Therapist profile
Shalin Candelaria, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - stress and relationships
Continue with ShalinWhere Shalin stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH25496
- NPI
- 1386369643
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
About
- Client-centered approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
About Shalin
Shalin Candelaria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She offers therapy in English and Spanish.
Shalin focuses on making therapy practical and understandable. Sessions are collaborative and centered on the person rather than on jargon. She uses a mix of approaches to help clients build coping skills, manage intense feelings, and make clearer decisions about relationships and boundaries.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop different patterns of thinking and behavior. For trauma-related concerns she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address distress tied to difficult memories.
Shalin also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore emotions that show up in close relationships and the Gottman Method when communication and interaction patterns become a source of stress. These approaches are tools she brings together to match what a person needs in session.
People who have struggled with codependency, abandonment fears, caregiving stress, chronic illness, or addiction-related impact often seek work on boundaries and self-direction. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can learn goals and agree on practical next steps.
How sessions work
Approaches you may use in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and letting the client guide the pace of change. This approach helps when someone feels lost or unsure about their own needs.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used for addressing distress tied to painful memories. It aims to reduce the intensity of those memories so they interfere less with daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits best based on the client’s goals and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as work progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into a workday break, avoiding travel time, or allowing a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with the therapist after completing the matching questionnaire to confirm how sessions will be arranged and what to expect.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and addiction-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. She mixes practical techniques like CBT with emotion-focused work to address how feelings affect behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns. That time includes helping clients build coping skills and communication strategies.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
Can I see a therapist in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. The profile recommends checking available online therapy options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That first meeting is used to set goals and agree on next steps.
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.