LMHC, 25 years of experience
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Trauma Specialist, Life Coach, Author, and Presenter with over 25 years of experience empowering teens, college students, and adults to heal, grow, and thrive. Welcome! I’m Candace, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a virtual practice dedicated to providing compassionate, strengths-based care. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, low self-confidence, life transitions, mid-life crises, and empty nest syndrome. I understand how difficult taking the first step toward therapy can be, which is why I strive to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable space for every client. My therapeutic approach combines Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused techniques to help clients recognize and shift unhealthy thought patterns, build self-confidence, and discover healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges. I also provide guidance on communication and problem-solving skills to help strengthen personal relationships and promote long-term growth. Passionate about helping people reach their goals and create meaningful change, I see therapy as a collaborative journey. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University and bring decades of experience walking alongside clients in their healing process. Above all, I offer warmth, encouragement, and an unwavering belief in my clients’ ability to grow, heal, and thrive.
Our first session will explore the issues and challenges that led you to seek counseling. We will create a plan to address these needs and how to build your self-confidence, set goals, and work on positive outcomes.
I approach counseling from a strengths-based model. I specializes in helping those struggling with a range of mental health issues, such as trauma, anxiety, low self-confidence, transitions, mid-life crises, and the empty nest syndrome. Understanding the difficulty that can come with pursuing mental health treatment, I strive to create an environment of acceptance and comfort for the clients I work with as they take their journey towards improved wellbeing. My practice incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused techniques to help individuals recognize and counter unhealthy thoughts and thoughts which limit self-confidence. In addition, I work with individuals to improve communication and problem-solving techniques, assisting them in developing skills to strengthen their personal relationships.
My clinical mental health practice specializes in serving college students, young adults, and adults. To accomplish this, I offer a variety of evidence-based treatments to help individuals work through their unique struggles. I focus on treating a wide range of mental health-related issues including anxiety, low self-confidence, transitions, mid-life crises, and the empty nest syndrome. I understand that seeking mental health treatment is not easy and strive to make clients feel comfortable and supported in their journey to a happier, healthier life. I believe that a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health is the most effective way to help clients make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
As a person-centered therapist, my approach is focused on creating a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment that facilitates the client's self-exploration, personal growth, and self-determined path toward healing and well-being.
In my practice, positive psychology is not about ignoring problems or difficulties but about balancing the focus between challenges and the positive aspects of life. It's a holistic approach that aims to foster a more rounded, fulfilling human experience.
Trauma-informed care is about creating a supportive environment where clients feel safe, heard, and respected, and where their experiences of trauma are acknowledged and addressed as a central part of their healing and recovery process.