- Values-based goals
- Skill-focused sessions
- Down-to-earth support
About Candace
Candace Coston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trouble with self-esteem. She also addresses relationship strain, codependency, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and struggles with focus or anger. She presents a straightforward, practical approach and talks with each person about what matters most to them.
She draws on clients' values and strengths to set clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying what brings meaning and what a person wants to change. Candace uses exercises and real-life practice tasks aimed at building skills people can use between meetings.
Candace earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and completed graduate social work studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She holds an LCSW credential and has four years of licensed practice experience in North Carolina.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for what a person enjoys, who matters to them, and how their values guide decisions. From there she helps map practical steps toward the goals the person names.
Clinical methods she commonly uses include cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior approaches. She also brings motivational interviewing techniques to help people find workable next steps.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and anger by breaking issues into small, manageable steps.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed action toward those values. It can help when someone feels stuck by teaching practical ways to move toward meaningful goals instead of getting caught up in painful thoughts or feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs shift.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since options were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. They also let people use mindfulness and skills practice in the settings where problems actually occur, which can help generalize new habits into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Candace helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, codependency, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and attention-related struggles among other concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on values, practical skills, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and completed graduate social work studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, with four years of licensed clinical experience.
Which credentials and location apply to this clinician?
The clinician holds LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina under NC LCSW and OR LCSW listings as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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