Candace Washington(II)
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Candace Washington, LMSW (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Restorative Minds Therapeutic and Wellness Services in Bowie, Maryland. She is an Author, Board-Certified Licensed Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Production Therapist in television and film. She graduated from Bowie State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and Howard University with a master's degree in social work. With more than ten years of experience, Candace specializes in providing mental health services through advocacy, consulting, education, and clinical support.
Candace is multifaceted. She is a faith leader and the author of Breathe: Rest, Reflect, Reset, and Woman of God: 60-Day Devotional. As a storyteller in literature, a lover of film and television, and a therapist, her interest in the arts and her desire to see people have fulfilling lives have intersected, as she believes that what we see and hear may be therapeutic and that music and film is a healing source. She has garnered notoriety as an in-demand licensed mental health professional and speaker, and she frequently speaks about faith, mental health, and her message of hope and restoration.
As a Production Therapist, she's had the opportunity to work on several projects, bringing her mastery of mental health education to assist productions in establishing wellness on-set and one-on-one with cast and crew to build mental fortitude and strategies for their well-being. She also spearheads mental health initiatives at the nexus of film and mental health, providing social impact within the community to eradicate the stigma associated with mental health.
Candace facilitates prominent mental health dialogues on the campuses of Howard and Yale Universities. She has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Mental Health Professionals by the Boris L. Henson Foundation, founded by Taraji P. Henson, and one of Upscale Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. Aside from her professional and educational background, she enjoys spending time with her sons, traveling, and participating in exhilarating outdoor activities.
Candace is multifaceted. She is a faith leader and the author of Breathe: Rest, Reflect, Reset, and Woman of God: 60-Day Devotional. As a storyteller in literature, a lover of film and television, and a therapist, her interest in the arts and her desire to see people have fulfilling lives have intersected, as she believes that what we see and hear may be therapeutic and that music and film is a healing source. She has garnered notoriety as an in-demand licensed mental health professional and speaker, and she frequently speaks about faith, mental health, and her message of hope and restoration.
As a Production Therapist, she's had the opportunity to work on several projects, bringing her mastery of mental health education to assist productions in establishing wellness on-set and one-on-one with cast and crew to build mental fortitude and strategies for their well-being. She also spearheads mental health initiatives at the nexus of film and mental health, providing social impact within the community to eradicate the stigma associated with mental health.
Candace facilitates prominent mental health dialogues on the campuses of Howard and Yale Universities. She has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Mental Health Professionals by the Boris L. Henson Foundation, founded by Taraji P. Henson, and one of Upscale Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. Aside from her professional and educational background, she enjoys spending time with her sons, traveling, and participating in exhilarating outdoor activities.