Candi White

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” — BRENE BROWN

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About me

As a young girl I was determined, independent and wanted to do things on my own. I have always had a zest for life and a love for people. I grew up in a loving home and was fortunate to be surrounded by extended family. My family walked through some dark days and we were affected by the pain of divorce, addiction and abuse. I am not sure that anyone ever directly told me this but I took on the life message of “don’t cry” and “pull up your bootstraps and deal with it”. This narrative seemed to serve me well for years as I navigated changes within my family system and attempted to find my way in this world. It wasn’t until my collegiate years that I began to walk into my own pain and grief. In those years of processing my story, I learned a new life message and discovered the healing power of community, strength in vulnerability, and the resiliency found in faith. Since then, I have had the privilege to work within a university setting for sixteen years and hear the stories of countless college students. It has been a joy to hold space and support others as they navigate their own path and face their own pain. I am forever grateful for those that invested in me during my collegiate years and have found that season to be such a formative time of life that continues to shape and influence me.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I am passionate about coming alongside others as they explore their own narratives, life messages, patterns and identify emotional needs. I work from a trauma informed, mindfulness framework, utilizing body-based approaches. I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps clients take a curious stance in exploring their internal world, increase self-awareness, compassion and self-leadership. I also have training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is used to reprocess painful memories and heal from traumatic experiences. In my work with couples I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) exploring attachment styles, relationship cycles and connection. I understand that taking steps toward healing and growth can be both vulnerable and transformative. I consider it a privilege to lean in and listen to the stories of others and believe there is great power when we feel heard and seen.

Education & Affiliations

Arizona Christian University -
Bachelor’s of Science Behavioral Health

Fuller Theological Seminary
Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Arizona Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (AZEFT)
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy ( AAMFT)

Training

Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Couple and Family Therapy (EFT)

EMDR Trained
Enneagram Trained

Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals Foundations for Coaching

I am currently working toward independent licensure and is under the supervision of Kelly Ontiveros (LMFT #15325) and Jennifer Rasmussen (LMFT #15434)