Candida Pagan, LMSW

(she/hers)

Candida is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with a deep belief in the healing power of creativity and connection. She brings a unique blend of clinical experience and creative sensibility to her work as a trauma-informed therapist. Drawing from a background in the arts, crisis intervention, and therapeutic work with individuals and groups, she offers a compassionate and grounded therapeutic space for adults, young adults, and couples navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. 

Candida is an EMDR Therapist and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) Certified Therapist. Broadly, her approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients heal and grow while aligning their actions with what truly matters to them. Whether you’re facing a major life change, managing challenging emotions, or looking to reconnect with your sense of purpose, Candida provides support that is inclusive, practical, and deeply attuned to your lived experience.