Mary Candelaria, PsyD, is a compassionate psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the health field, initially serving as an occupational therapist before transitioning into clinical psychology. She deeply honors individuals' decisions to seek counseling and is thoroughly committed to guiding them in uncovering their internal strengths and resources. Mary integrates a diverse array of effective change strategies, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expressive Therapy (EAET), cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies. Her approach is eclectic and incorporates modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), EMDR, and insight-oriented therapy. Mary has honed her expertise in addressing issues related to health and wellness, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and the challenges of painful life experiences. With advanced training from renowned experts such as Drs. John Sarno and Howard Schubiner, as well as the Pain Psychology Center of Los Angeles, she provides nuanced support to those affected by chronic pain and medical challenges. Mary is highly experienced in working with adults and elders, especially those navigating significant life transitions or coping with stress-related conditions like neural pathway pain, PPD, and TMS. Her passion lies in empowering each individual to live their life more fully and completely.