Meet Stan Archie

Stan Archie is the primary counselor and principal consultant with SUCCESSFUL EDGE LLC., whose primary focus is to use the principles of the behavioral sciences to support individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations realize their passion and potential according to their desired outcome. Using tools developed over twenty years of supporting, coaching and various forms of counseling, Stan works to offer the greatest opportunity for those he serves to discover and enjoy their successful edge.

Stan received a degree in Divinity with an emphasis in urban ministry from Carver Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri. Continuing his education at Calvary Bible College, Stan earned his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a minor in bible. He also holds a Masters degree in Education and a Masters in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy from Mid-America Nazarene University. Stan has completed course work toward his Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Walden University and is currently working on his dissertation.

Stan is a Nationally Certified Counselor, a member of the American Counseling Association, The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, and the American Psychological Association. He is EMDR trained and is a certified sexual addiction treatment provider.

When it comes to counseling, Stan works through an Attachment Theory lens. He values working with a treatment team, and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, highly valuing each individual for his/her own uniqueness. Clients will have an individual treatment plan created specifically to meet their needs. He believes in a holistic approach to counseling through exploration of psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of one’s life. Therapy modalities that will be utilized in treatment include: Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals to help them discover healing and reach their goals. Stan performs initial assessments for individuals who are seeking professional help. He also conducts individual, family, couples, and group therapy.