LCSW, 10 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
“Life is what happens after we make plans”. I believe life has a way of bringing us to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, or can become overwhelming causing change at a rapid rate. When these difficulties occur they can lead to depression, anxiety or feeling as though you can not move forward. At times like these it can be helpful to address theses with someone who will help you to begin to move forward again. Therapy is a solution to life’s plans that were not a part of the ones you laid out for yourself. Therapy can get you back moving forward. I am here to get you on that track. I have been in the field of mental health for over seven years. I obtained my Masters in Clinical Social work from Loyola University in 2013. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois specializing in treating those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, behavioral issues, and couples counseling. I come from a strengths based perspective. I am driven by the call placed on my life by God for this work. As a faith based counselor I work with my clients to gain the strength within them to move forward. I believe that everyone has an innate ability to move past life’s issues. Together we will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connections. Using an eclectic approach through psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, attachment, mindfulness and other evidence-based approaches, we will develop more strength in you to get back to a healthier mental focus. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Clients can expect to be informed about the path they have set by coming to therapy. They can also expect to be informed about about me. Clients will be put at ease regarding the therapy process.
What makes me unique is that I meet people where they are regardless of age or social status. I have been through many things that most people wouldn't expect.
I enjoy working with young adult clients, and women approaching the middle age stages of life. I find these clients are in need of someone to help them get to the next stages in their lives. I have the tools to help them meet the goals they have set for themselves.
As someone who has a background working in various treatment environments, I find that an eclectic approach to therapy helps me to meet clients where they are. I incorporate motivational interviewing techniques, Christian counseling, CBT, trauma focused therapy and ACT as foundational methods to provide treatment. Client have been successful with making progress reaching their treatment goals with this approach.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 16, 2025
Of the three therapists I’ve had experiences with, I believe Ms. Clark has been the most helpful for me. She has asked insightful questions and been supportive of me challenging myself.
February 27, 2025
My experience with Candace was great! I enjoyed our sessions. She was always warm, authentic, and solution-oriented. I highly recommend her.