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Dr. Candice Hershman

Therapist(she/her/hers)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hey there! Welcome to my bio. About me? Well, my clients say they appreciate that I am approachable, relatable, down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and knowledgeable. I've also been told that I help people understand their experience so they feel less alone or ashamed, and that I offer experiences and skills that work. Sometimes we cry, sometimes we laugh, and sometimes we get heavy into why things are the way they are. It's a relationship that takes time, and I hope you reach out to see if we will work well together. Thanks for checking out my practice. :-)

My approach to therapy

I have a PhD with an emphasis on creativity in psychology, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I also have a certificate in Somatic Experiencing and extra training in expressive arts approaches. My core foundation, however, is humanistic/existential/transpersonal psychology.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is about learning how you see your challenges and strengths, as well as setting some goals for therapy. I am highly collaborative because it is your life vision that is central to being effective. I also like to get a sense of how you process so I can tailor my interventions to fit your needs. And of course, we will chat and get to know each other. :-)

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Somatic, Jungian, Transpersonal, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Seeking Safety, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English