About Us

Candace takes pleasure in working with anyone who is motivated to achieve a life worth living. Candace is very passionate about adolescents and the young adult population, as she believes that she is called to help shape the minds of our future generations. Candace’s passion also extends to battered men and women, parents who are struggling in their relationship with their children, and couples who desire to have a healthy relationship. Candace’s passion is driven by her personal life experiences, which took her away from the field of accounting and led her into this purpose-driven field. Candace never envisioned a career in mental health, however after navigating through a turbulent marriage and tumultuous divorce, she felt crippled with fear, anxiety, unforgiveness, and disdain. Candace watched her children suffer as well mentally, as they tried to traverse this new season of their life. Candace and her children were all diagnosed with a mental disorder and at that point, she decided to switch fields and dedicate herself to a new and rewarding career, that can help as many as she can overcome the dysregulation associated with trauma. Not only was she suffering mentally, but her health also declined and her walk with God faltered. Her brokenness birthed Embrace and Heal Ministries which exist to help others achieve A Life of Divine Healing and Walk in Unprecedented Favor. 

It is important to mention that she has 15 years of teaching experience, as well as 13 years of Social Work/Mental Health experience, which has also allowed her to gain wisdom, knowledge, and experience in effectively dealing with Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Depression, Adjustment Disorders and many other psychological disorders. She is also a Certified Symbis Facilitator, which gives her an edge in not only counseling couples but also issuing Pre-Marital Counseling certificates for those couples who are taking the next step toward Holy Matrimony.

Candace leads DBT adolescent, young adult, and adult groups, for individuals and families who struggle with one or more various diagnoses found in the DSM5, where they focus on attaining skills in Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. One of her most adored techniques is leading her clients to develop their own personal affirmations, which serves to constantly challenge them to overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts, which can help in the healing process and the decision to make positive changes. 

Candace is a very passionate and dedicated Therapist, and she always goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients accomplish their goals. Candace works alongside her clients in promoting their healing and well-being, while respecting their integrity. These qualities allow Candace to connect with her clients and build a therapeutic environment that is conducive to healing.