- Values focused
- Skill based
- Mindful techniques
About Candace
Candace Coston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and sleep difficulties. She also offers support for relationship worries, parenting strain, addiction concerns, ADHD, and burnout. Candace writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
She begins by learning what matters to each person - their values, what brings them joy, and who matters in their life. That helps shape clear, realistic goals. Sessions often include skill practice, workable plans for daily life, and gentle problem-solving so changes feel manageable.
Candace uses a mix of evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, client-centered principles, and mindfulness practices. These are used in down-to-earth ways, for example practicing new coping skills, testing unhelpful thoughts, and building habits that support better sleep and mood.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and graduate social work study at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has several years of clinical practice working with a wide range of concerns.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, collaborative goal-setting, and steps that fit day-to-day life. Those considering work with her are encouraged to read the rest of the profile and use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.
How her therapeutic approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep struggles by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns, which often helps with insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy creates a space where the person sets the pace and topics while the therapist listens, reflects, and supports self-directed change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Candace aims to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and everyday life. She will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays collaborative and focused on real-world changes.
If you want online work, check the current session options before booking since formats should be confirmed for each therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use audio-only options if less bandwidth is available. Many people find online sessions useful for practicing new sleep routines and coping strategies in their usual environment while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Candace supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, burnout, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on values, skill building, and small experiments to try between sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and several additional years practicing behavioral therapy in varied settings prior to that licensure.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.