Candace has been a registered nurse in the operating room since 2019 and became a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner as of February of 2025. She has expertise in treating various mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and psychotic disorders across the lifespan. She has a background in functional medicine and nutritional psychiatry, integrating evidence-based patient-centered care with a holistic approach. Her goals within the mental health community are to reduce the stigma toward this area of healthcare, provide education on prevention and early detection of mental health disorders, and create a nurturing environment for patients to facilitate recovery.