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- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relationship concerns
About Candace
Candace Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia with 15 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses adoption and foster care, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and related concerns.
Candace uses several approaches in sessions. She often relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to track feelings and improve how people connect with others. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are part of her toolkit when they fit the person and the goal.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She completed a psychiatric practicum at Emory Decatur Hospital where she carried out assessments, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational groups. She has experience in inpatient psychiatric settings and in coordinating behavioral health services.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations look at thoughts, emotions, and patterns that get in the way. Candace emphasizes straightforward clinical work and a professional therapeutic relationship to help clients make changes.
She conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients follow the site matching process and schedule a first session.
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Approaches and how they translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's experience. It aims to strengthen the client's own resources and supports work on personal goals and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and practical behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to change routines and thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotion-driven interaction patterns. It is often used for intimacy and relationship-related concerns and for improving how people connect.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and responses to initial sessions. They then choose methods together and adjust them as progress is tracked.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around work or family, fewer travel needs, and options that fit times when quieter surroundings are possible. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins or focused skill work easier to fit into a day. Ask about specific scheduling and session logistics when completing the matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Candace supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and many relationship or life transition concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that looks at thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Techniques come from CBT, client-centered approaches, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including inpatient psychiatric and crisis intervention work.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.