Meet Candice Coughenour, LMFT

If you’re someone who looks like you’re holding it together but feels overwhelmed internally, you’re not alone.

I help overthinkers, people-pleasers, perfectionists, and exhausted humans reconnect with themselves so life stops feeling like an emotional tug-of-war.

Because you don’t need more pressure.
You need a place where your brain, body, and emotions can finally exhale.

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Free 15-Minute Consultation

Therapy that feels grounding, honest, and built for real humans.

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The humans who find me are often…

• Overthinkers
• Perfectionists
• Burnt-out helpers
• Deep feelers
• LGBTQIA+ folks
• High-achievers who can’t rest
• Adults in the messy middle
• ADHD/neurodivergent minds
• “Fixers,” “strong friends,” and caretakers
• Sensitive souls with tired nervous systems

If you’ve ever wondered why everyone else seems to have the secret manual for life except you… you’ll feel understood here.

WHAT WORKING WITH ME FEELS LIKE

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If you step into therapy with me, expect:

Real talk (probably cussing)
Gentle(ish) sarcasm
Loving honesty + occasional blunt call-outs
Reflective questions that actually make you think
Space to be messy
Zero judgment
Tools you can actually use
Conversations that help you feel like yourself again

I’m not here to tell you who to be.
I’m here to help you remember who you are.

There will be laughter, tears, existential spirals, breakthroughs, and moments where things finally click..

Schedule a Free Vibe Check

My Approach

Therapy that’s integrative, down-to-earth, and centered on who you are…not who you’ve been told you “should” be.

I blend research-backed therapy with experiential, mind-body work that helps you reconnect with yourself on multiple levels.

No rushing. No judgment. No toxic positivity.
Just honest, steady, reflective work that meets you where you are.

You get :

Deep insight
Practical tools
Reflection + structure
Support for your mind and your nervous system

I sit with you inside your perspective, not above it, and we explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with curiosity, not criticism.

You get deep insight and practical tools.
Reflection and structure.
Healing that makes sense to your brain and to your nervous system.

Most people who connect with me are thoughtful, self-aware, and incredibly capable…

…and still feel like they’re carrying the emotional weight of three humans and a half-finished to-do list.

Maybe that’s you.

You’ve been “fine” for so long it feels like part of your personality… meanwhile:

Your brain won’t turn off
Your boundaries keep disappearing
You’re exhausted from being the responsible one
You feel disconnected from the version of you who used to feel alive

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What I Use

(Explained Simply + Like a Human)

I pull from a mix of approaches depending on what actually helps you:

Tools to untangle overthinking and harsh inner dialogue
Understanding patterns in relationships, roles, and expectations
Deeper emotional work that reconnects you with parts of yourself you’ve lost or ignored
Collaborative conversations (no expert-on-a-pedestal energy)
Nervous system work so your body can finally feel safe

Optional (if it fits you):

holistic or intuitive tools
mind-body-spirit exploration
If it resonates with you:
I also offer a more holistic layer to therapy, including mind-body awareness, intuitive reflection, and energy-based practices. I’m a Reiki II practitioner, which allows space for deeper nervous system regulation and whole-person healing.

This isn’t one-size-fits-all therapy. It’s built around you.

WHY I DO THIS WORK

I get it, not because I’m perfect, but because I’m human too.

I identify as a neurospicy overthinker and recovering people-pleaser, which means I understand how loud your mind can get, how easy it is to carry too much, and how hard it can be to slow down or put yourself first.

What I do have is years of experience helping people navigate overwhelm, burnout, identity shifts, and the chaos of being a human with a very active mind.

My background includes work in drug and alcohol counseling, supporting neurodivergent adults, and serving in a clinical director role, so I bring both lived understanding and clinical depth into the room.

My work lives at the intersection of:

Psychology × Nervous System Awareness × Whole-Person Healing

That’s where real, sustainable change happens..

Credentials + Experience

While therapy with me feels human and grounded, it’s also deeply informed by clinical training, leadership experience, and ongoing professional development.

Education & Licensure

M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy – Seton Hill University
B.A. Art Therapy – Seton Hill University
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (PA, GA)
FL Telehealth Permission

Clinical Experience

Drug & alcohol counseling
Work with neurodivergent adults (including ADHD and Autism)
Clinical Director role overseeing care and supporting clinicians

Advanced Focus Areas

Couples & relationship patterns
Attachment & trauma-informed therapy
Nervous system regulation

A Quick Vibe Check

(AKA: Me as a Human)

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Cat mom (Clancy & Cleo)
Lover of cozy lighting (lamps > overhead always)
Fluent in sarcasm + chaotic humor
Nerd at heart (Star Wars, Star Trek, all of it)
A little “woo,” a little science
Will absolutely get excited about your niche interests

Therapy works best when you actually like the person you’re talking to.
Underneath it all, I’m the human who helps you organize your internal chaos without judgment. (nothing is “TMI”…say the unhinged thing!)

I believe therapy needs to feel human. If this feels like your vibe, we’ll probably get along really well.

Ready to feel aligned?

Let’s slow things down enough for you to hear yourself.

Schedule a free 15-minute Vibe Check and see if working together feels like a match.

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