I am well-versed in military specific issues, as I contracted at various installations for six years and I have been in private practice in a military community for over 7 years. Most of my clients are activity duty, veterans, and/or spouses of active duty service members. I am EMDR basic trained and use tough skills with anxious and traumatized clients. Most of my clients have relationship issues due to past traumas that have not been processed. I have a strength-based approach, providing support and practical feedback to help clients address personal life challenges. I am a systemic thinker, meaning I view life as a relationship and each individual within the relationship is an integral participant in the "whole" system. Most "individual" or "couple" issues effect the entire family system.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, logistics, family history, and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. We will also discuss how the challenges may have developed and the different systems of your life that they're impacting. Also, we will discuss your strengths, hobbies, coping skills, and attempts to resolve these issues. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

About Candice Brenneman