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Online therapist

Candice Yu Simon

Practical support for stress and parenting challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Korean
Format
Online sessions

About Candice

Candice Yu Simon is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical, straightforward support. She draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress and anxiety. She also works with issues around parenting, anger, motivation, self esteem, and depression.

Candice treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on small, usable steps.

Background and approach

In the therapy room she listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most. Then she helps identify short-term goals and simple strategies to try between sessions. That might include communication skills, problem-solving techniques, or small behavior changes to reduce daily stress.

Her approach is straightforward and geared toward real-life results. People can expect clear suggestions and space to practice new ways of handling hard situations. Candice supports each person as they build confidence and forward momentum.

She provides services in California and speaks both English and Korean. Her license is California LMFT 97512 and her work over the years has included a range of mood and stress-related concerns.

Evidence-based techniques and online care for everyday parenting stress

Two common, evidence-based approaches she uses are skills-focused coaching and problem-solving strategies. Skills-focused coaching teaches concrete tools like breathing or pacing, improved communication, and ways to manage moments of anger. These tools help people reduce immediate distress and respond more calmly in stressful situations.

Problem-solving strategies break larger worries into small steps. The therapist helps identify specific problems, generate options, and try one small change at a time. This approach is useful for parenting challenges, motivation, and low mood because progress is gradual and trackable.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. If something does not fit, adjustments are made together until a workable plan emerges.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule and to keep working on goals from home.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She listens carefully, then helps set short-term goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in therapeutic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with California LMFT 97512 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Korean

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