Candace Coston , LCSW

Candace Coston, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a therapist based in North Carolina with 4 years of clinical experience who blends practical strategies with a values-driven approach to care.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and completed graduate studies in Social Work at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. Over the course of her practice she has worked with a wide range of people - from children under 10 and adolescents ages 12-19 to adults with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disability - and currently provides individual and couples therapy for members of the military population.

Candace centers her work on what brings each person meaning and purpose, exploring personal values, relationships, interests, and goals to define the destinations clients want to reach. She then collaborates with clients to create step-by-step plans that address emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral aims. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance-based methods, and mindfulness practices, adapted to each person’s needs.

She has experience supporting people facing anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem and self-image concerns, impulsivity and anger, adjustment challenges, and issues related to relationships, parenting, and addictions. Her style emphasizes practical skills, exploration of values, and gradual, achievable change.

Evidence-Informed Therapies and Online Care

Candace Coston draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters most to them and commit to actions that align with their values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to change mood and behavior, often used for depression, anxiety, and coping challenges. Additionally, client-centered principles guide sessions so that the therapist follows the client's lead, prioritizes empathy, and builds on each person’s own strengths.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Candace works with clients to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to maximize progress. Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and make it possible to practice skills between sessions with the support of licensed professionals and therapists.