Candace Johnson , LPC

Candace Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds 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 clinical training included a psychiatric practicum at Emory Decatur Hospital where she completed psychiatric assessments, worked on crisis intervention in an emergency room setting, led psychoeducational groups, and developed foundational clinical skills.

Throughout her career she has provided care in acute inpatient psychiatric settings, delivered in-person and telephonic crisis intervention, coordinated behavioral health services, and conducted extensive psychological assessments to evaluate safety and treatment needs. Candace has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and general adults, addressing a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and body image, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and career or life transitions.

Her primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she adapts techniques to match each person’s presenting signs and symptoms. She emphasizes building a genuine therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and collaborates with clients to set goals and develop practical coping skills for everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Candace draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more constructive strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many behavior-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply, reflects clients' experiences, and supports personal growth - this approach can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and relational issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is also part of her toolkit, helping clients explore and reshape emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Candace works with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and tailor techniques to each person’s needs and preferences so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support, skill-building, and problem solving across different stages of treatment, helping clients stay engaged and move toward their goals.