Shalin Candelaria, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and trauma
- CBT and client-centered therapy
- Spanish and English
- Video phone messaging sessions
About Shalin Candelaria
Shalin Candelaria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She offers a calm, empathetic presence and focuses on helping clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen self-esteem while navigating relationship or transition-related concerns.
Her work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s circumstances. Shalin draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches, and she integrates strengths-based perspectives to help clients identify resources and move toward their goals. She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore patterns, develop insight, and practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Shalin supports adults confronting a range of challenges from chronic stress and mood concerns to attachment and communication issues. Whether someone is seeking relief from immediate distress or pursuing longer-term growth, she partners with clients to set attainable goals and to build resilience over time.
Her work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s circumstances. Shalin draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches, and she integrates strengths-based perspectives to help clients identify resources and move toward their goals. She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore patterns, develop insight, and practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Shalin supports adults confronting a range of challenges from chronic stress and mood concerns to attachment and communication issues. Whether someone is seeking relief from immediate distress or pursuing longer-term growth, she partners with clients to set attainable goals and to build resilience over time.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shalin Candelaria have?
Shalin Candelaria has five years of clinical experience.
Is Shalin Candelaria a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC. License details are FL LMHC MH25496.
In which languages does Shalin Candelaria provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Shalin Candelaria located?
Shalin is located in Florida.
How can I work with Shalin Candelaria as my therapist?
You can work with Shalin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shalin Candelaria work with international clients?
No. Shalin Candelaria does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shalin Candelaria cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Shalin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy and collaboration to help clients explore their values and priorities while building self-awareness and confidence. For clients processing trauma, she may incorporate EMDR techniques to support the reprocessing of distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shalin works with each person to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility that fits varied schedules and needs. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent care from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.