At Deep Roots Relational Therapy we are dedicated to providing compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with mental health and relationship issues. Our goal is to empower our clients to achieve their personal, relational, and professional goals, and to improve their overall quality of life.
Courtney Stearns has been involved in agriculture for her entire life. She is a 4-H alumna with horse, dog, and dairy cow projects. She attended Auburn University (Auburn, AL) and graduated in 2017 with her Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science. Courtney has been a veterinary assistant, dairy cow milker, assistant herd manager for dairy farms, horseback riding lesson instructor, and currently operates her own small dairy goat farm. She graduated from Saint Michael's College in May 2022 with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Courtney is currently enrolled in a PhD. program at Antioch University New England in Couples and Family Therapy.
I specialize in couples therapy and also support individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges or wanting to better understand themselves within their relationships. I am passionate about helping people develop healthier connections, improve communication, and deepen their understanding of themselves and their partner(s). I have experience working with couples and individuals around communication difficulties, attachment wounds, intimacy and connection, infidelity, becoming new parents, life stressors, and maintaining healthy relationships. In sessions, we explore relationship patterns, practice empathy and communication, and develop strategies to help you build the connection and relationships you desire.
I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy to create a collaborative and individualized approach to counseling. I specialize in couples therapy and also work with individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges or want to better understand themselves within their relationships. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we explore underlying emotions, attachment needs, and patterns of interaction that can create distance or conflict. CBT helps us understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools for healthier communication and coping. Through Narrative Therapy, we explore the stories and beliefs that shape how you see yourself, your relationships, and your experiences, creating opportunities for new perspectives and change. Whether working individually or as a couple, my goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, strengthen connection, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I also offer therapy for farmers and individuals connected to agriculture, incorporating the land and familiar surroundings into the therapeutic process when appropriate. This approach recognizes the unique demands, relationships, stressors, and experiences that can come with farm and agricultural life.