Candace Coston, LCSW
Licensed social worker guiding values-based change
- Values-driven care
- Experience with trauma
- Works with families
About Candace Coston
Candace Coston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who combines clinical training with practical experience to support clients through life transitions and mental health challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Campbell University and completed graduate studies in social work at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. As an LCSW, she draws on clinical social work skills to assess needs, build collaborative goals, and guide clients toward meaningful change.
Candace has professional experience working across a range of populations, including children, adolescents, adults with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disabilities, and members of the military population through individual and couples work. Her practice focuses on identifying what brings each person joy, the relationships and values that matter most to them, and the goals they hope to reach. She explores those values and life priorities to shape a clear destination that may be emotional, mental, physical, or interpersonal.
Her therapeutic toolkit emphasizes evidence-informed techniques aimed at addressing anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, grief, impulsivity, difficulty adjusting, and related concerns. Candace collaborates with clients to translate insights into concrete steps, supporting sustainable progress and greater alignment with their identified values.
Candace has professional experience working across a range of populations, including children, adolescents, adults with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disabilities, and members of the military population through individual and couples work. Her practice focuses on identifying what brings each person joy, the relationships and values that matter most to them, and the goals they hope to reach. She explores those values and life priorities to shape a clear destination that may be emotional, mental, physical, or interpersonal.
Her therapeutic toolkit emphasizes evidence-informed techniques aimed at addressing anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, grief, impulsivity, difficulty adjusting, and related concerns. Candace collaborates with clients to translate insights into concrete steps, supporting sustainable progress and greater alignment with their identified values.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Candace Coston have?
Candace Coston has 4 years of experience.
Is Candace Coston a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NC LCSW C011043 and OR LCSW L15705.
In which languages does Candace Coston provide therapy?
Candace Coston provides therapy in English.
Where is Candace Coston located?
Candace Coston is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Candace Coston as my therapist?
You can work with Candace Coston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Candace Coston work with international clients?
Candace Coston does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Candace Coston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Candace uses approaches that help clients clarify what matters and take practical steps toward those goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and challenges with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to shift them, often supporting progress with mood, worry, and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship by offering empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard to help clients feel understood and empowered to explore their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Candace works with each person to assess needs, test methods, and adapt strategies so the approach fits the client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That partnership guides how therapy evolves over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, letting clients access licensed professionals from different settings and schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable.