Candace Coston, LCSW

Candace Coston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues. Her plain, direct approach aims to make therapy useful from the first session.

Candace listens for what brings someone meaning and joy. She asks about values, important relationships, and realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that move a person toward the life they want. Conversations are grounded and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can use outside the room.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina. She has worked across multiple settings and with a range of concerns, which she draws on when planning care.

Candace uses a mix of methods to match what the person needs in the moment. She works with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. The focus stays on real-world changes and building habits that support them.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. People who want practical strategies for coping, clearer priorities, and steadier daily routines may find her style helpful. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple steps to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing what matters to someone and taking small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard to bear. It is helpful for life changes and ongoing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches clear skills for handling strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that match the person's situation. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to practice new skills in everyday life and to keep regular appointments during caregiving or treatment schedules.