Candace Roberson, MA, LMHC-A, NCC

Education

School:

Valparaiso University

 

Degree:

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care

 

Candace (they/them) is a dedicated and affirming therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University and a certificate in trauma-informed care. They are currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology, with research focused on eating disorders, familial dynamics, and the long-term impacts of corporal punishment.

Rooted in values of ethics, equity, and empathy, Candace integrates existential, humanistic, and narrative theories into their work and remains open to incorporating new approaches and trainings to best serve their clients’ evolving needs. Their clinical experience includes working with individuals in private practice, substance use partial hospitalization programs, and child-adolescent and family therapy settings.

Candace has experience supporting clients with trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation/self-harm, self-esteem and self-worth challenges, career/vocational exploration, eating disorders/disordered eating, and 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. They are especially passionate about holding space for individuals whose identities and stories are often marginalized.

Committed to care that is transparent, collaborative, and client-centered, Candace aligns with Health at Every Size (HAES) principles and strives to create an environment where all clients feel safe, heard, and empowered in their healing journey.

Issues Treated

Specialties

Trauma
Self-Esteem
Self-Worth Challenges
Eating Disorders
2SLGBTQIA+ Issues

Session Types

Telehealth

Age Specialties

Children (6 to 10)
Pre-Tweens/Tweens (11 to 13)
Teens (14 to 19)
Emerging Adults (18 to 25)
Adults

Types of Therapy

Health at Every Size (HAES)
Affirming Therapy