Candice Mitchell , LMHC

Candice Mitchell, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), is a trauma-informed therapist who supports adults coping with anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma. She integrates approaches rooted in Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems to help clients learn how their nervous systems and internal parts respond to stress, with the aim of creating space for lasting change. Her practice grew out of seeing how anxiety, trauma, and depression quietly erode sleep, relationships, confidence, and a general sense of safety, and she works to move people from feeling stuck to experiencing meaningful relief.

When clients begin work with Candice, intake is approached thoughtfully rather than rushed. The early sessions focus on understanding what a person is carrying, how stress manifests in both body and mind, and what priorities feel most important in the moment. She emphasizes building safety and trust first, and she moves at a pace that respects each person’s readiness for deeper work. Many clients notice anxiety becomes less consuming, emotional reactions soften, and daily life feels more grounded over time.

Candice offers phone sessions, which some people find helps them feel safer in their bodies and more able to attend to internal experience. She maintains a commitment to ongoing learning and regularly pursues advanced training in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and body-based approaches such as Polyvagal Theory and IFS to inform her clinical work.

Approaches for Online Healing and Nervous System Regulation

Candice draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening with empathy and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and respected as they explore their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression, offering practical tools for coping and change. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to bodily and emotional experience, which can help reduce reactivity and create steadiness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Candice works together with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the pace and techniques so clients can move toward meaningful relief in a way that feels manageable and respectful.

Online therapy with Candice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, fit sessions into a busy life, and continue work toward healing from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.