My Story…

HI— I’m Candida

Here’s a short Bio to help you learn more about how my practice developed.

As a child, I was always fascinated observing people and how they related to one another. I observed couples who although they loved one another, did not behave as though this was true. I noticed how people in relationships often complained about their loved ones and did absolutely nothing to change or improve their relationships.

From a very young age, people easily confided and shared with me their deepest trauma’s and most personal secrets (looking back, that probably was not so good to hear as a child but the way I look at it now is that it did lead me on a good path. For that I am grateful). At that young age, I had no formal education or training but somehow I was the go to person. I saw that couples remained together not for love but more so out of expectation & convenience. Those who entrusted me with their secrets and personal trauma’s suffered in silence and pretended in the eyes of others that they were ok when they were in fact suffering. I remember witnessing situations that involved abuse, divorce, infidelity, parental alienation, and so much more. Sadly, change was not apart of that world as much as it should have been. The unhappiness and constant emotional struggles of those around me were heartbreaking and life changing. I had to make a choice early on to either follow in the dysfunction all around me or to choose a path that would be true to what I believed and valued most (HONESTY, LOVE, RESPECT, TRUST) .

Immediately after HS, I started my College Education. School introduced me to human behavior and to social well-being. And once I graduated College and began my career working with clients, my passion for a healthy and happy lifestyle only grew. I took what I learned from school & work and applied those techniques to my own life. My desire was to be successful as a mother, to have a wonderful relationship with my partner, and to work doing what I love the most. I wanted to be a catalyst for change and now I am blessed to be able to support others as they work toward improving every part of their own lives. I run a successful group therapy practice to help people with mental health challenges (https://www.facetofacecounseling.com) and also a coaching practice dedicated to relationships & health / wellness.

I would be honored to help guide you in creating a better life for yourself. A life that is happy, healthy, and with purpose.