Who We Are
Curious Things is a therapy practice for the misfits, the makers, and the people who’ve always felt a little too much or not enough. It’s for the ones who crave both safety and self-expression.
Here, therapy isn’t sterile or one-size-fits-all. It’s curious, creative, affirming, and built around the idea that you don’t need to be fixed, you need to be explored.
Meet the Team
Every clinician at Curious Things brings their own perspective, specialties, and way of connecting with clients, while sharing the same commitment to inclusive, identity-affirming, trauma-informed care. We believe the right therapeutic relationship matters, and finding someone who feels like the right fit is part of the process.
Rae Buchanan, LCPC
Rae specializes in blending deep emotional exploration with curiosity, creativity, and genuine human connection.
She works with:
LGBTQIA+ & gender expansive individuals
Neurodivergent folks (ADHD, Autism & AuDHD)
Mixed-neurotype couples, poly/ENM relationships & chosen family
People navigating trauma, identity shifts & career overwhelm
Creatives, performers & intellectualizers who want to feel—not just think
Mary Cate Stiles, LGPC
Mary Cate brings authenticity, humor, and a deeply personal approach to creating a space where healing feels both safe and human.
She works with:
Trauma, PTSD, anxiety & depression
Young adults navigating life transitions, self-esteem & career stress
Neurodivergent clients through an affirming, trauma-informed lens
Relationships, intimacy & sexuality
Our Beliefs
Therapy should feel like sitting with someone who’s genuinely curious about you — not like a cold, clinical checklist. We use an integrated approach that blends traditional talk therapy with Brainspotting, creative expression, and community-informed care.
At Curious Things, we always stand for:
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Radical inclusivity
Every identity, every body, every neurotype and ability is welcome.
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Authentic expression
You don’t need to shrink or mask, here. Whatever way you show up, you’re safe.
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Creative Exploration
Healing doesn’t have to happen in straight lines or only through words.
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Community & Connection
We foster connection so you can remember that you’re not alone.
FAQs
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Payment is collected at the time of service. A credit card is saved on file through Sessions Health, our electronic health record, and processed via Stripe. You will never be charged ahead of your session.
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Curious Things is a self-pay practice, meaning we are not credentialed with any insurance companies and do not take insurance.
However, we can provide you with a superbill if your insurance provides OON coverage.
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Clients can cancel or reschedule sessions for any reason 24+ hours prior to your session. More than 24 hours notice of changes will not result in any fee.
With 24 hours notice or less, clients are charged the full session fee. This respects both of our time and the commitment we have entered into.
This includes both late cancellations and no-show appointments.Consideration is given to emergency situations. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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Curious Things utilizes an integrated approach to therapy.
Some primary methods utilized include: Gestalt, Somatic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Feminist Theory, Expressive Modalities such as therapeutic art, Brainspotting, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT).In non-therapeutic terms, this means that social, political, and personal factors are considered in conjunction with your presenting concerns.
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Rae is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who holds graduate degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Acting, and an undergraduate degree in Musical Theatre.
Additional trainings and specializations include:
Brainspotting Level 2 - December 2025
PACT Level 2 - November 2025
The Ethical Use of Art in Therapy - 2025
IFS: Informed Parts, Curiosity and Creativity through Clay and Collage Including Play Therapy - 2024
Brainspotting - Level 1 trained - 2024
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator - 2024
A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT) - Level 1 trained - 2024
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication - 2024
Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems Therapy - 2024
Maryland Counseling Association - Member since 2023
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Mary Cate is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who holds a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and undergraduate degrees in Psychology, International Affairs, and Human Development & Family Sciences.
Additional trainings and specializations include:
Somatic Trauma Healing Certification - (in progress)
EMDR Level 1 - 2026 (EMDR Level 2 in progress)
Dissociation in Trauma Treatment: Tools, Techniques & Best Practices - 2026
Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis - 2026
Foundations of Trauma Informed Therapy - 2026
Human Trafficking: Addressing Barriers to Equitable Healthcare - 2026
Psychosis & Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Identification, Diagnosis, & Approved Treatments - 2025
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator - 2024
American Counseling Association - Member
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists - Member
More Than Therapy
Curious Things is growing into something bigger than a counseling practice.
Our vision has always been to create a place where healing feels human. A place where therapy exists alongside creativity, curiosity, and community. Where licensed clinicians, artists, educators, and facilitators can each contribute their own way of helping people reconnect with themselves.
Today, that looks like individual and relationship therapy.
Tomorrow, it grows into workshops, expressive arts experiences, community gatherings, and a collective of practitioners who believe healing isn't one-size-fits-all.
We're building this intentionally—one person, one conversation, and one curious thing at a time.