Candace Coston

Candace Coston, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and career concerns. She works with clients who are coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep trouble, parenting strain, anger, ADHD, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms. Her tone is practical and goal-oriented, aiming to help people find steps that fit their daily lives.

Candace uses short-term, skills-based work alongside deeper personal exploration. She asks what brings someone joy and who matters most to them. From there she identifies values and practical goals and builds a plan to reach them. Sessions can include problem-solving, behavior changes, and strategies for managing strong emotions.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina. Over her career she has worked with a wide range of people across different life stages and needs, including supporting those with developmental and behavioral challenges and adults managing mental health concerns.

In session she blends evidence-based tools with a collaborative, client-centered style. That can mean using cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. The focus is on practical change that aligns with a person’s values.

Candace encourages people to set clear, realistic steps and then track progress. She aims to make therapy feel like a series of usable skills and thoughtful conversations that move people toward the goals they name.

How chosen approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a strong working relationship so people feel understood while they work toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-based strategy first and then shifting toward deeper values work, or combining techniques in a way that makes sense for the client.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting someone choose a quieter setting that works for them. Licensed professionals can also use tools like mindfulness exercises and behavioral homework that fit into everyday routines, so progress continues between appointments.