Candice is open, curious, thoughtful and wants to learn--all of which make her a skillful psychotherapist.
- Marilyn Lammert, MSW, SciD, LCSW-C, Gestalt Therapist
Candice is a wonderfully warm, skilled and experienced therapist. She expertly integrates her practice and understanding of the mind-body connection in helping her clients. Candice is incredibly insightful and caring in her work supporting clients through life's difficulties. Her strength-based approach and use of best practices is both positive and effective.
- Janet Sluzenski, LCSW-C, Therapist
Experienced Therapist & Clinical Social Worker
I am passionate about health, wellness, and education. I became interested in mental wellness after volunteering for 7 years at a free clinic as a pre/post-natal patient advocate and a birth doula. I received my Masters Degree in Social work in my mid-thirties after working in healthcare training, homeless outreach and advocacy, and women's health. Fun fact - I also studied French language and literature. I love learning, adventuring outside, and spending time with family and friends.
I am passionate about health, wellness, and education. I became interested in mental wellness after volunteering for 7 years at a free clinic as a pre/post-natal patient advocate and a birth doula. I received my Masters Degree in Social work in my mid-thirties after working in healthcare training, homeless outreach and advocacy, and women's health. Fun fact - I also studied French language and literature. I love learning, adventuring outside, and spending time with family and friends.
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What is therapy?
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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.
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How will we work together?
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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.
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Credentials
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Education & Training
Masters in Social Work, Catholic University of America, 2010
Post Graduate Training in Brief Strategic Family Therapy, University of Miami, 2011-2012
Yoga Teacher Training, 200-Hour Level, 2015
Restorative Yoga Training, 50-Hour Level, 2016
Gestalt based peer supervision, 2015-2017
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate, 2018
Attachment and Adoption Training, 2017-2018
Self-Compassion Training, Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, 2020
Polyvagal Foundational Course, Rhythm of Regulation with Deb Dana, LCSW, 2022
Masters in Social Work, Catholic University of America, 2010
Post Graduate Training in Brief Strategic Family Therapy, University of Miami, 2011-2012
Yoga Teacher Training, 200-Hour Level, 2015
Restorative Yoga Training, 50-Hour Level, 2016
Gestalt based peer supervision, 2015-2017
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate, 2018
Attachment and Adoption Training, 2017-2018
Self-Compassion Training, Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, 2020
Polyvagal Foundational Course, Rhythm of Regulation with Deb Dana, LCSW, 2022
15 years as a Therapist & 25 years of work experience
- Health 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
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Professional Memberships
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Languages
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