About
Hi, my name is Kandie Brown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a Master’s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX. I follow a systemic approach to therapy and believe that to understand people and their challenges it is important to understand the systems and relationships they are a part of. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity, collaboration and one that feels safe and supportive. I focus on the client’s strength and resiliency. I strive to help clients find tools to cope with life’s stresses. My approach I use a humanistic approach, CBT, CBT-SP, TF-CBT, existential, EMDR, narrative, solution focused, and mindfulness approaches and other modalities tailored to the client's needs. I strive to help clients find more adaptive habits that lead to more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My focus I work with children and adults/families that are struggling with relationship issues, work stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and other conditions. My communication style I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey My journey to mental healthcare I have worked for various non-profits, education and in the mental health field for many years prior to becoming a therapist. I absolutely love supporting others in their journey to wellness. As human-beings, we need to feel heard and validated, especially during difficult times. I am here to create a safe space for my clients. My goals for you Develop treatment plan goals with the client, along with discussing various modalities to target behaviors to decrease symptoms.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Clinica Sierra Vista
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Children (6 To 10)
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
Modality
- Family
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Our Lady of the Lake University, Master's in Social Work
Years in Practice
4 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
- Code: 104100000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | 118380 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
3105 Wilson Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93304-5319
Phone Number: (661) 397-8775
Fax Number: (661) 397-8286