I have been in the mental health field for twenty years with a wide range of roles from activities specialist, case management, vocational services coordinator, management and as a professional licensed counselor. I enjoy working with all ages and mental health disorders. Cognitive behavior therapy is my main approach in the office. it is proven to help individuals better under stand how their beliefs and values form over time so that it becomes possible to guide them back to a healthy place if those beliefs and values about themselves contribute to distorted thinking. I have completed multiple CBT seminars through the Beck Institute and have developed the skill of interweaving dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, strengths based therapy and motivational interviewing into the process.
I have a great deal of empathy for individuals with adverse child and adult experiences. I respect each individual for the strengths they have demonstrated in getting through difficult times. I want people to feel safe in my office to share their stories even when it becomes an emotional experience. Through identifying an individuals strengths and attributes, building the level of confidence in an individual to make change becomes possible. I am a strong believer in the individual leading the way to achieve changes in their behavior; I simply provide them with the tools and skills to be successful.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Jealousy, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LMHC LH61050140
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Kandy has significant experience in areas that are affecting my life. She has been able to support me as well as lead me to invaluable resources. When I have emailed her she has always responded promptly and always punctual to our appointments.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Kandy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Kandy is very knowledgeable. She is a good listener, understands my concerns and provides actionable advice. Action plan works for me.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Kandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s wonderful
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Kandy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She is really great
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Kandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Kandy listens intently and offers helpful responses that are curated to my personal situation.
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Kandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She’s the best
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Kandy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd