- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness exercises
About Candice
Candice Halley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and regain some control over daily life.
Candice uses clear, direct conversation to identify patterns that make emotions worse. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness practices to steady attention in the moment. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when intense emotions need new coping skills.
Her work often covers workplace stress, self-esteem, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and sleep or eating problems. She also supports people navigating trauma, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and transitions such as separation or bereavement. The emphasis is on learning skills and making small, usable changes.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect to talk through recent incidents, try behavioral experiments, and practice new ways of communicating. Counseling can include short-term skill building or longer work on deeper patterns, depending on what the person wants.
Candice offers therapy in English and bases her practice in North Carolina. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to review goals and practical steps forward.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thinking patterns and behaviors that cause distress. It helps with anger, anxiety, sleep or eating concerns, and practical problems by breaking issues into small, actionable steps.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness exercises are often paired with DBT to help slow down reactivity and notice sensations and thoughts without acting on them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use practical tools from CBT and DBT in remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on skills you can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the US?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.