Candace Coston , LCSW

Candace Coston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a thoughtful, values-driven approach to therapy. 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, adolescents, adults with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disability, and members of the military community where she provides individual and couples therapy.

Candace focuses on discovering what brings each person joy, who matters most to them, and the goals they hope to reach. She explores values and self-perception to help clients clarify the destinations they want to move toward, whether those goals are mental, emotional, physical, or interpersonal. Her practice draws on narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to tailor strategies to each person’s needs.

She has experience supporting people experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, low self-esteem, self-critical thinking, impulsivity related to anger, difficulty adjusting, grief, and loss. Candace holds the LCSW credential, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trained to provide clinical social work services.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Candace Coston uses evidence-informed methods to guide online therapy in ways that fit each person’s life and goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for anger, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Candace works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - enabling consistent access to licensed professionals without travel. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive support from a therapist aligned with one’s needs.