- ACT informed
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Candace
Candace Coston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with four years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She asks about what brings a person joy, who matters to them, and what goals they want to reach. From there she and the client look at values and daily choices that get them closer to those goals. Sessions focus on clear steps rather than abstract talk.
Candace uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She often combines skills training with reflective conversation to help people manage emotions and make different choices when anger or frustration appear.
She trained in social work, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. Her background includes work with a wide range of adults and adolescents and experience supporting people with co-occurring mental health and developmental concerns.
Candace practices from North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Candace draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in many sessions. ACT helps people clarify their values and take small committed actions toward them, which can reduce avoidance and simmering resentment. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that lead to outbursts.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when strong emotions and impulsive reactions are present. DBT skills teach practical ways to tolerate distress, regulate intense feelings, and improve interpersonal effectiveness in daily life. These tools are useful for anger that shows up as impulsivity or repeated conflicts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist and client will review goals, try strategies, and adjust approaches if something is not helping. That lets the sessions remain focused on real-world changes rather than theory alone.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about which format would best match your schedule, comfort with video, and goals for managing anger.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she help with?
Candace helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel building resentment, or get frustrated at work. She also works with partners of people whose anger affects relationships.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, values-focused style that combines skills training and conversation. Sessions center on identifying what matters to the client and small steps to change behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Candace has four years of experience as an LCSW in addition to earlier behavioral health work. Her background includes work with adults and adolescents and with co-occurring mental health and developmental needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina. Licensure is recorded as NC LCSW and OR LCSW.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know exact formats offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you select a session.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.