Candid Counseling is a group therapy practice (in Carlsbad, CA) owned by Danielle Calder that specializes in the intersection of religion and mental health.

 

Our therapists are licensed in CA, ID, and UT. ​In person sessions are offered in Carlsbad, CA. Virtual session are also available. ​​​

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All clinicians at Candid Counseling are belief and faith affirming, body positive, sex positive, neurodivergent informed, and LGBTQ+ affirming.

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Email us to schedule a free 15 minute consultation: danielle@candidcounseling.co

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Our Moto:

 

Whether you stay in religion, leave, or land somewhere in between, the most important thing is that you heal from any aspect of your religious experience that has caused harm.   

 

We work within your belief system. We support your self-determination to live, believe, and do whatever sparks joy in your life.​

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We Help People With:

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-Religious Traumatic Syndrome

-Faith transitions

-Purity culture, sexual shame, and mission trauma

-Differentiation from religion of origin and family of origin

-Values work + rebuilding identity

-Co-occuring mental illness (such as depression, anxiety, mood regulation challenges, and eating disorders)

-Domestic Violence

-Addictions and Substance Use Disorders

-Relationship challenges-Mixed faith marriage

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Our Approach: 

 

Our therapists utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including: 

-Parts and Somatic Work

-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

-Values and identity work

-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills-

Narrative Therapy

 

Using a trauma informed approach, we help you heal from your past and discover your most authentic self so that you can build a life on your terms. 

 

After an assessment your therapist will create a treatment plan together to address your most pressing needs and will get to the healing!​​

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Get Started:

 

Email us to schedule a free 15 minute consultation: danielle@candidcounseling.co​