Shalin Candelaria

MA, LCMHC-A, NCC

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I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (CAND-18ZUAE) and National Certified Counselor (1464299). I obtained my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish from the Augusta State University and I obtained my master's degree in Counseling, specialized in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.


I was a prior internship student with Thrive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC and I completed my internship with 600 hours. In my prior job experience, I worked as a Psychology Technician at the VA Philadelphia Medical Center. During my employment as a Psychology Technician, I provided mental health services to veterans and families and I completed 300 hours of my counseling practicum.

I have served a variety of individuals with complex mental health (schizophrenia, bipolar), PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, chronic pain, neurocognitive problems, trauma brain injury, disabled veterans, and caregivers. I am trained in psychological assessments such as GAD-7, PHQ-9, C-SSRS, AUDIT-7, Illicit Drug Screen, PCL-5, BOMC, Mania Screening, and Psychosis Screening.


I am a military spouse, married for 14 years, and have three children. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and being creative with art and music. I believe that positive relationships with ourselves help us grow and develop healthy relationships with others. I believe in the importance of fostering a healthy overall physical, emotional, and mental health by improving the ways we move, eat, rest, and cope with life stressors. I am a compassionate and empathetic professional who works collaboratively meeting the mental, emotional, and physical needs of my clients by fostering healing, hope, and resiliency.

Shalin Offers Care For:

  • Individuals
  • Children (12-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Divorce Care (Children & Adults)
  • Fertility Issues
  • Legally Separated / Divorcing
  • Parenting Issues
  • Child Play Therapy
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Affective Disorders
  • Chronic Mental Disorders (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc)
  • Conduct / Behavioral Disorders
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurotic Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias & Panic Disorders
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Somatoform Disorders
  • Testing (Psychometry)
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Substance Abuse
  • First Responders
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military
  • Minorities (esp. Hispanic)
  • Seniors
  • Infidelity Issues
  • Intimacy Issues
  • LGBT Issues
  • Child Abuse (victim)
  • Trauma (single-incident)
  • Physical Abuse (victim)
  • Post-traumatic Stress
  • PTSD
  • Sexual Trauma (victim)
  • Spiritual Issues
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Goals
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Childhood Experiences
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Codependency Issues
  • Depression
  • Disability Issues
  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Grief & Loss
  • Holistic Health
  • Life Problems
  • Occupational Issues
  • Physical Health
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm/Suicide
  • Stress Management

  • Insurances Accepted

    Please note this list may not be comprehensive.


    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • Medcost
    • Sliding Scale Fees
    • Self-Pay

  • Education

    • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Edinboro Univeristy of Pennsylvania, 2021)
    • BA Psychology (Augusta State University, 2012)

  • Licenses, Certifications, & Awards

    • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (NC #CAND-18ZUAE)
    • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC #1464299)

  • Additional Training

    • Motivational Interviewing
    • TF-CBT

  • Professional Activities & Memberships

    • American Counseling Association
    • North Carolina Counseling Association
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