Candace Jones

Hello! I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker- Clinical (LCSW-C) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in Maryland. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bowie State University, Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, and I am currently working toward a Doctorate in Christian Counseling as well. I consider my studies a nice mixture of mind, body, and spirit so I can help people identify how they can truly thrive in all aspects of their life. I have had the most success working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and significant stress stemming from relationship issues and trauma. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Relationship Counseling to support in these areas. I also enjoy working with people that want a faith-based perspective through the Christian lens. For this, I use Christian Counseling to integrate spiritual principles as well. However, all people are welcome as behavioral health concerns do not have any specific names written on them.

Instead of looking to solve people’s problems for them, I often provide short term, solution focused therapy to help people figure out how they want help with solving their own problems. I think equipping people with necessary tools for success is how people end up best equipped to take and maintain control of their circumstances, once they have learned everything they can from our partnership. Don’t worry, I am patient and sensitive to people’s needs because I know therapy can be scary and peace is my priority. However, I am a motivator and a teacher that is aiming for your success and healing at all times, so I tend to say what people need to hear, when they’re ready to hear it. Feel free to partner with me on your journey to recovery and see if I am a good fit for your needs.

In our first session together, we will start to build rapport so you can determine if I’m a good fit for your needs. I think the success of therapy is about 80% based on whether you mesh well with your therapist or not. I will then guide you through some conversation about your needs and how I may be able to help. By the end of the first session, you will know some preliminary plans as to how I think we may be able to work together and you can tell me if you’re comfortable moving forward.