Candace Coston, LCSW

Candace Coston, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship strain. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at small changes that add up over time.

She begins by learning what matters to each person. That includes joys, values, and the goals they want to reach. From there she works with clients to set realistic steps toward those goals. Sessions cover emotional, interpersonal, and practical problems in clear, concrete ways.

Candace uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. She draws on techniques from each approach to help with symptoms like anxiety, trauma reactions, depression, impulsivity, and trouble sleeping.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in North Carolina.

Sessions tend to focus on identifying values, building small skills, and testing changes in everyday life. Candace aims to make therapy understandable and usable. She helps people move toward the practical outcomes they want.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions aligned with those values. It helps people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when reactions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose and adapt methods so the plan fits daily life and personal preferences rather than forcing a single model.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel, and let people use tools like mindfulness exercises or thought records in real time. They can also allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what a person needs. If scheduling, access, or a quieter environment matters, mention that when completing the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect those needs.