- Evidence-based techniques
- Neurodivergent-affirming care
- Practical coping skills
About Candida
Candida Phelps is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who offers steady, practical support for people facing grief, addiction recovery, neurodivergence, and everyday stress. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where parents and individuals can talk through what feels overwhelming and figure out next steps. Sessions focus on concrete coping skills and doable plans rather than theory-heavy talk.
With three years of focused clinical work in a Medication-Assisted Treatment facility, Candida brings hands-on experience supporting people in recovery from substance use. She also holds a degree in Special Education and has worked as a special education teacher and a certified school counselor. That mix of classroom and clinical experience informs how she frames strategies and communicates with clients.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques like cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior strategies, combined with trauma-aware practices. In sessions, she breaks problems into smaller parts, teaches practical boundaries, and helps clients build routines that reduce overwhelm. The emphasis is on skills you can try between visits.
Candida also pays attention to identity and diversity, including LGBT concerns and neurodivergent-affirming care. She can support people coping with anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship or communication problems, and challenges like grief, anger, or low self-esteem.
People who choose her often want straightforward tools, clear steps, and a therapist who listens without judgment. She works from Kentucky and offers services in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, follow the site's matching process and schedule a session based on availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Cognitive behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions teach simple steps to change patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or unhealthy coping, with homework to practice between meetings.Dialectical behavior strategies offer skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These techniques focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can ease tension in daily life and relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, history, and pace. Sessions evolve based on what is working and what needs adjustment so clients gain tools that actually fit their lives.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes regular visits possible for people who live far from a local clinician. Ask about format choices during the matching and scheduling steps to find what best suits day-to-day routines and communication preferences.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Candida commonly address?
She helps people with grief, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, and other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions focus on practical skills and step-by-step strategies. Candida emphasizes breaking issues into manageable pieces and teaching tools clients can use between sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has three years of clinical experience in a Medication-Assisted Treatment facility and a degree in Special Education, plus experience as a special education teacher and certified school counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices from Kentucky; the listing shows Kentucky as her location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking through the site's scheduling process.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability shown after matching.