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About Candiss
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 8 years of clinical experience, Candiss Williams focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, parenting, and related concerns. She uses straightforward, practical techniques to help people manage day-to-day problems and stronger mood or behavioral issues. Sessions address specific worries and build skills for coping and decision-making.
Candiss draws on several approaches in session. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person’s goals and perspective. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness practices to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills.
Her background includes work in schools, domestic abuse services, substance-use programs, and the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems. That experience informs how she responds to crises and complex life stressors. She has also worked with grief, trauma, and multicultural concerns.
In practical terms, sessions involve talking through current problems, learning new coping skills, and practicing brief behavioral experiments between meetings. She can help people who are dealing with relationship trouble, parenting strain, addiction issues, mood disorders such as bipolar, or the effects of discrimination and multicultural stress.
Candiss explains assessment and makes referrals to psychiatry when evaluation or medication is needed. Her work includes attention to abandonment, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, first responder stress, and life-purpose questions.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s goals and perspective. In practice this means sessions begin by clarifying what matters most to the person and shaping work around those priorities. It is useful for relationship and life-direction concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions include practical exercises and short homework assignments to test new ways of thinking and behaving. This is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT exercises and mindfulness techniques can help with impulsivity, anger, and intense mood swings.
Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and concerns and recommend methods to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what works for you.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas, Minnesota, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, addictions, trauma and grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 8 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, plus additional work in schools, domestic abuse services, substance-use programs, and criminal justice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas. Her primary practice location is listed as Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.