Candace Coston , LCSW

Candace Coston, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), combines formal social work training with extensive hands-on behavioral practice to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, and life transitions. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University in North Carolina and completed graduate studies in Social Work at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.

Her clinical experience spans work with young children whose behaviors affected success at home and school, adolescents navigating behavioral health needs and societal expectations, adults with co-occurring mental health and developmental disabilities, and members of the military community where she provides both individual and couples therapy. She focuses on understanding what brings each person meaning and joy, who matters to them, and the goals they hold, then explores values and self-view to map a route toward the destination the client wants to reach—whether that destination is emotional, mental, physical, or relational.

Candace draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to each person. She works with issues such as anxiety, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, impulsivity, grief and loss, sleep concerns, parenting and family dynamics, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many other challenges. Her style centers on collaboration, practical skills, and aligning treatment with the client’s personal values and life priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values, supporting people who are working through anxiety, depression, or life transitions by focusing on meaningful change rather than symptom elimination. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, making it useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many practical concerns. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective, offering empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore identity, relationships, and goals at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Candace works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as the work evolves. The process emphasizes partnership and practical strategies that reflect the client’s values.

Online therapy with Candace is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, to access therapy from home, and to use the communication style that best supports progress.