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Mindfulness-based care
Strengths focused
Practical coping tools
About Kandie
Kandie Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and low self-esteem. She aims to create an authentic and collaborative space where people can speak openly and start making small practical changes. Kandie focuses on strengths and resilience to help people build coping tools that fit their daily life.
She brings five years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. Kandie uses Mindfulness Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches, and she adapts methods to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, practicing new skills, and setting small goals that lead to clearer choices.
In practice she pays attention to the relationships and systems that shape a person’s experience. Conversations explore how habits, communication, and workplace pressures affect wellbeing. Kandie helps people tackle issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women’s concerns, and workplace stress.
Her style is practical and down-to-earth. She listens for strengths and gently suggests steps to try between sessions. People often leave with concrete ideas for managing difficult moments and improving daily routines.
Outside work Kandie enjoys gardening, quilting, reading, walking, hiking, travel, and time with her dog and family. She encourages anyone thinking about change to take a first step and explore whether her approach feels like a good fit.
How Kandie’s Approaches Work Online
Mindfulness Therapy encourages gentle present-moment awareness and simple grounding practices. It can help people notice stress and break automatic reactions so they can try different responses in daily life.
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said, and supports self-directed goals and deeper self-understanding.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and short-term tasks to test new ways of thinking and reduce unhelpful habits that contribute to anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kandie will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. This collaborative process helps tailor the plan and adjust it as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and let people schedule sessions around work, school, or family responsibilities. If you want to confirm which formats are offered, check the booking details before you schedule so you know how sessions are delivered.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kandie focus on?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women’s issues, and workplace concerns.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
Her style blends Mindfulness Therapy, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions are collaborative and aim to develop practical skills and clearer ways of thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kandie has five years of experience working with adults and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. She is licensed as an LCSW in California.
Where is Kandie licensed to practice?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices with that credential in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Check the booking details to learn how sessions are delivered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during scheduling.
How do I begin working with Kandie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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