Candace Lizardo, LPC
Founder of Solid Ground Counseling, providing support for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Committed to helping clients feel grounded, supported, and able to move forward.
Filling the gap in rural mental health care
Candace saw firsthand how hard it is to find quality counseling in communities like Booker. She built Solid Ground Counseling to change that, creating a practice rooted in accessibility and real, human connection for the people she serves.
Grounded in real-life experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Candace brings years of specialized clinical training that directly shapes how Solid Ground Counseling approaches every client with understanding and skill.
Forensic psychology background
Training in forensic settings provides deep understanding of trauma, crisis, and complex mental health situations.
Hospital-based clinical experience
Direct experience in acute care settings informs evidence-based approaches to counseling and crisis intervention.
Trauma-informed perspective
Clinical background shapes a compassionate approach that recognizes how past experiences affect current wellbeing.
Individual and family dynamics
Experience has shaped a strong ability to support both individual challenges and the dynamics within families in a practical and meaningful way.
Licensed professional counselor
LPC credential backed by rigorous training ensures you receive care from a qualified, regulated mental health professional.
Trusted by peers in the field
Candace's colleagues recognize her clinical expertise, genuine care for clients, and commitment to expanding mental health access in rural communities.
Candace brings a rare combination of clinical rigor and authentic compassion to her work. Her forensic psychology background gives her deep insight into complex client needs, and she approaches every case with thoughtfulness and professionalism.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Regional Hospital Network
What stands out about Candace is her genuine dedication to her clients and her community. She doesn't just provide counseling—she actively works to remove barriers to care. Her work with the Youth Mental Health Fund shows her commitment goes beyond the therapy room.
James Torres
Rural Health Advocate, Texas Community Services
Candace's experience in both forensic and hospital settings means she can handle complex cases with confidence. She's thoughtful, grounded, and genuinely invested in helping people find stability and healing.
Rebecca Chen
Director of Behavioral Health Services, Regional Medical Center
In rural Texas, access to quality mental health care is the real challenge. Candace understands this deeply and has built her practice around solving it. Her clients benefit from a clinician who listens, understands their context, and truly cares about outcomes.
Michael Rodriguez
Family Therapist, Panhandle Community Counseling
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