Shalin Candelaria, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR informed work

About Shalin

Shalin Candelaria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She lists life purpose among her areas of focus and helps people thinking about direction after major life events.

In session she uses a collaborative, person-centered style. Conversations are focused and practical. She helps clients identify patterns, try new ways of responding, and develop coping skills that fit daily life. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy are used to address thoughts and behaviors that fuel distress.

Shalin also incorporates emotion-focused methods when relationships and attachment feel central to the problem. For trauma-related concerns she may draw on EMDR principles to address distress tied to memories. She names Gottman Method work as part of her approach for relationship communication issues.

Her work often addresses connected problems such as abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and recovery from addiction. She speaks plainly about what can change and what takes time. Cost varies by location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session by selecting the See online therapy options button. International clients are not currently accepted.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Shalin uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to keep work practical in sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can name what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to create concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also integrates emotionally-focused ideas when attachment and relationship patterns are important. Emotion-focused work helps people notice patterns in how they react and then practice new ways of relating. When trauma is a component, elements of EMDR-informed work may be used to address distress linked to specific memories.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and comfort with different techniques and adjust the plan as work progresses. This helps make sure sessions focus on what feels most useful for the person in front of her.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists work with clients to choose session length and pace that suit their everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and addiction-related concerns.

How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused work to clarify values and test new ways of moving forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and life transition issues.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with clients in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.