Candice Mitchell, LMHC

Candice Mitchell is a trauma-informed therapist who supports adults coping with anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She blends body-based perspectives with talk therapy, integrating Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems to help the nervous system settle so deeper change can take place. Her work often centers on helping clients feel steadier in their bodies, calmer in their minds, and more able to re-engage with daily life.

She found this path after noticing how quietly anxiety, trauma, and depression can erode sleep, relationships, confidence, and a basic sense of safety. Many people she met were doing everything they could yet remained overwhelmed or stuck, which motivated her to pursue trauma-informed private practice and to aim for meaningful relief rather than only symptom management. Candice offers sessions by phone, an option many people find helps them feel safer, less self-conscious, and more able to focus on internal experience.

When starting therapy with Candice, the pace is thoughtful and supportive. Intake focuses on understanding what a person is carrying, how stress shows up in body and mind, and what matters most in the present. Early work emphasizes building safety and trust, and progress is often described as anxiety becoming less consuming, emotional reactions softening, and a stronger sense of grounding in daily life. She works best with adults seeking meaningful relief who are open to deeper healing at a respectful, manageable pace.

Candice holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she is committed to ongoing professional learning. She regularly pursues advanced training in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and body-based approaches including Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems.

Therapeutic approaches for online healing and regulation

Candice draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace of exploration. This approach emphasizes empathy and acceptance, and it can be especially helpful for building trust and supporting people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning, which many clients find useful alongside body-focused work.

Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to help clients develop present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation. Mindfulness practices can aid with emotional regulation, stress reduction, and learning to notice how stress shows up in the body.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process, and Candice approaches that choice collaboratively. She works with each person to determine which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as the work progresses.

Online therapy with Candice offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life or to choose a format that feels safer and more comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can apply these approaches effectively in remote formats, allowing clients to access consistent support without sacrificing continuity of care.