Hi, I’m Candace Arnott, LCSW and Clinical Supervisor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find balance, healing, and lasting peace.
At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to guide people along a holistic path toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and balance. This is your journey, and I am here to assist in finding healthier ways to manage and improve behavioral reactions and responses to internal and external stressors impacting your well-being.
I specialize in DBT, play therapy, expressive arts, and mindfulness, integrating these approaches to support emotional healing and personal growth. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and build practical tools for change.
1. A safe, grounded space The first priority is helping you feel comfortable, respected, and heard. There’s no pressure to “perform” or know exactly what to say. We go at your pace.
2. Getting to know you—not just symptoms We’ll talk about what brought you in, but also your life context: relationships, stressors, strengths, values, cultural background, and what’s worked (or hasn’t) before. A holistic lens means I’m looking at emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual factors together.
3. Collaborative conversation, not an interrogation I’ll ask thoughtful questions, but it’s a dialogue. You can ask me questions too—about my style, therapy approaches, or anything you’re unsure about. Therapy works best when it feels like a partnership.
4. Mind–body awareness Depending on your comfort level, we may gently notice how stress or emotions show up in your body, energy levels, sleep, or nervous system. This might include brief grounding or breathing practices—but only if it feels supportive to you.
5. Clarifying goals (loosely, not rigidly) We’ll start identifying what you’d like help with—whether that’s healing, coping, growth, boundaries, trauma recovery, or simply understanding yourself better. Goals can evolve over time; nothing is set in stone.
6. Practical next steps By the end of the session, you should have a sense of:
Sometimes that includes a small reflection or practice to try between sessions—sometimes not. There’s no homework pressure.
7. No fixing, judging, or rushing You don’t need to be “ready,” “strong,” or “clear.” Showing up as you are is enough. The first session is about connection and foundation, not solving everything.
