Candice Alig, LPCC

Candice Alig is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky and licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Ohio. With eight years of experience in the mental health field, she has worked as both an individual and group counselor supporting people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, and relationship or family conflicts.

She brings extensive experience working with substance use concerns, having focused on that population for nearly five years. Her training includes a bachelor of arts in anthropology and a master of science in clinical mental health counseling, both awarded by Northern Kentucky University. Those academic foundations inform a respectful, curious approach to each person’s story and circumstances.

Candice favors practical, evidence-based methods and often draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients build skills, reduce distress, and pursue meaningful change. As an LPCC - a license for independent clinical counseling practice - she emphasizes a nonjudgmental, kind stance and collaborates with clients to identify strengths and tailor interventions to their goals and needs. She values the opportunity to accompany people as they work toward the life they want.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness-based strategies teach present-moment awareness and attention skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation across many concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Candice works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within the supported region.