Candida Tristan
Associate Professional Counselor, LPC AssociateMy clients want to be truly seen and understood. To be heard, before rushing to judgement. They may seem quiet, withdrawn or angry, but they have a lot of meaningful things to say.
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Things are not right. You grapple with profound sadness, nightmares, and a feeling of dread when contemplating these events. Despite attempts at improvement, your situation remains stagnant. Your social life is struggling and relationships are strenuous. It feels like no one understands and things just stay the same year after year. You have aspirations and goals for the future yet are uncertain about how to navigate past your history.
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Sometimes a painful experience has a grip on you - so much so that you feel unable to move past it. You feel betrayed, confused, hurt, scared, desperate, or angry. You feel consumed by it, and it's affecting your relationships and your performance. You may question your life choices, and you may feel like you're at the end of your rope. What do I do now? These are difficult, vulnerable moments in your life. Seeking help is a proactive and courageous act, and I will meet you where you are at.
I have experience working with DBT, CBT, Narrative, and Solution Focused Therapy. By focusing on what is present, we can step away and determine just how we want to react. People are very concerned with how they react, but it's when you understand why the reaction happened that we can learn how to view ourselves differently.
Are you struggling on how to manage your mental health, not sure how to recognize if you need mental health help, or struggle with maintaining your relationships with anyone in your life? I have helped others overcome these challenges and help them take back control of their well being. I will work with you, never tell you what to do, in order to figure out the best solution to the challenges you face. Families, Couples, or by yourself - nothing is too great or small that we can’t work through.
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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Thoughts and emotions are powerful! While some can be inspiring and motivating, others can be defeating and hinder growth and potential. Maybe you've been putting your mental health and wellness on the back burner and are ready for change but don’t know where to start. Unfortunately, many of us weren't given the coping skills we need to deal with in everyday life, much less unexpected events. That's ok, because you are here now and we can start learning to use one tool at a time.
It's hard to get up in the mornings. Life is heavy right now because work is stressful, you're struggling in your relationships, it's hard to get a good night's sleep, and/or you never seem to have time to focus on yourself. You may also be struggling with grief from the loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, or feeling disconnected from the world.
I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and also people identified as Gifted/Talented - "gifted, geeky, and queer." I counsel people with gender and/or sexuality issues (such as coming out, family issues, relationship problems, HRT support), and I am sex positive and knowledgable in polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy, kink, and alternative lifestyles. I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults. Sensitive, intuitive and empathetic.
Acknowledging that you might be in over your head isn't weak, it's wise. If you’ve tried everything you can think of to feel better, but your mind still attacks you or relationships always seem to go sour or you never quite feel at ease even when everything's OK, maybe it's time to look a little deeper. It's not that cutting off toxic people or upping your cardio won't help, because they probably will! But sometimes the wound goes deeper than that or the situation you're in is just too much.
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I specialize in work with older adults, caregivers and grief. Maybe you are caring for an ailing family member or longing to reconnect with your most authentic self after years of tending to others. You might be considering a transition to retirement, combating loneliness after the death of a spouse, redefining purpose, and building new relationships, or dealing with your own illness. Whatever the case may be, you deserve care that is focused on the unique needs of older adults.
My clients range in age from teens to older adults that may be feeling overwhelmed by a constant flood of thoughts and worries. When you are finding it difficult to focus amid the chaos of daily life, you're not alone. The challenges of ADHD and anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there is a path forward. In a world that often seems too fast-paced and demanding, it’s easy to feel swamped by distractions and stressors. However, there is a way to find direction, peace, and clarity.
Change is not easy but it is possible. You will be held accountable, challenged, and coached. I am a no-BS mental health professional. My passion is to work alongside you as you move closer to the ideal version of yourself. I understand that your motivation may be lacking. I know that you may need help finding initiative. That's OK! We will figure it out with an actionable plan, one step at a time. Allow me to work with you as you find a life of authenticity, purpose, and satisfaction.
Infidelity and/or Porn can be overwhelming to a family. I work with both men and women, both the one who cheated and the betrayed. No shaming, but real help. Help for all relationship issues. Depression & Anxiety? I work with all sexual issues, such as Performance Anxiety, and Abuse/Trauma recovery. I have both Masters & Doctoral degrees. I use CBT. No psychobabble BS. Just real & upfront, but always loving. 20 yrs of experience. Am Not CSAT, ask me why.
Have past traumas left you doubting your worth? Has the impact of domestic abuse made you question your safety & value? Trusting yourself & others might feel like an uphill battle. Maybe you carry the weight of heartbreak and pain from past betrayal. You might desire more fulfilling and deeper connections but struggle with vulnerability or setting boundaries. These experiences can be overwhelming, isolating, & confusing, but you don't have to face them alone.
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Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you're all alone? It's a tough place to be in. But, you don't have to go through it alone. That's where I come in as a Social Worker with a passion for connecting with people and helping them through life's toughest challenges. Whether it's dealing with homelessness, serious mental illnesses, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, or substance use, I'm here to provide you with the support and guidance you need.
My "Ideal" client is someone who is open to considering different possible solutions to the problems they face and is willing to make various changes in their life to reach such solutions. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, self-image, grief, relationship issues, and trauma. I make a conscience effort to walk along side you and help you navigate the terrain of your life is a non-judgmental and empathetic way that will leave you more empowered.
You know your trauma story backwards and forwards. You know it's the reason you struggle with anxiety, depression, and why your relationships aren't where you want them to be. You're tired of being on edge all the time, feeling hopeless, alone, being caught up in negative thought cycles, and being STUCK. You've tried self-help books, thinking positive thoughts, maybe even a little meditating but nothing has worked. You are D-O-N-E with doing it on your own. You're ready to try something new.
I fix your shit. Relationship problems? Check. Feelings of stuckness? Check. Long term crap? Check. PTSD/Trauma? Check. Grief? Check. Guilt? Check. Get the picture? I practice a very unique and effective sort of psychotherapy. It is common for the client to experience significant results in a very short time, often 1-3 sessions. I’m $300/hour, don’t take insurance, and worth every penny. Want to find out? Get in touch.