Candace Shim(She/Her/Hers)

Candace Shim, LMHC, CSAC, is a Bradenton, FL-based mental health therapist who specializes in providing teens, young adults, adults, and parents with support during life transitions. Drawing from her expertise as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor, she helps clients navigate parenthood, divorce, and other behavioral issues, teaching them practical strategies to overcome emotional distress, create stronger relationships, and promote personal growth. Candace is committed to assisting clients in finding new ways to lead happier, healthier, an dmore fullfilled lives.

Candace adopts an understanding and strengths-based approach to her work with clients. She specializes in helping those struggling with a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, low self-confidence, transitions, mid-life crises, and the empty nest syndrome. Understanding the difficulty that can come with pursuing mental health treatment, Candace strives to create an environment of acceptance and comfort for her clients as they take their journey towards improved wellbeing. Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tactics to help her clients recognize and counter unhealthy thoughts and thoughts which limit self-confidence. In addition, she educates her clients on communication and problem-solving techniques, assisting them in developing skills to strengthen their personal relationships.

Candace is passionate about helping the people she works with reach their goals and bring about positive change in their lives. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University and is an active partner and collaborator in her clients’ healing processes. Candace instills her clients with warmth and encouragement as they work toward personal growth.