Candace Washington, LCSW-C

Candace Washington, LCSW-C, is the Founder and CEO of Restorative Minds Therapeutic and Wellness Services in Bowie, Maryland. She is a Mother, Author, Minister, Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, Psychotherapist, Suicide Survivor, Production Therapist, and a United States Air Force Veteran. She has garnered notoriety as an in-demand licensed mental health professional and speaker, and she frequently speaks about faith, mental health, and her message of hope and restoration.

Candace is the Co-Founder of The Production Wellness House, a company that provides wellness support for productions and individuals associated with TV and film. As a Production Therapist, Candace has made her mark on numerous high-profile projects with major networks such as BET+ and PBS. She skillfully integrates her profound understanding of mental health education into the production process, establishing wellness strategies that empower cast and crew to thrive artistically. Candace facilitates prominent mental health dialogues on Howard and Yale University campuses.

She has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Mental Health Professionals by the Boris L. Henson Foundation, founded by Taraji P. Henson, a featured speaker at The Essence Film Festival, and one of Upscale Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40.