Candace Thurman

Candace Thurman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Grambling State University and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Brown University.Before becoming a counselor, Candace worked as a psychometrist, where she was responsible for administering and scoring psychological assessments. This experience deepened her understanding of cognitive and emotional processes, which she now integrates into her counseling practice. Candace provides support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, grief, ADHD, eating disorders, anger management, PTSD, and stress management. Her primary therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). She has previously offered services in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for teens, as well as family, individual, and couples counseling. Currently, Candace takes a client-centered approach, working primarily with neurodivergent individuals to help them navigate daily life, develop coping skills, and leverage their unique strengths. Outside of her professional work, Candace is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. She loves reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.