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Kandice Nelson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MAEd, LPCC (she, her)
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San Diego, CA 92114
Let's Connect (619) 768-0970
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Do you feel like you’re doing just enough to get by, but stuck in survival mode? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, and like the world is weighing you down? I can help! I am here to listen and offer a space that feels safe and allows you to be authentically you, free of judgement, and confidential for you to grow and process your experiences. I am your relatable and inner child therapist who works with everyday people from all age groups and backgrounds who are experiencing life challenges, and those who have experienced traumatic events.
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I have years of experience in working with families involved in child welfare, youth on Juvenile Probation, family units, children, adolescents, and individuals. I specialize in treating a variety of concerns including trauma, grief, attachment, ADHD, parenting concerns, school issues, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I will guide you and help you understand and discover effective solutions to overcoming identified issues, trauma you have experienced, and regain freedom from life complexities that can get you from surviving to thriving. I encourage you to contact me if your ready to start your growth and healing. At BeUChooseU Therapy we are growing together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Kandice Nelson now - (619) 768-0970
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- All Savers
- AvMed
- Bind
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:United Health/Optum
- Golden Rule
- Kaiser NorCal
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sharp Health Plan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Kandice Nelson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MAEd, LPCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 14927 Kandice Nelson
- Attended Chadron State College , M.A.Ed Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Orange, CA 92868
(619) 768-0970Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Kandice Nelson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MAEd, LPCC