Olivia Candocia, MA

A playful and whimsical spirit.

Hi! I’m currently a drama therapist at a behavioral hospital and a counseling intern at Effective Artistry. Before that? So much soul-searching. After being inspired by the movie Patch Adams, I packed my bags and studied commedia dell’Arte and clowning at Accademia dell’Arte in Tuscany, Italy—dreaming of becoming some sort of clown doctor. I created my own projects centered on joy and human connection, taught early childhood education, and worked so many random gigs that I can’t even remember them all. Through it all, I was desperately searching for a place where I felt inspired and like I truly belonged.

those are my purple nails in the first shot