Hello! I’m Erin! A little bit about me: I spent 20 years in the United States Army witnessing wonderful human beings sacrificing and neglecting their own wellbeing for others. Their bodies were ran down from postponing care to ensure mission success. I witnessed numerous troops postpone mental care because they didn’t want their teammates to go without. I also witnessed the intense camaraderie that comes from helping people achieve their potential and overcome life’s challenges. Post retirement from military service, I realized what I had witnessed was also my own reality. I needed to learn how to take care of my mind, body, and spirit.
In 2023, I enrolled in a Holistic Massage and Bodywork Therapy Program dedicated to teaching its students about self-care and the power of intentional touch. I expected to learn a lot of theory, techniques and a few good coping skills but in reality, I rediscovered the overwhelming joy I get from helping people to heal themselves.
In 2024, I was awarded a diploma with the designation of Holistic Massage and Bodywork Therapist and became a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT).
I am trained in many massage techniques to include prenatal, lymphatic, sports, chair, Swedish, myofascial release, and reflexology.
I live in Wake Forest, NC with my partner and potato shaped elderly dog.
Education:
NC Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #21970
679 Hours Holistic Massage and Bodywork Therapy Training 2024, Raleigh, NC
Sports Massage Internship (NCAA) Certificate of Achievement, Raleigh, NC
Reflexology Certificate of Achievement, Raleigh, NC
Reiki Second Degree Certificate of Achievement, Raleigh, NC
75 Hours Prenatal / Postpartum Massage at The North Carolina Birth and Wellness Center, Durham, NC
Candy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of South Carolina, specializing in individual psychotherapy. Before entering the counseling field, Candy served as a medic in the United States Air Force and as civilian EMS. Following this service, Candy earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Wayland Baptist University.
Candy is particularly focused on supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, dissociative identity disorder (DID), borderline personality disorder (BPD), addiction, and those facing significant life transitions. As a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Candy also specializes in working with veterans, immigrants, and first-generation Americans from immigrant families. Candy additionally offers specialized services, including immigration evaluations and personality disorder assessments or screenings.
Respect, acceptance, and kindness are the guiding principles of Candy’s therapeutic practice. Believing that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of successful therapy, Candy takes an integrative and holistic approach to client care. By utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities—including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBP), rational-emotive therapy (REBT), mindfulness-based practices, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and reality therapy- Candy tailors treatment plans to fit each client’s unique needs and goals.
