress • Life Transitions • Boundaries Perinatal Mental Health TTC • Infertility • Pregnancy • Postpartum • Motherhood • Pregnancy Loss Couples Counseling Communication • Relationship Concerns • Conflict • Marriage • Emotional Connection Educator & Professional Wellness Burnout • Work Stress • Boundaries • Emotional Wellness • Work-Life Balance My Credentials Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) North Carolina Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Premarital & Marital Counseling Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) My Approach to Counseling I believe counseling should be a collaborative process—not a place where someone simply tells you what to do. Our work may incorporate evidence-based approaches and interventions tailored to your individual needs, goals, values, and circumstances. Depending on what you're experiencing, we may explore patterns of thinking and behavior, emotional regulation, communication, boundaries, relationships, stress, coping skills, values, and spiritual well-being. You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. We'll start where you are and work together from there. How to Begin Your Healing Journey Taking the first step toward counseling is a courageous decision, and I'm honored you're considering Thorne Counseling, Wellness & Consulting PLLC. To determine whether we're a good clinical fit, all new clients begin with a 60-minute Diagnostic Evaluation (Initial Intake Session). 1. Request Your Appointment Click Request Appointment at the top of the page and submit your preferred appointment date and time. 2. Complete Your Client Portal Once your appointment request has been accepted, you'll receive access to your secure client portal. To reserve your appointment, please complete the required intake forms, provide your insurance information (if applicable), and add a valid credit/debit card to your account at least 48 hours before your scheduled appointment. Self-pay clients: Payment for the Diagnostic Evaluation is due prior to the beginning of the session. 3. Begin Your Initial Assessment During your first session, we'll discuss what brings you to counseling, explore your concerns and goals, and complete a comprehensive clinical assessment. Together, we'll determine whether Thorne Counseling is the right fit for your needs. If we are a good clinical fit, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan and schedule ongoing sessions. If I determine that another provider, specialty, or level of care would better meet your needs, I'll help connect you with appropriate referrals whenever possible. Before You Schedule ~Insurance Please verify that your insurance plan is accepted by Thorne Counseling before scheduling. If you have out-of-network benefits, a superbill may be available upon request. ~Telehealth All services are currently provided through secure, confidential telehealth for clients located in North Carolina. ~Payment A valid credit/debit card is required to remain on file for all clients. ~Cancellation Policy Please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment to avoid a late cancellation fee. You Don't Have to Stay in Survival Mode "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28, KJV You can take the next step.