Candase Martel, LPC-S, NCC
Counseling for Individuals, Children, and Families
Candase Martel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana. She has a B.A. from University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as well as hundreds of hours of continuing education. Candase is a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association. Candase is a supervisor for provisional licensed professional counselors and is a family and divorce mediator. Candase has years of experience as an expert witness in custody cases. She has over 12 years experience as an educator, school counselor, child care business owner, and therapist interacting with families of all types in Louisiana. Candase has experience in mental health inpatient and outpatient hospitals; working with personality disorders, mood disorders, and addiction. As a family therapist, she is able to integrate her knowledge of education and mental health issues to help families problem-solve, overcome personal issues, and work towards positive home and school experiences. Candase also counsels individually with adults who are experiencing life transitions, mood disorders, grief and loss, or psychological problems. Her clients include those who wish to improve their marriages, parenting, communication, psychological well being and/or life skills.