Compassionate, Solution Focused Therapy

Candice Peggs, LCSW-C, LICSW
Therapist

Experienced Licensed Therapist and
Clinical Social Worker
Hello and Welcome,

Do you find yourself going into productive mode over connecting mode? Are you stressing out rather than creating? Are you fixing more than growing? Do you notice self-judgment and reactivity rather than constructive problem solving? Are you losing yourself rather than tuning in?
This is part of our human hard-wiring.  We love to do and forget how to just 'be.' The good news is every one of us can rewire these sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. 
Once upon a time, when I was little, I wanted to be a teacher. Before becoming a Therapist, I did teach....all kinds of things including language and health classes. My life has been full of twists and turns, some planned and others not so planned.
And now, I do get to teach. As someone once said to me (you may be able to guess the age of this little someone), I get to be a "feeling" teacher. 
Good therapy though is about much more than emotions. It is about the nervous system, thoughts, the brain-body connection, and spirit. It's about who we are now and what we've brought with us from childhood.
​I believe  we are oriented towards change and growth.
I believe in authentic, genuine connection. 
Combined with this is my passion for whole body health and healing.
If you would like to learn more, please reach out.
I look forward to hearing from you!
                                                                      
                                                                                  Candice
What is therapy?
Therapy is a safe space to problem solve, learn, understand and make changes. This is done with humor, skillfulness, and transparency backed by scientific research.
How will we work together?
There is a free half hour introductory phone consultation to make sure this is a good, professional fit. The first two sessions are intake sessions. By the fifth session, we will develop a plan which includes therapeutic goals you want to work on. These goals can be changed at any time. 
Credentials
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker LICSW, Washington, DC
  • Licensed Certified Social Work-Clinical, LCSW-C, Maryland​
Education & Training
​Therapist
  • Masters in Social Work, Catholic University of America, 2010
  • Health Educator and Doula, DC, 2001-2007
  • Post Graduate Training in Brief Strategic Family Therapy, University of Miami, 2011-2012​
  • Yoga Teacher Training, 200-Hour Level, 2015
  • Resorative Yoga Training, 50-Hour Level, 2016
  • Gestalt based peer supervision, 2015-2017
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate, 2018
  • ​Attachment and Adoption Training, 2017-2018
Clinical Experience

​Professional Experiences
Comunity Health Educator
Community Outreach, Advocate
Teacher
Consultant
Researcher
Writer
​Supervisor
Pre and Post-Natal Health Educator
Doula
Program Manager
Social Worker
Therapist
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Candice brings 10 years of experience as a Therapist in diverse settings and 20 years of work experience spanning many areas and interests.
  • HIV/AIDS education, treatment, research and care
  • Homelessness prevention; Advocate for those with Severe Mental Illness
  • Women’s  reproductive health counseling, education, and empowerment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Medical Social Worker, Children's National Medical  Center
  • Elementary school setting, individual child and group therapy
  • Community-based family therapy for children and adolescents
  • Adult behavioral health clinics
  • Private practice - adult, child and family focused ​
Professional Memberships
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • National Association of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Languages
  • Native English
  • Fluent French
  • Conversational Spanish
If you want to go fast, go alone.
​If you want to go far, go together.  
           ~African proverb