Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kandie Brown, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 118380
- NPI
- 1679959951
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kandie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Kandie
Kandie Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
Her approach centers on practical, real-world support. She works collaboratively and uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people find tools that fit their lives. Sessions are aimed at building clearer thinking patterns, coping skills, and simpler ways to respond to stress.
In sessions she pays attention to the systems and relationships that shape everyday problems. That means looking at how work, family roles, routines, and social expectations affect mood and behavior. Conversations tend to be direct and solution-oriented, with space to reflect on values and purpose when that feels helpful.
Kandie emphasizes strengths and resilience. She helps people notice patterns that cause trouble and experiments with small, practical changes to break those patterns. She often uses mindfulness practices to calm intense feelings and CBT-style techniques to test unhelpful thoughts.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys gardening, quilting, reading, hiking, travel, and time with her dog and family. Her background and interests inform a grounded, everyday focus in sessions that aims to make therapy useful for busy lives.
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How Kandie uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist supports people to speak about what matters most and helps clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs a straightforward space to sort feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when small behavior changes can reduce symptoms.
Mindfulness practices are used to notice and settle strong emotions in the moment. These techniques involve short attention exercises and breathing that can reduce reactivity and help with impulse control.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kandie will work together with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps focus sessions on what will make the most practical difference.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or enabling sessions during a break from work. Different formats may suit different practical needs such as lower bandwidth, no camera, or brief 20-minute check-ins, so clarify which options are available when you schedule.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Kandie works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women's issues, and workplace concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses Client-Centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused steps, and mindfulness techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience informs her focus on everyday coping skills and relationship dynamics.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers