- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Candace
Candace Coston, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with four years of post-licensure experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, and she also works with issues such as addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and ADHD.
She uses clear, goal-focused work to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions begin by identifying values, important relationships, and simple, achievable goals. From there she and the client map small steps toward the outcomes the client wants, whether emotional, behavioral, or interpersonal.
Candace draws from several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness exercises. She mixes practical strategies with reflection to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding to stress and difficult feelings.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and graduate social work training from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Those studies support her emphasis on clear communication and problem solving in sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations, skill practice, and homework when helpful. Sessions often focus on reducing avoidance, building coping skills, and improving communication within relationships. The work aims to be manageable and focused on daily life changes the client can use right away.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Candace commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking action toward them even when anxiety is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical ways to reduce distress and change patterns that get in the way of daily life.She approaches the choice of method collaboratively. Early sessions are used to learn a client’s goals, preferences, and barriers. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress or new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from day-to-day situations into session for discussion and coaching.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Candace works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, goal-focused sessions that identify values and small steps forward. Sessions combine skill practice with reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds four years of post-licensure experience as an LCSW and has additional years of prior behavioral therapy practice reflected in her training and work history.
What credential and location information is available?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.