Hello! I’m Candice. It’s nice to meet you. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified across the lifespan. I currently provide services in the states of Maine, Idaho, Iowa, and Kansas. My career began with a job offer that I had accepted in an interview, but I had to wait until my high school diploma was officially issued to me to officially be hired. That was over 20 years ago, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. It genuinely brings me joy to see others feeling better and doing well and I’ve been told many times It’s obvious to those around me. My priority from the start is building a relationship where they feel comfortable talking to me as though I was a trusted friend. I consider it an honor that they are putting their faith in me to help them during a time of vulnerability. I do not take this lightly. I’ve found that this tells me so much more than any paper assessment can provide. This allows us to work together to develop a plan for treatment where my patients feel as though their input was the most important part. In addition to medication management, I have a passion for psychotherapy as well. I recently obtained my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certification (CCTP.)