Therapist profile
Kandi Willhoit, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee
Licensed counselor - Addictions and codependency
Continue with KandiWhere Kandi stands
- Credentials
- LPC-MHSP
- License
- LPC-MHSP, Tennessee / 6910
- NPI
- 1679301295
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Boundary skills
About Kandi
Kandi Willhoit is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem struggles, and family-related concerns, and lists codependency among her focus areas.
Kandi uses evidence-based techniques to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She helps clients build clearer communication, set boundaries, and practice new ways of responding to stressful situations. Sessions often involve talking through what is happening now and trying small, practical changes between meetings.
Her approach is faith-informed for those who bring spiritual concerns into counseling. Kandi aims to respect each person's beliefs while focusing on the concrete steps that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. She works with people who are managing caregiver stress, substance and process addictions, or struggles with guilt, shame, and isolation.
People who find it hard to say no or who lose themselves in relationships can expect help identifying those patterns and learning different responses. Kandi also addresses attachment-related concerns, body image, and issues around life purpose and self-love. Work is conversational, practical, and oriented to measurable change.
Sessions are structured around goals the client sets. Kandi supports people as they practice new skills, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking to match practical needs.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit in
Two evidence-based approaches often used in this kind of work are cognitive-behavioral techniques and skills-based coping training. Cognitive-behavioral methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them by trying new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Skills-based coping training focuses on concrete tools like grounding, emotion regulation, and step-by-step boundary practice to manage cravings, overwhelm, or conflict.Another useful approach is attachment-focused work, which looks at how early relationship patterns shape present behavior. That kind of work helps people who find themselves overly dependent or who struggle with repeated relationship cycles understand why they react the way they do and experiment with different responses in relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to choose techniques based on current goals, what has helped before, and practical needs. Sessions can be adjusted over time if a different method would be a better fit.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Ask which online or phone options are offered and how they schedule appointments. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. Confirm the supported formats so you can pick what works best for your day-to-day routine.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem issues, and family-related concerns. Codependency and communication problems are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is practical and conversational, using evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on skills like boundary setting and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a counselor in Tennessee.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients currently.
What are the session formats and fees?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.