Counseling Services

Healing Happens at Your Own Pace

The impact of violence can extend far beyond the immediate crisis. Counseling services provide survivors with a safe, supportive space to process experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing.

Our counselors understand the effects of trauma and work collaboratively with clients to support their individual goals and needs.

Counseling May Help With

• Processing traumatic experiences
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and loss
• Relationship concerns
• Building coping skills
• Self-esteem and empowerment
• Life transitions following violence

A Survivor-Centered Approach

We recognize that healing looks different for everyone. Counseling services are designed to meet individuals where they are and support them throughout their healing journey.

Meet Our Counselors

Candas Golden, LPC, CDSVRP has nearly 30 years of experience providing trauma-informed counseling and advocacy services. She specializes in domestic violence, sexual assault, coercive control, complex trauma, and high-conflict family dynamics. As a counselor at the Women’s Resource Center, Candas works closely with survivors, legal professionals, child welfare systems, and community partners to promote safety, healing, and empowerment. She is recognized for her expertise in trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, victim advocacy, and educating professionals on the impact of abuse and coercive control. Candas is passionate about helping survivors reclaim their voices, build resilience, and create lives free from violence. She has the unique ability to bridge multiple worlds — therapy, advocacy, legal systems, shelter services, community education, and supervision — and manages to keep her first priority on what is in the best interest of her clients.

Erica Menchaca, LMSW, is a trauma-informed clinician specializing in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Her strengths-based and empowerment-focused approach incorporates evidence-based, client-centered practices including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT skills, and art therapy techniques. Erica supports clients in developing coping skills, improving emotional regulation, building resilience, and working toward healing and recovery.

Quinda Beeson, LPC Candidate — Counselor