Candace Coston, LCSW

Candace Coston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people coping with life changes, parenting strain, addiction issues, ADHD, and low self-esteem. Candace uses straightforward conversation and practical skills to help people feel steadier day to day.

Candace draws on cognitive behavioral approaches along with acceptance and mindfulness practices. She asks what matters to each person and uses that to shape realistic goals. Sessions focus on small steps that can change thinking, behavior, sleep, and daily routines.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University. Candace holds LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina. Her clinical work has included a range of settings and concerns over several years.

In sessions she listens for values, strengths, and everyday barriers. Then she helps people try different strategies and track what works. Techniques may include behavior experiments, mindfulness exercises, problem-solving, and motivational interviewing to build motivation and reduce avoidance.

Candace prefers a practical, collaborative style. She supports people who want clear tools and steady guidance to manage symptoms, improve relationships, or make life changes. Conversations are paced to each person's needs and goals.

How therapy approaches work online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them through small behavior experiments and practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stressful situations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed action. It helps people clarify what matters most and take steps in that direction even when emotions are difficult. This approach can support grief, life changes, and persistent worry.

Candace treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to find workable tools that match the person's daily life and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let therapists observe expressions and use worksheets together. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or tracking homework between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on goals between appointments.