My name is Candace Blecha, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and owner of Double Heart Therapy.
I have always wanted to help people. Through most of my personal and professional life, I have often found myself drawn to people, sitting one-on-one with them, just listening. Everyone has a story, a history, something that has impacted them. We all deserve someone who is willing to sit with us and listen to us; and that is ultimately how I found my way into my career. I chased my passion for wanting to “be with” others as they share their struggles, traumas, and fears. With each experience I have gained so much insight and began developing strengths for working with infants, children, families, and mothers. After becoming a mother myself, I learned just how little support there is for moms-to-be and new moms. Thus, Double Heart Therapy was born. I welcome you, in any emotional state, into my office, to “be with” you as you share your story with me.
Education and Certifications/Training:
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C)
CSU, Fresno Bachelors of Science in Child Development
Masters of Science in Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Trauma Focused CBT
National Alliance on Mental Illness Training
Wellness Training
Multicultural Training
Play Therapy Certification
Infant Mental Health Certification
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Certification through PSI
Experience:
School-Based Therapist of students identified with Emotional Disturbance
Crisis Care Specialist, mobile crisis team for youth experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and related crises.
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (TBS).
Therapist for court-appointed children and families.
Providing individual therapy to children, teens, and adults.
Providing Infant Mental Health.