Jessica Candelo

My name is Jessica Candelo, LMHC, but you can call me Jess, if you’d like. I am a Marine Corps veteran and a mom which both play into my experiences and understanding of life. I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, insomnia, parenting stress, military related stressors and/or traumas, and addictions. I focus on providing a safe and comfortable environment, paired with evidence-based therapies to suit the needs of my clients and meet their personal goals of recovery and growth. It’s not easy and sometimes we just want to throw in the towel, but that does not have to be the final answer. Together we can work through what you’re experiencing and move toward a place of healing. We often find ourselves focused on the day to day tasks of maintaining a healthy physical lifestyle, yet we often forget to make room for our mental and emotional wellness. We go through life taking hits and adjusting to "life's curveballs" but when do we take a step back and realize that we don't always have to take a hit? We can block or correct some of those things coming our way. My job is to help you realize your potential to be the best version of you, whatever that may look like; To heal those bumps and bruises of life. It's time to learn to love yourself and the life you live or learn to adjust to make it the life you want.

I utilize CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, talk therapy and a little bit of humor to help you be comfortable with your journey, identify goals, explore what is preventing you from your desired successes and empowering you to heal and reach that ideal life. I am also EMDR trained and able to help you address those traumas that may be impeding your growth in life.

My job is to help you reach your potential and be the best version of you, whatever that may look like. I try to provide a genuine, light-hearted, and humanistic environment to every session. To be honest, I try to make sure every session feels like a normal conversation by utilizing everyday language and rhetoric. Overall, I want you to feel like you can voice your needs and concerns without fear of judgement all while finding suitable, potential solutions. Life is hard to navigate at times but I’m here to help. Remember, this is your life... we're just living in it.