Candace Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She utilizes a person-center approach to treat adults, families, and couples that need help cultivating the life and relationships they desire. Candace specializes in trauma, depression, family/relationship issues, marital conflicts, codependency, life stressors/transitions, anxiety, grief, and women's issues.

Candace earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at South University. She has 22 years of experience working in the medical field, which provided the knowledge of helping clients address their internal struggles. This, coupled with vast experience in helping individuals with major psychiatric illnesses, enables her to provide the necessary tools to help clients explore and navigate through their thoughts and feelings while providing tools for emotional freedom. Candace utilizes evidenced-based treatment approaches including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, family therapy, strength-based therapy, and mindfulness. She values the fact that each client's needs are unique, so she utilizes an eclectic approach when it best serves the client therapeutically.

Life has times of forwarding uncertainties and challenges that impact us emotionally, so it is vital to connect with a therapist you can trust. Candace is that therapist, as she prides herself on building a connection and rapport and collaborating with her clients. She believes that the client is the expert on their own lives, and when given the opportunity during the therapeutic process, they will find solutions and resolve their issues. Candace's ideal client is one that is motivated toward changed behaviors and emotional growth. She uses a creative approach to therapy and believes that, when utilized appropriately, therapy can be an enjoyable process. It takes courage to seek therapy, so if you are ready to start, let's work together on your mental well-being. Candace is honored to be part of your therapeutic journey—reach out and schedule a appointment with her today.