Karlie McCandless, LPC
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” - Carl Rogers
Hi and welcome! Congratulations on making the choice to invest in yourself. No matter what led you here and regardless if we end up working together, know that I’m rooting for you and am inspired by your courage.
Therapeutic Philosophy
I stand firm in the belief that there is immense healing power in cultivating a space where you can be truly heard and unearth your most authentic self. My passion and drive as a therapist lies in nurturing this space so that you can make strides toward your personal goals, whatever they may be.
Acknowledging the uniqueness of being human means tailoring therapy to meet each person where they’re at. This means I take an eclectic approach to therapy, pulling from a variety of modalities. I primarily take a person centered holistic approach rooted in somatic body-centered, emotion-focused therapy. In a nutshell, this means I aim to help clients get out of their heads and into their hearts and bodies. The fast paced, highly stimulated world that we live in promotes activation in our nervous system that can lead to racing thoughts, rumination, struggles with executive functioning, challenges with emotional regulation, barriers to connection with self and others and more. My ultimate goal is to help my clients slow down, tune into the wisdom within their hearts and bodies, and learn how to regulate their nervous system so they can engage with the world around them from a place that feels intentional and aligned to their values system.
Areas of Clinical Expertise and Interest
Anxiety and Depression
Identity Exploration
Values Clarification and Alignment
Grief and Loss
Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation
Trauma and Shame
Relationship Navigation
People Pleasing and Perfectionism
Nurturing Self Compassion and Acceptance
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Texas License #88116