Dr. Candice Holm holds both a Doctorate and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. Her clinical training spans a wide range of settings, including community mental health centers, public schools, and residential treatment facilities. She completed her Postdoctoral Residency in community mental health with the Fairfax County Community Services Board, where she continued to serve for several years.
Dr. Holm is committed to working collaboratively with clients to identify the most effective treatment path. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in an interpersonal and systemic perspective, integrating evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Mindfulness-based interventions.
With extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, Dr. Holm has specialized training in working with preschool-aged children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Her clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, grief, attachment issues, and parenting support. She offers Individual, Family, and Group therapy, and conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations with a focus on diagnosing autism spectrum disorders and ADHD across the lifespan.
Dr. Holm is dedicated to providing culturally responsive care and approaches each client with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
Availability: Monday through Friday, with both daytime and evening appointments. Contact: (703) 352-3822, ext. 1027 | Email: [email protected]
After-Hours/Emergency Protocol: In case of a psychiatric emergency Dr. Holm’s patients should call 911 or 988 (the suicide and crisis line), or go to the nearest emergency room.