Calimesa, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Candace Deese is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in helping individuals navigate anxiety, chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and depression. She understands that life can sometimes feel unmanageable and that many struggle with relationship challenges, feelings of isolation, and harmful behaviors. Specializing in trauma, mental health instability, and addiction, Candace is passionate about walking alongside her clients to uncover their inner truths while developing healthy coping skills. Her expertise encompasses working with at-risk teenagers, adults, and a variety of diagnoses including substance use disorders, PTSD, anxiety, dual diagnosis, chronic illness, and mood disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Therapy can be a daunting decision, yet through her supportive presence, clients can discover the transformative power of vulnerability. As a therapist, Candace is committed to crafting an authentic and individualized therapeutic journey that allows each client to embrace the beauty of healing and reclaim their lives.

Greg Valdez is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist, holding a BA and MA, with robust credentials as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an Ordained Minister (OM). With a rich background in therapy, he is dedicated to helping adults navigate the complexities of infidelity, anxiety, and relationship issues. Greg employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Gestalt therapy, ensuring a tailored approach that honors each individual's journey. His expertise extends to both couples and individuals, fostering an environment where clients can explore their thoughts through self-talk and inner dialogue while experience support and understanding through person-centered and psychodynamic methods. Greg’s holistic and strength-based outlook creates a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth, empowering clients to build meaningful connections and cultivate resilience in their lives.