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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience working in the field of counseling and mental health. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, LGBT, and chronic mental illness.
My counseling style is warm and patient. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines humanistic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral counseling. I am also formally trained in EMDR.
With the ups and downs of life, I understand that you are most likely here during a more challenging time. You may be experiencing loss of a relationship, struggling with addiction, loss of job, arguing with your partner, feeling lonely, struggling with family issues, feeling unworthy or not good enough. It takes courage to seek help during these times, and I am here to help you.
I am glad that you are here and I am looking forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Sexuality, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Candace Sebastian. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Candace had given me guidance in a way no one else has. Thank you Candace.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Candace is very warm and excellent at providing space for clients however they may show up to a session. I have appreciated feeling like I can be authentically me in every session and always be greeted with empathy and support.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Speaking with Candace is very conversational and flexible. I appreciate that
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Candace is an incredible listener, and understands my needs as a client well. She shows compassion, and questions my understanding of needs in ways that are never inflammatory or triggering. I highly recommend anyone seek help from Candace. She is a blessing.
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Candace actually listens and tries to get you to be involved. She is someone you can feeling talk to and does not judge.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
She knows exactly what I need and can tell if i am not telling her something!!
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Candace was very personable and approachable. She created a safe space to discuss anything I wanted/needed to talk about. She provided me with insight and allowed me to reflect on my own thoughts as well. I would highly recommend!
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Candace is a wonderful therapist who has helped me through a really difficult time in my life. She is an empathetic listener and has helped me to dig deep into my mental health issues. She’s helped me gain new perspectives into things, and open to using different approaches. I know my mental health today is better than when I started because of her kind and thoughtful approach and I am so grateful.
Written on Oct 15, 2021 after therapy with Candace for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Candace carefully listens and provides guided assistance with empathy and professionalism.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Very professional and competent
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Candace for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Candace is very easy to talk to even with difficult subjects. She tries hard to understand your situation by asking good questions. Most importantly Candace offers productive suggestions about moving forward within your comfort zone at the time.
Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
In the few sessions we've had Candace has helped me feel heard and understood. She offers supportive advice that feels genuine. I appreciate her ability to speak honestly about what she sees in a situation we've discussed. Working with her has been a validating experience.
Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks
Candace is friendly, caring, reflective, and inquisitive. I appreciate how adaptable she was to the ways I communicate best and what I wanted from our relationship. I also love how responsive she is, with prompt and thoughtful replies to each of my messages.
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Candace is an excellent communicator and reads me well. I feel understood and heard by her and I appreciate her insight and compassion. I would highly recommend Candace.
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Working with Candace has been an extremely fulfilling experience on my journey towards better understanding myself, my values and my own sense of self. She has been a tremendous partner in my journey and every session has lead to an opportunity to embrace myself more fully. Her abilities to offer feedback at the right time, while also giving me the space to explore my own paths have been such a help during this time of uncertainty and turmoil. She's helped me find focus and gave me a safe space to share and explore without judgement.
Written on Oct 07, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Candace is kind, supportive, and encouraging. She has a calm demeanor about her and makes me feel listened to and respected.
Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Candace is thoughtful, kind, and warm. She listens with care and makes you feel extremely valid, no matter what you’re going through. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a little extra help!
Written on Jul 30, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I love my experience with Candace, I feel heard, cared for, and I feel like she helps me gain a new perspective on my self and others. I feel validated and I feel safe expressing my emotions to her. I really appreciate her genuine care for me and my mental well being. I can say that no matter how long I continue my therapy, I feel the experience I have had so far has made me grow as a person.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Candace for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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