- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and substance use
About Candyce
Candyce Bell is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with ten years of clinical experience. She has worked in direct individual and group practice and in crisis and substance use settings. She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship troubles, coping with life changes, and depression.
She has experience assisting people after physical trauma and emotional abuse. Much of her work has been in settings that required rapid assessment and practical support, such as crisis counseling and substance use programs. That background informs a straightforward style that focuses on immediate needs and next steps.
Candyce uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like worry, panic in social situations, grief from relationship changes, and low mood. Sessions tend to focus on skills people can use between meetings and on understanding how patterns of thinking and behavior keep problems going.
Her military service and work in the field contribute to a pragmatic approach. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented when that is helpful. She pays attention to safety, coping strategies, and concrete problem solving.
People who are uneasy about social situations or public speaking will find support for managing those challenges. She accepts international clients and holds licenses in Missouri and Illinois. To begin, clients follow a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. One common approach teaches people to notice anxious thoughts, test them against evidence, and try different responses. This helps with worry, social anxiety, and situations that cause fear when being watched or judged.Another practical approach concentrates on skills and behavioral experiments. It encourages small, manageable steps to face feared situations and gather new information about what happens. That method suits people who want concrete practice for public speaking, meeting new people, or reducing avoidance.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pace are made collaboratively, and adjustments happen as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and try shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also allow practice in real-life settings between meetings, which helps carry skills into day-to-day situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include substance use, trauma, and a range of interpersonal issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is pragmatic and direct, with an emphasis on skills people can use between sessions. Sessions often include problem solving and studying patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience across individual and group practice plus crisis and substance use counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.