- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Kandie
Kandie Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Kandie also focuses on workplace issues, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women’s issues and life purpose.
Kandie uses a mix of practical methods to help people cope with everyday pressure. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns. She also uses client-centered techniques to build a collaborative conversation about what matters to the client.
In sessions she listens for strengths and existing coping skills, then helps people try small changes that feel manageable. She works on clearer communication, impulse control strategies, and ways to reduce anxiety symptoms. When trauma is part of the picture, she focuses on safety and stabilizing reactions before moving on to other goals.
Kandie describes her role as a collaborator who helps people test new approaches and track what works. She encourages short-term solutions for immediate stress and longer work on bigger life questions like purpose and motivation. Practical tools, mindful awareness, and solution-focused steps are woven into the conversation.
Outside work she enjoys gardening, quilting, reading, walking and hiking, and spending time with family and her dog. Those everyday interests inform a down-to-earth approach in sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kandie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Client-centered work emphasizes a collaborative conversation where the therapist listens and follows what the client says is important.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing strategies that reduce stress and improve focus. Mindfulness exercises are brief and can be practiced between sessions to support mood and impulse control.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kandie will talk with each person about their goals, history and daily routines and then suggest methods to try. That decision is made together and can change over time based on what helps most.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. The emphasis is on practical ways to use therapy in everyday life rather than on any single method.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include workplace issues, communication problems, forgiveness and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Kandie blends client-centered conversation with practical methods like CBT and solution-focused steps. She looks for small, testable changes to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work. Her practice emphasizes strengths and building coping tools.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm rates during the intake process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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