Candace Graves

Candace Graves, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck, lonely, or overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She focuses on clear, practical steps that make it easier to cope day to day. Sessions aim to strengthen communication, build self-worth, and reduce the weight of shame or guilt.

Candace brings 13 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor. She works with people facing depression, relationship and family challenges, and those who want to find more meaning and self-love in their lives. Her background includes practice in Texas and Missouri, and she draws on personal insight as a therapist of color to create an inviting space.

In session she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a caring, person-centered stance. Conversations often include learning new communication habits, practicing forgiveness, and identifying small steps toward purpose. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Candace pays attention to cultural and spiritual perspectives when they matter to the client. She aims to help people develop tools they can use outside of session, from better ways to talk about needs to practices that reduce isolation. Progress is measured in practical changes and clearer day-to-day coping.

Clients schedule through an online intake and matching process. Sessions follow the structure agreed on between the client and therapist, and subscription terms can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on skills and clear steps. Cognitive-style techniques help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Techniques that emphasize improving communication teach simple habits for clearer conversations and better boundaries, useful for relationship and family concerns.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to choose which techniques to try based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative approach means strategies can be adjusted as the work progresses.

If you want to pursue online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still focusing on practical skills for coping with loneliness, stress, and relationship strain.