Candace Johnson, LPC

Candace Johnson often shares a simple guiding phrase: "Life is like a coin, you can spend it on anything you choose, however you can only spend it once, therefore make the most out of it." She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over nine years of experience in the mental health field and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as well as a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, Atlanta (formerly the Georgia Professional School of Psychology).

Her clinical training includes a psychiatric practicum at Emory Decatur Hospital in Atlanta, where she completed psychiatric assessments for medical and mental health populations, provided crisis intervention in an emergency room setting, led psychoeducational groups, and developed ethical and effective clinical skills. Professionally she has counseled individuals in acute inpatient psychiatric settings, delivered in-person and telephonic crisis intervention, coordinated behavioral health services, and conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate safety and treatment needs.

Candace has worked with children and adolescents, young adults, and general adult populations. She identifies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her main theoretical orientation but adapts techniques to match each person’s presenting signs and symptoms. She emphasizes building a genuine therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change. Her areas of special expertise include stress management, career counseling, psychotic disorders, and caregiver support, alongside a broad range of concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, and self-esteem challenges.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Flexible Access

Candace integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide clients through change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals while feeling heard; it is helpful for building self-esteem, addressing grief, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) can also be used to explore core emotions and patterns in close relationships, supporting couples and individuals working through intimacy and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Candace works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to tailor care for each client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may be conducted via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or other life demands and allow therapists to provide ongoing guidance and skill-building that integrates into everyday life.