Candace Anderson, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker | North St. Paul
About Candace's Area of Practice
Candace works with adult and adolescent clients who are experiencing: Life transitions or challenges, worry, nervousness, sadness, hopelessness, grief and loss, and trauma. Candace worked in the mental health field for just under a decade prior to completing her Master’s Degree and transitioning into her therapy role, having served the Twin Cities’ severe and persistent mental health community as a case manager, worked within crisis services, and as an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team member. She completed her Master’s Level clinical internship at Mindful Way Counseling.
Candace provides warmth and humor during sessions to help all feel safe and comfortable in talking about life’s challenges. She uses a collaborative approach in her work with clients, which is consistent with her strong passion for social justice and core values in providing a nonjudgmental and culturally-sensitive and responsive environment for all clients.
Education
Candace earned her masters in Clinical Social Work at St. Catherine University and a Bachelor’s in Sociology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Special Interests
Candace utilizes a trauma-informed approach, including Brainspotting. She uses a strengths-based and relational approach to her work with clients and also incorporates Polyvagal Theory and Mindfulness into her work.
