Compassionate therapy for trauma, anxiety & nervous system healing
Discover the strength that’s already within you.
Something has you feeling stuck.
Let’s gently untangle what’s holding you back.
Does it feel like you’re trapped in survival mode with no way out? Are you always on edge, waiting for the next shoe to drop? You’re not broken- your nervous system has been doing its best to protect you.
When stress or trauma impacts us, our nervous system responds by adapting in ways that keep us safe—sometimes through hypervigilance, shutdown, or overwhelm. These reactions aren’t signs of weakness; they’re signals of a system doing its best to survive. But survival isn’t the same as truly living. Through a gentle, Polyvagal-informed and IFS-informed approach, I can help guide your nervous system from a place of protection to one of connection, shifting from fear to safety. This allows you to experience greater ease, resilience, and a deeper sense of well-being.
With support, you can:
• Regulate your nervous system and feel more grounded in daily life
• Move from survival mode into a state of safety and connection
• Recognize and respond to your body’s cues with compassion rather than fear
• Release patterns of hypervigilance, anxiety, and shutdown
• Create lasting resilience so you can navigate life with greater ease
Hi, I’m candice.
I’m here to help you find the healing and peace you’ve been searching for.
With a background rooted in trauma-informed care and a deep understanding of the nervous system, I specialize in helping people navigate the effects of trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in the principles of Polyvagal Theory and informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which guide our work together to help you move from states of fear and overwhelm to feelings of safety and connection.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology, and Florida State licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have trained extensively in methods that honor the body’s role in healing, including IFS, to help you foster self-awareness and transformation. Through this work, I’m committed to helping you build resilience, find peace, and reconnect with your true self.
You don’t have to face the challenges of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or overwhelm alone—healing is within your reach. My goal is to guide you toward a more resilient, peaceful, and connected life.
Specializing in helping women and men heal and rediscover their most authentic selves through supportive, personalized therapy.
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Trauma can leave deep imprints on your body, mind, and spirit. Whether it stems from childhood, recent events, or ongoing struggles, these experiences can shape how you feel and respond to the world around you. I approach trauma recovery through a Polyvagal and IFS-informed lens, recognizing that trauma affects not just your thoughts, but also your nervous system and inner parts.
In therapy, we’ll work to understand how trauma has impacted your body and mind, exploring how your nervous system responds and how different parts of you may have developed in response to pain or fear. Together, we’ll build a safe, supportive space for healing, reconnecting you to your body’s natural ability to regulate and restore balance.
Through this gentle, yet deep process, my goal is to help you access your inner resilience, creating space for healing and growth. As we move through this process, you’ll find greater ease and clarity, allowing you to move forward with a deeper sense of peace and connection to yourself. Learn more.
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Anxiety and depression often feel like an unrelenting weight, pulling you away from the present moment and making it harder to feel grounded. These emotions can keep you stuck, whether it’s the constant buzz of worry, overwhelming sadness, or the spiraling of racing thoughts. From a Polyvagal and IFS-informed perspective, I understand that these feelings are connected to your nervous system and inner parts that may be trying to protect you or respond to past wounds.
In therapy, we’ll gently explore how these patterns show up in your body and mind. I’ll guide you in understanding how your nervous system responds to stress and how your inner parts—whether managers, firefighters, or exiles—play a role in these emotional states. Together, we’ll work to create safety and reconnect you to a sense of peace and balance, moving you from survival mode to a more grounded, regulated state.
My goal is to support you in finding your center, so you can feel more at ease and connected to your true self. Learn more.
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Life transitions—whether they involve changes in relationships, career shifts, major life events, or the loss of a loved one—can bring uncertainty, confusion, and sometimes a sense of losing touch with who you are. Grief, in all its forms, can feel overwhelming and leave you unsure of the path ahead. Whether you’re navigating loss, adjusting to a new chapter, or exploring personal growth, I’m here to support you through these changes.
Through a Polyvagal and IFS-informed approach, we’ll explore how these transitions affect your body, mind, and inner parts. Together, we’ll work to understand how your nervous system responds to the stress of change, and how different parts of you might be holding onto grief, fear, or resistance. I’ll guide you with tools and strategies to build resilience, reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms, and restore balance.
My goal is to help you find clarity and peace during these challenging times, supporting you in moving forward with greater confidence and alignment to your true self. Healing from loss or navigating transitions is a process, but with compassionate guidance, you’ll begin to feel more grounded, connected, and ready for what comes next. Learn more.
How it works
Ready to get started?
Click this link to schedule a free consultation. We’ll take some time to discuss your goals, challenges, and how therapy can best support you on your journey. This is a chance for you to ask questions, get a sense of how we can work together, and feel confident in the process ahead.
After the consultation, we’ll decide on the best next steps to get started on your path to healing and growth.
I’m here to support you every step of the way.