Dr. Candon Sadler, FL Psychologist PY7982

Dr. Candon Sadler uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She combines practical, evidence-informed tools with mindful awareness to address stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, depression, and issues related to identity and self-esteem.

She earned a B.A. in psychology from Emory University and both a master's and a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University. Dr. Sadler has 17 years of experience working in settings that include crisis call centers, inpatient mental health, Veterans Administration hospitals, community mental health, hospice, and rehabilitative and long-term nursing centers.

Her work with veterans included helping people manage chronic pain, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, and challenges adapting back to community life. She has also supported preschool teachers and families of young children to improve classroom and home routines and early intervention outcomes.

In sessions she focuses on helping people notice and adjust thoughts and behaviors, build communication skills, and practice coping strategies that fit everyday life. She emphasizes a steady, respectful pace and a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change.

Dr. Sadler tailors strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused work when they fit a person's goals. She offers help in English from her practice in Florida and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to each appointment.

How CBT and ACT translate to online care

CBT helps people identify thought patterns that contribute to worry, low mood, and unhelpful behaviors and then practice new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and low mood and lends itself well to structured exercises and between-session practice.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and clarifying personal values to guide action. It can help when someone wants to reduce avoidance, increase meaningful activity, or cope with chronic stress or pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean starting with CBT techniques and adding mindfulness or acceptance strategies as needed.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face interaction and skills practice, phone sessions can be an efficient check-in or fit when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can support brief updates, homework, or quick coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and varying needs.