Dr. Candice Render

PSYCHOLOGIST

Counselling Psychologist

About Dr. Candice Render

Dr. Candice Render is a Consultant Psychologist at Almond Blossoms Fertility & Wellbeing Centre, Dubai, bringing over 25 years of international clinical experience across the Gulf region and the United States.

A DHA- and CDA-licensed psychologist, Dr. Candice is known for her deeply reflective, insight-oriented approach to therapy — combining clinical expertise with a calm, compassionate presence that allows individuals to explore their inner world with safety and clarity.

Her work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate emotional complexity, life transitions, and relational challenges with greater awareness and resilience.

Professional Journey

Dr. Candice was born and raised in the United States, where she began her academic and clinical training in psychology.

She earned her:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science
  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Ball State University
  • PhD in Human Services and Leadership from Capella University

Throughout her academic journey, she consistently maintained Dean’s List distinction, reflecting her commitment to excellence in both theory and clinical application.

With over two decades of experience as an expatriate, Dr. Candice has developed a deep understanding of multicultural environments, particularly within the Gulf region. This allows her to provide therapy that is culturally sensitive, globally informed, and personally relevant.

Approach to Therapy

Dr. Candice’s work is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, an approach that explores how early life experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape present emotions, behaviors, and relational dynamics.

Her sessions offer a confidential, reflective space where clients can:

  • Understand emotional patterns
  • Explore personal history
  • Process unresolved experiences
  • Develop deeper self-awareness

Areas of Expertise 

Dr. Candice provides specialized support in:

  • Trauma & Complex Trauma

  • Anxiety, OCD & Emotional Regulation

  • Depression, Grief & Life Transitions

  • Couples Therapy & Relationship Counselling

  • Adolescent Mental Health (16+)

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns

  • Family Therapy & Systemic Dynamics

  • Identity, Self-Esteem & Personal Development

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Candice believes that psychological care is a process of understanding, not fixing.

Her work is grounded in the belief that:“Our present experiences often reflect deeper emotional patterns shaped over time. Therapy offers the space to understand these patterns — and create meaningful change.”

She is committed to creating a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported, allowing for growth, clarity, and emotional resilience.

Why Patients Trust Dr. Candice

  • 25+ years of international clinical experience

  • DHA- and CDA-licensed psychologist

  • PhD in Human Services and Leadership

  • Extensive experience in multicultural and expatriate environments

  • Expertise in both individual and relational therapy

  • Deeply empathetic, patient-centred approach

  • Specialized training in advanced therapeutic modalities

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