Candace Coston, LCSW

Candace Coston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and challenges with self-esteem. She is based in North Carolina and draws on several therapeutic methods to support clients through life changes, addiction, trauma, parenting strains, and work-related stress. Candace uses clear, direct conversation to help people notice what matters to them and what gets in the way of living in line with those values.

She begins by asking about what brings someone joy and who matters most in their life. From there she explores values, goals, and daily habits that either support or block progress. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings, from behavior changes to new ways of talking about problems. She works collaboratively and keeps the pace dependent on each person’s needs.

Candace brings four years of experience as an LCSW and training in several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior skills, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practice. Those methods are used to help with emotional regulation, clearer thinking, and improved relationships.

Her background includes social work graduate study and prior roles supporting people with a wide range of needs, including trauma, addiction, ADHD, and complex life transitions. This variety informs a flexible style that blends skill teaching with conversations about meaning and values.

People seeking help with intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career stress, or coping after loss will find a practical, values-focused approach. Candace aims to help clients move toward the outcomes they choose, one step at a time.

Therapeutic methods for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice the thoughts and feelings that pull them away from what matters. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during work breaks or between appointments. They also let people use mindfulness exercises, behavioral assignments, and skill practice in real time in their daily environment. Ask about specific scheduling options and how sessions are arranged when you book so you know what to expect.