Candace Coston

Candace Coston, LCSW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She works with adults facing relationship strains, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and issues with self-esteem or mood. Her approach aims to make daily life more livable and meaningful. Candace draws on four years of licensed clinical experience and graduate training in social work from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She listens for what brings each person joy and what matters most to them. From there she and the client look at values, goals, and small steps that move toward those goals. In sessions she uses practical, skills-based methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to manage thoughts and emotions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when people need tools for strong emotions and interpersonal problems. Clients can expect a collaborative style that focuses on real problems and clear strategies. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep getting in the way, and what changes would help in daily life. Work may include skill practice between sessions and short-term coaching toward specific goals. Candace holds an LCSW and practices in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted in English. If you want to begin, follow the site's Start Therapy steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often supports those facing life transitions, grief, or ongoing stress by clarifying what matters and setting small steps toward those aims. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems through practical strategies and behavioral experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication, which can help with anger, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist uses an initial conversation to learn about goals, daily challenges, and preferences. From there she recommends one or more methods and adapts them as needed so the work fits the person's life and progress.

Specific session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, or let people choose sessions that match their comfort with being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively through conversation, guided exercises, and homework that fit into everyday routines.