With over 25 years’ experience as a NJ and NY licensed clinical social worker, Candice Covington-Thomas (she/her) provides counseling to individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship Challenges utilizing a blend of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Systems Work with a strong appreciation for metaphysical influences that impact both the person and their natural environments.
In addition to being a compassionate and competent therapist, she also teaches graduate level social work students as a Part Time Lecturer 2 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick campus.
She is a personable empath who employs a myriad of thinking and sensing faculties to provide a unique, interactive, and genuine experience to the clients I work with. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and designed to mimic the multiplicity of living a full and often challenging life, which must include both comedy and drama in the exploration of current challenges as they are and as we perceive them.
Candice is a Certified Clinical Supervisor offering clinical supervision to LSWs/LACs and independent clinical consultation to practicing therapists.
My family consists of my husband of 18 years and my 22 year old stepdaughter. When I’m not working, you can find me in any cozy place, preferably with sunlight, comfortably curled reading a book and cat napping with my 2 cats, Silky and Seven.
Education
William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia, Juris Doctor (JD)
New York University, New York, New York, Master of Social Work (MSW)
Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, Bachelor of Arts – Sociology (BA)
License, Certifications & Awards
Admitted to New York Bar – License No. 4089454
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York – License No. 048251-1
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey – License No. 44SCO5288700
Additional Training
EMDR Trained
Mediation and Conciliation Skills Training, NJ Administrative Office of the Courts
Certificate in Adult Forensic Mental Health, New York University
Prepare/Enrich Certification
Multicultural Family Institute Certificate Training, Level 1
Clinical Supervision Series
Professional Activities and Memberships
National Association of Social Workers
American Bar Association
Supervisees
Falasade Harris, LAC
Dr. Amml Hussein, LSW
Nadia Ghnaim, LSW
Renae Bush, LAC, SAC