Mx. Candace Roberson

Education

School:
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Degree:
BS Psychology

Mx. Candace Roberson (They/Them/Theirs) is a second-year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University. Candace partakes in a research lab part-time with a focus in sexology and LGBTQ+ issues.

At their prior internship location, Candace accumulated over 500 hours with substance use clientele at a Partial Hospitalization Program with added experience through group telehealth for Intensive Outpatient Program. As an EMT-B, Candace has been exposed to many types of patients with a plethora of hours dedicated to patient care.

Candace is thrilled to work at Pillars of Wellness for outpatient care. Candace approaches therapy with an open mind and holistic lens. They have experience utilizing a variety of therapy types including, but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion-Focused, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Person-Centered. These types of therapies were utilized to work with a variety of concerns including, but not limited to, Substance Use Disorder, Anxiety, Codependency, Self-Esteem, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma, and Depression. Candace believes in providing a safe, judgement-free, and comfortable space dedicated to the autonomy and growth of clientele. They also believe that by processing the correlation of experience, coping mechanisms, and value systems, individuals can understand more about what is important for experiencing a fulfilling life.

Issues Treated

Specialties

Trauma
Anxiety
Substance Use

Session Types

Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Adults

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion-Focused
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Emotion Focused
Gestalt
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Strength-Based
Trauma-Focused