About me

My education includes my Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Campbell University in North Carolina. I completed my graduate studies in Social Work at University of North Carolina in Wilmington.

I have practiced behavioral therapy for eight years following my 2012 graduation from University of North Carolina in Wilmington. The populations I have served during that time have varied greatly. I have worked with children under 10 whose behaviors disrupted the success they could accomplish at home, school, and other environments that they were in. I also helped children ages 12-19 who were needing behavioral health services to identify their needs and how they could go about having their needs met that also allowed them to meet the societal needs placed on them. Societal needs being: appropriate school performance, eliminating or reducing involvement in the juvenile justice system, and improving interactions with those within the child's home. For years, I worked with adults with dual diagnoses of mental health and developmental disability. I am currently working with the military population where I do individual and couples therapy.

My treatment approaches include learning what brings my clients joy, what they enjoy doing, who is important to them, and goals they have. I then dig deep into these elements to identify value system, core values, and how clients view themselves. From there, I ask in what way can I assist them to get to the destination they want to get to. The destination can be a mental, emotional, or physical. Also, the destination can be interpersonal. The therapeutic models that I use to aid me in helping my clients are: narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I have experience with clients that have symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, poor self image, self-critical, impulsivity related to anger, difficulty adjusting, grief, and loss.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 4

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

OR LCSW L15705

NC LCSW C011043


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Candace Coston. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Candace for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Candace has been fantastic for us. We look forward to talking with her and value her input. She's helped facilitate healthy dialogues between us as a couple and is committed to us reaching our goals.

Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Candace for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

We absolutely love her. Such positive energy and really picks up on your strengths/weaknesses and communication styles.

Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Trust

Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Candace was and is Amazing. She helped my wife and I learn better ways to communicate and continues to check in.

Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Candace for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

She is amazing.

Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Candace for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Responsive. Caring. Understanding.

Work with me!