Candida Pagan, LISW

(she/her/hers)
Preferred Name: Candida

About Me

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.

Education & Experience

University of Iowa, MFA, MSW

Specialty Area

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Couples
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid