Kandace Leflore, LPC

Kandace Leflore is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents in clinical settings and over 10 years of providing therapeutic services. Her education provides her with a strong foundation in individual, child, and family-focused care.

Throughout her career, she has worked with children, adolescents and families experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, substance use, suicidal ideation, self-harm and family conflict. She has extensive experience providing individual and family therapy while partnering with parents to implement effective behavioral management strategies that promote healthy development and lasting positive change.

She is experienced in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Parent Management Training (PMT). She tailors treatment to each client's unique strengths, needs, and goals, helping children, adolescents, and families develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate, collaborative and client centered. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where children, adolescents and families feel heard, empowered and equipped to achieve meaningful, lasting growth and positive change.

Personal Statement

As a wife, mother and proud dog mom, I understand the importance of connection, balance and having a strong support system. Outside of my work, I enjoy traveling, reading and continuously learning new skills, all of which help me grow both personally and professionally.

I am deeply committed to helping children and teens overcome life's challenges by providing a safe, compassionate space where they feel heard, valued and understood. I believe every young person deserves hope, encouragement and the opportunity to build the confidence and skills needed to thrive, regardless of the circumstances they may be facing.

I am also passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. My goal is to help normalize conversations about mental illness and inspire children, teens and their families to seek support without fear or shame. I believe that asking for help is a sign of strength, and I am honored to walk alongside families as they navigate life's challenges, celebrate progress and work toward healing together.

Education

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