Candice Halley

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for life challenges

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Candice

Candice Halley is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience helping people manage a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.

Background and approach

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and career-related stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

Additional areas of focus include abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control issues, and domestic violence. Her style blends empathy with practical interventions, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

This mix supports both symptom relief and skill-building so clients can face day-to-day challenges more effectively. Candice aims to help people improve self-esteem, strengthen coping strategies, and clarify goals through collaborative work that respects each person’s pace and values.

Services are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and needs, and care is tailored to individual circumstances with attention to both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.

Blending proven approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-understanding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques from these methods so they fit the individual's circumstances and pace of change.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations within North Carolina. These options offer flexibility for choosing the interaction style that feels most comfortable while maintaining consistent therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Candice supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The approach combines empathy and practical tools, using client-centered listening alongside techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and address thought patterns.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She holds 16 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral issues, bringing sustained practice in helping clients navigate both immediate problems and longer-term growth.

Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?

The clinician is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina with the license number NC LCMHC 8022.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English