Evan Curry LCSW, LCAS
A little about me…
I would love to tell you that I’ve always known I’d be a therapist, that I have been driven to help people since I was a small child, sitting at the kids’ table wearing a cardigan and nodding with deep understanding as Joey expounded on his experiences at home. However, that is not my story. If you told me I was going to be a mental health counselor when I was 20, I would have shaken my head.
The truth is, I came to this profession after navigating my own mental health and substance use issues. I had to unlearn a lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms that I had developed to handle stress and untreated trauma. Worrying, numbing, and distracting were my “go-to’s.” Eventually, I learned to ask for help. Easier said than done, right?! I took the leap, worked with a few awesome therapists in Asheville over the years, and with time, changed how I experience the world and improved my tools for dealing with life’s challenges. Am I now some enlightened being who is somehow exempt from pain and struggle? Hell no! We are all human, we all experience times of suffering, and we all deserve some extra help when we need it.
My own experiences with personal growth and healing led me to take a job working at a treatment center for young adults. There, I learned that not only did I have a knack for working with people, I drew a deep sense of purpose and satisfaction from helping others. I obtained a master of social work degree and became a licensed provider.
After providing therapy in several different settings, I opened my own practice so that I could
provide the same service that has been invaluable in my own life.
My Approach to Therapy
I aim to create an environment that feels neither overly sterile and professional nor, on the other end of the spectrum, too “woo-woo.” In other words, you won’t catch me wearing a tie during session, but you also never have to worry about me busting out a deck of tarot cards. My aim is to share effective tools to manage your symptoms and help you become conscious of patterns that are holding you back. My approach to therapy is relational. I strive to build trust and the understanding that you can share your experiences without feeling judged or pitied. Therapy is not about being forced to share your darkest secrets. We will focus on the things that are important to you.
