What We're Building
Bridges
Connecting the skilled trades and the mental health field - closing cultural gaps and strengthening trust in care.
Training
Developing trades-competent therapists who understand jobsite culture, high-risk environments, and the realities of skilled workers.
Pathways
Creating clearer routes to meaningful care beyond traditional EAP referrals - improving fit, follow-through, and access.
Partnerships
Collaborating with construction companies, unions, and industry leaders to strengthen and elevate existing mental health efforts.
Impact
Working toward safer jobsites, reduced suicide risk, and stronger crews - mentally and professionally.
Candice Smith, LPC
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Founder, WorkerStrong Wellness
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Candice is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the private practice owner of InnerConnect Counseling based in Arizona.
With over a decade of experience working with individuals and families, she has seen firsthand the gap between traditional mental health services and the lived realities of the skilled trades.
