Candace Phelan

Dr. Candace Phelan is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over twenty years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and elders navigate life's challenges. She creates a safe and supportive environment where clients can share their stories and work through issues such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Candace partners with her clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner, focusing on identifying and resolving underlying issues. Her practice includes supportive check-in sessions after intensive therapy to promote lasting change and encourage the use of newly developed coping skills. Additionally, she offers psychological testing to evaluate learning, emotional, or behavioral concerns, and provides consultation for IEP and 504 plans. Utilizing a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, expressive arts, and mindfulness-based techniques, Dr. Phelan guides her clients in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She emphasizes the cultivation of healthy coping mechanisms tailored to individual needs and life stressors. Teens and adults can benefit from regular teletherapy sessions aimed at managing ADHD symptoms and enhancing executive functioning skills, while coaching sessions are designed to create actionable plans that align with academic, professional, and personal goals. Weekly check-ins enable her clients to monitor progress, troubleshoot challenges, and adjust their plans as necessary for optimal success.