Candyce Spruel, LMFT

Candyce Spruel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. As an LMFT, she has training in working with individuals and families to address emotional and relational challenges, and her license is registered as CA LMFT 129230.

Candyce has extensive experience supporting people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, bipolar disorder, and depression. She approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert on their own story and that they already possess strengths to draw on while navigating life’s challenges.

Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Candyce aims to provide steady support through that process. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and build on existing resources so they can move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help people facing chronic anxiety, stress, low motivation, or life transitions by focusing on meaningful action rather than avoiding discomfort.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard from the therapist so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions. This approach is useful for strengthening self-esteem, improving confidence, and addressing relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Through practical techniques, clients can build skills for managing symptoms and responding differently to challenging situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Candyce Spruel collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or on the go, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while maintaining continuity of care.