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About Curo Counseling

Leading the Way in Holistic Mental Health Services

At Curo, we envision a world where everyone feels felt, seen, and known. A world where trauma is transformed into empowerment. We are guided by the idea that everyone deserves love, kindness, dignity and respect. Our expert services in our Virginia based practice reflect this. We are also guided by the idea that people are interdependent, so we consider the other in everything we do. Curo clinicians see creativity as a key indicator of mental health and wellness. Through evidence-based therapy, we help our clients move past surviving to thriving. Our mission is to equip clients for a life of freedom, empowerment and creativity. All of our therapy and consulting services are intentionally designed to realize these goals and values.

Curo Treatment Approach

Our Evidence-based Treatment Methods

Curo Counseling believes in a holistic approach to mental health care. All of our treatment methods are evidence-based and founded on the latest research. Techniques and methodologies include EMDR, IFS, DBT, EFT, IPNB, Somatic work.

EMDR is particularly helpful for reprocessing and healing from trauma including developmental trauma and complex PTSD. EFT is an experiential therapy utilized for both couples and individuals to address patterns that arise from attachment wounding. IFS is utilized to create integrated coherence and heal from unresolved trauma causing anxiety and depression.

Not all treatment methods are appropriate for all clients. Our therapists are skilled at collaborating with you to determine the best treatment plan and path forward to address your unique journey.

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Our Therapist Team

Meet the Therapists Guiding your Healing

Our talented team is led by owners Kelsey Myers, LMFT and Deborah Bumbaugh, LCSW who are both licensed board approved supervisors in addition to Jacqueline Anderson, LPC and Claire Von Kahle, LPC. Our other clinicians are currently in their residencies and offer stellar clinical work for reduced rates as they work toward licensure.

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Jacqueline Anderson, LPC

LICENSED COUNSELOR
Jacqueline is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in VA and DC as well as a VA board-approved Supervisor. Her work is trauma-informed, based in attachment theory, and incorporates evidence-based approaches such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). With empathy and compassion, Jacqueline deeply values and engages the uniqueness of each person she meets. She especially enjoys working with parents who want to make sense of their stories in order to bring about greater healing and change in their family life. She is also passionate about group work and the power of community.
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Claire Von Kahle, LPC

LICENSED COUNSELOR
Claire is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia, as well as a board-approved Supervisor. She deeply believes our lives are shaped and brains are molded in relationships and incorporates that into her work with clients. She works with individuals in therapy through a lens of attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology, helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, faith, and life transitions. She approaches care from a trauma informed lens and utilizes therapies such as attachment therapy, IFS, and is EMDR trained. She has also provided trainings on issues like trauma and anxiety to schools, faith organizations, leadership teams, and global companies to help them better understand mental health concepts and leave with tangible tools to move their team, business, students, and selves forward towards wholeness and thriving.
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Megan Diefenderfer, LCSW

LICENSED THERAPIST
Megan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia. Inspired by the innate human capacity for connection, hope, and healing, Megan specializes in working with adults, couples, and families as they navigate grief, loss, and life transitions. She worked the last seven years in hospice care and draws on that experience when working with clients. With great respect for the uniqueness of each person and story, Megan draws on a variety of modalities including attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and elements of mindfulness to nurture hope and healing within a warm and supportive environment.
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Kristen Reid, MSW

RESIDENT IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK
Kristen is a master’s-level social worker pursuing licensure as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). She takes a holistic approach to care, integrating trauma-informed practice, cognitive-behavioral therapy, attachment therapy, and interpersonal neurobiology to meet the needs of each client. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults to help them find the freedom to be fully present in daily life.
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Chin-Chin Minniear, MA

RESIDENT IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
Chin-Chin is a Resident in Counseling pursuing licensure in Virginia. She enjoys working with adults and couples and is known for her ability to build rapport with a diverse clientele. Chin-Chin is committed to creating a safe space in which clients can grow in self-awareness, pursue healing, and realize lasting change. She utilizes a holistic, strengths-based approach to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational strain, and trauma-related pain, and she draws from therapeutic modalities such as attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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Annie Collins, MA

RESIDENT IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
Annie is a Resident in Counseling pursuing licensure in Virginia. Drawing from attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology, Annie helps adults and couples navigate the life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues you may be experiencing today, as well as processing the past experiences and traumas that have shaped how you view the world. She has a supportive approach and invites humor and authenticity into her sessions with clients. With 12 years of experience advising government and private sector executives prior to her career as a counselor, Annie brings not only a passion for mental health but also a personal understanding of sustaining a high-pressure career while balancing multiple responsibilities. Annie can help you look internally to understand what doesn’t feel right, walk alongside you in processing overwhelming emotions, and create a supportive environment for your healing. If you’re hoping to create healthier connections with others or yourself, Annie is a great fit.
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Kate Clark, MA

RESIDENT IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
Kate is a Resident in Counseling pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. She creates a warm, safe, and empathetic environment for her clients to explore their story and pursue growth and healing. She enjoys working with adults, teens, children, and couples experiencing life transitions, identity and self-esteem challenges, anxiety, depression, questions of faith, and interpersonal conflict. Kate integrates evidence-based practices such as attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, emotion-focused therapy, and internal family systems to create a holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach. She is also trained in child-centered play therapy.
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Kelsey Myers, LMFT

CO-FOUNDER, LICENSED THERAPIST
Kelsey is a trauma-informed therapist, speaker, consultant, and writer who is driven by a love of people and a deep desire to see generative healing in her own life and the lives of others. Through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology—with a generous dose of humor and conviction—she guides individuals, groups, families, couples and communities through experiences that facilitate discovery, growth, and lasting change.
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Deborah Bumbaugh, LCSW

CO-FOUNDER, LICENSED THERAPIST
Deborah is a licensed therapist, trainer, and consultant at Curo. Deborah believes in the transformational power of neurobiology for indidivuals, groups, and businesses. With advanced training and certifications in EMDR, she offers comprehensive and integrative interventions that effectively create adaptive experiences in current life experiences. With over 15 years of experience and lots of humor, she leads people and organizations into empowerment through research based approaches.
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Kelsey Myers, LMFT

CO-FOUNDER, LICENSED THERAPIST
Kelsey is a trauma-informed therapist, speaker, consultant, and writer who is driven by a love of people and a deep desire to see generative healing in her own life and the lives of others. Through the lens of spiritual formation and interpersonal neurobiology—with a generous dose of humor and conviction—she guides individuals, groups, and communities through experiences that facilitate discovery, growth, and lasting change.
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Deborah Bumbaugh, LCSW

CO-FOUNDER, LICENSED THERAPIST
Deborah is a licensed therapist, specializing in therapeutic services and consultation for individuals, groups, and businesses. With specialized training in trauma, neurobiology, and spiritual exploration she creates transformational experiences for those seeking greater flourishing. With honesty, diligence, and skill she enjoys sharing new perspectives that lead to greater fulfillment.

Meet with One of Our Caring Clinicians Today

Each of our team members focus on different treatment methods and philosophies, but they all focus on a holistic approach. Contact us today to schedule with one of our therapists or to learn more about our services.
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Join Our Team

Become Part of Our Mission to Transform Lives

Come join our team where you will be a valued and respected member of our staff. We believe in holistic integration at every level of our business model. Our clinicians are cared for by the leadership team and empowered to care for themselves with the same integrity with which they care for clients. Our leadership team prioritizes personal growth, balance, and self-care so that we are able to care for our clinical staff and contractors well. You cannot pour from an empty cup and we desire to model and infuse that sentiment in every aspect of our business.

If you are ready to join our vision for a trauma-free world, contact us today for more information and next steps.

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