Candace Coston, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Candace

Candace Coston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting challenges. She uses clear, practical steps to calm overwhelming feelings and to rebuild routines that feel safe for the whole household. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for real change.

Candace asks about what brings someone joy and who matters in their life. She listens for values and goals, then maps small steps toward the outcome a person wants.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on useful skills and day-to-day shifts rather than jargon. She practices therapies that teach coping skills, reduce intense emotions, and reframe unhelpful thoughts. Those tools are applied to sleeping problems, anger, addiction concerns, and relationship tensions.

Work can include building communication habits or addressing patterns that repeat across relationships. Candace holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University. She is licensed as an LCSW - North Carolina LCSW C011043 and Oregon LCSW L15705.

Her practical approach mixes gentle curiosity with concrete skill-building. Parents will find short-term strategies they can try between sessions while also working on longer-term changes.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Family Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, asks clients to name what matters most to them and to take small committed actions that align with those values. It can help with stress, anxiety, and making changes that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to shift mood and routines. That approach is useful for depression, sleep problems, and managing daily stresses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Candace collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts tools over time based on what helps most, so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Sessions can happen by video or phone when a live conversation is needed, or through live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and skill practice. This range can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to use techniques between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family life?

Candace works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on values and small, practical steps to change daily routines and interactions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Candace has four years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is an LCSW with license details NC LCSW C011043 and OR LCSW L15705 and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Licensed: North Carolina, Oregon
Languages: English

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