Candace Johnson , LPC

Candace Johnson brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a credential that denotes specialized training and licensure to provide mental health care. She approaches therapy with a practical philosophy captured in her guiding phrase - "Life is like a coin, you can spend it on anything you choose, however you can only spend it once, therefore make the most out of it."

Candace earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, Atlanta. Her graduate training included a psychiatric practicum at Emory Decatur Hospital in Atlanta, where she completed psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention in emergency settings, psychoeducational groups, and developed core clinical skills used with medical and mental health populations.

Her professional background spans acute inpatient psychiatric counseling, telephonic crisis work, coordination of behavioral health services, and extensive psychological assessment to evaluate safety and clinical needs. She has provided care for children, adolescents, young adults, and general adult populations. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is her primary theoretical orientation, she adapts methods to match each person’s symptoms and circumstances and prioritizes a genuine therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change.

Candace has particular expertise in stress management, career counseling, psychotic disorders, and caregiver support, and she works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online support

Candace Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to guide teletherapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reorganizing emotional responses, which can be particularly helpful for relationship and intimacy concerns, attachment-related difficulties, and processing grief. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a collaborative environment where the person’s goals shape the work, supporting self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Candace works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from these methods to create a tailored plan that fits the individual’s situation.

Online therapy with Candace is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to continue through job changes, caregiving responsibilities, or other life challenges.