Alicia Candeias, LAC

Alicia Candeias, LAC

Alicia is a New Jersey Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) compassionately devoted to providing a holistic, culturally sensitive, and empathetic environment for clients befriending their healing process. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stockton University, and her Master’s in School Counseling and Ed.S. in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University. Her experience includes school, agency, and private practice settings. Alicia brings her authenticity and humor in session with clients through her utilization with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and experiential, creative-arts interventions.

Through her professional journey, Alicia has worked closely with various populations and enjoys helping teens, young adults, and adults navigate interpersonal concerns, mood disorders, life transitions, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and other forms of trauma. Alicia has a passion for working with women from adolescence through adulthood, and understands how our earliest experiences and relationships influence our worldview. Alicia supports her clients in developing a graceful understanding of their journey.

In her free time, Alicia enjoys spending time with her fiancé and four cats(!), family, and friends, creating art, and being in nature (especially the beach!). She is an avid believer in grounding and reflective activities that support our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, including yoga and meditation, cooking, and community involvement in animal rescues.