Candi Kizer, MA, LMFT, Therapist in San Diego, California

Specialties:

Anger issues Anxiety Depression/feeling down Panic attacks Self-esteem Sexual trauma Stress management +37

Ages Served

11-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Candi Kizer (She/Her)

Candi Kizer, LMFT, offers a client-centered and culturally aware approach, guiding clients through their healing journey with empathy, intuition, and extensive experience. Serving patients throughout California, Candi specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy, ensuring that each session is tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Her trauma-informed practice provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their true selves, build resilience, and navigate their futures with optimism. Candi is particularly passionate about addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related issues. She employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage and overcome these challenges.

Additionally, Candi’s expertise in Couples/Marital Counseling supports partners in navigating relational issues, fostering healthier communication and stronger connections. With a deep commitment to supporting diverse populations, Candi works extensively with the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals facing reproductive challenges. Her background as a US Army veteran enriches her ability to connect with and understand the unique experiences of active duty members, veterans, and their dependents. Candi’s strength-based approach empowers clients from all walks of life to discover their inner strengths and achieve their personal goals.

Beyond her clinical work, Candi enjoys an active lifestyle, regularly playing softball and flag football. She also loves attending concerts, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with friends around a bonfire. These personal interests help her maintain a balanced life and bring a well-rounded perspective to her therapeutic practice.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Family Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+

Areas of Focus

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Anger issues
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Stress management
Adoption & foster care
Attachment issues
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Family conflict
First responder stress
Grief & loss
Military & veteran
Parenting
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Anger issues
Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Family conflict
First responder stress
Grief & loss
Military & veteran
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Anger issues
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Bullying or harassment
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
Fertility
First responder stress
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Menopause & perimenopause
Military & veteran
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

National University

Locations

LifeStance Health
10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd
Suite 380
San Diego, CA 92127

Get Directions Phone Number

858-737-6075

619-923-3844

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Excellent customer service. Chanda did good job at displaying her concern and the willingness to make me fell comfortable during our conversations. I am looking forward to more sessions with her to resolve my personal issues.

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Ralph R.

Apr 02, 2025

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Excellent care, but it would be better if you could book multiple appointments in a row and if you did not have to fill out the same information every time before joining a session.

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