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
ID LPC LPC-7942
WA LMHC LH61050140
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Kandy is and excellent therapist with a lot of experience. She is a great fit for the issues I am dealing with. She is supportive, compassionate, knowledgable and offers good resources when requested. I highly recommend Kandy as a therapist.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Kandy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Kandy Alley has been such a wonderful support. She creates a safe and welcoming space where I feel truly heard and understood. Her guidance is compassionate, insightful, and encouraging, and I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and empowered to move forward. I’m so grateful for the care and wisdom she brings into her work.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Kandy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Great job I feel really comfortable
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Kandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
She's great! Excellent listener, emotionally aware, practical advice
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Kandy for 4 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Kandy is wonderful and full of knowledge.
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Kandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Working with Kandy has been a positive experience. She’s personable and easy to talk to. She is an attentive listener. She takes the time to really understand what you're saying and responds thoughtfully, which helped me feel heard and supported. My experience with her has been professional, consistent, and supportive.
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Kandy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes