Candice Rodriguez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Candice!

Are you tired of feeling tired? I would love to help you navigate through life's challenges. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Throughout treatment, you will obtain positive coping strategies and confidence to help your healing process.

My focus

I work with children to adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also have experience working with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, and together we can find skills that will empower you to overcome negative symptoms.

My approach

I use a cognitive behavioral and holistic approach throughout treatment. I help you uproot experiences leading to negative self-thoughts, which can impact your mental health. Additionally, I am open to challenging those negative self-thoughts and helping you reconstruct overwhelming feelings and triggers.

My communication style

I have clear communication and boundaries. I provide a safe space without any judgment. I actively listen and encourage you to reflect. I understand that expressing oneself is a very vulnerable and important part of therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up, mental health was stigmatized, and feelings were never a part of humanity in my home. Working with trauma survivors enhanced my desire to help individuals throughout their healing process. There is power in therapy, and there is power in sharing your story.

My goals for you

It's an honor to be your therapist during this season. We will work together, and I will respect your goals and primary needs. I will present options without forcing you or telling you what to do. I am very straightforward and aim to build a good therapeutic relationship that will promote a positive outcome.

Our first session

In our first session, you will get to know me, and I will ask about the reason for your visit. I will be considerate of how anxiety-producing this can be, and will be patient with you. This is a session where you will decide if we are a right fit for this journey. Overall, I'm very approachable and funny, which can help you feel more comfortable.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

Art Therapy

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

+ 11 more

Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

Gay

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Ascension-SmartHealth
Create
Curative
Health Net of California

+ 4 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Candice Rodriguez