Candice Mitchell , LMHC

Candice Mitchell is a trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who supports adults facing anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma. Her practice weaves together Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help the nervous system settle so meaningful change can take place. She offers phone sessions, a format many people find helps them feel safer in their bodies, less self-conscious, and better able to attend to internal experience.

Mitchell entered this work after repeatedly witnessing how quietly anxiety, trauma, and depression can undermine sleep, relationships, confidence, and a basic sense of safety. She met many people who were doing everything they could yet remained overwhelmed or stuck, which inspired her to build a trauma-informed private practice focused on real relief rather than only symptom management.

When beginning therapy, Mitchell moves at a thoughtful, supportive pace. Intake is intended to understand what a person is carrying, how stress shows up in body and mind, and what feels most important in the moment. Early work centers on building safety and trust; progress often appears as anxiety taking up less space, emotional reactions softening, and a greater sense of grounding in everyday life.

Committed to ongoing professional growth, Mitchell continually pursues advanced training in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and body-based approaches such as Polyvagal Theory and IFS. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings clinical training and an emphasis on helping adults feel calmer, steadier, and more like themselves again.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work. The therapist listens empathically and helps individuals identify their own strengths and goals, which can be especially helpful for people coping with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple skills for noticing thoughts, sensations, and emotions without getting swept away by them. Practicing present-moment awareness can support nervous system regulation, improve sleep and focus, and reduce reactivity to stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical strategies to shift them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to meet with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.