- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Coping with change
About Candyce
Candyce Bell is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She has worked in direct individual and group practice and in field roles as a crisis, substance use, and mental health counselor. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, relationship concerns, coping with life changes, and depression.
She has supported people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Candyce’s background includes work with substance use and crisis response, so she is familiar with high-stress situations and urgent needs. Her practice emphasizes clear conversation and practical problem-solving rather than jargon.
In sessions she focuses on helping people name what’s happening and plan manageable next steps. That can mean talking through relationship challenges, sorting out reactions to major life changes, or practicing coping skills for anxiety and stress. She also addresses concerns that often come up alongside these issues, such as communication problems, attachment worries, or effects of chronic illness.
Candyce’s military background and field experience shape how she responds to difficult or sudden problems. She aims to listen and to work collaboratively on goals the person sets. People can expect straightforward talk about what is bothering them and options for moving forward.
To begin, the profile asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in counseling include cognitive approaches that help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and skills-based strategies that teach concrete ways to handle stress and strong emotions. Cognitive methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship thinking that feels stuck. Skills-based work can include relaxation, coping routines, and communication practice useful for stress, caregiving strain, and blended household tensions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose which techniques to try based on their goals, preferences, and what seems most helpful. That choice can change as progress or new issues appear, and adjustments are expected during early sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing check-ins from different locations. Shorter phone or video check-ins can work when time is limited, while longer sessions suit deeper problem-solving. Discussing practical scheduling needs during the matching questionnaire helps align session length and timing with day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, relationship concerns, coping with life changes, and depression among her core focuses. Additional topics include blended family issues, attachment concerns, addiction, and chronic illness effects.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She uses plain, direct conversation and practical problem-solving. The emphasis is on naming issues, planning steps, and working together on goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in individual and group practice and field counseling roles. That includes time as a crisis, substance use, and mental health counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Missouri and Illinois. Her profile lists Illinois as her location for practice information.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, according to the profile.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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