Syveria(Candy) Ford

Hopeful, practical support for life transitions

LCMHC North Carolina

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

About Syveria(Candy)

Syveria (Candy) Ford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

With 16 years of professional experience she creates a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and practical concerns such as parenting, intimacy, career questions, and coping with trauma or mood disorders. Her background includes work with a wide range of issues from ADHD and bipolar to communication problems and blended family dynamics.

Ford emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while respecting each person’s pace and goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and emotionally focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and build concrete skills for change.

She also uses solution-focused and motivational methods when appropriate to set achievable steps forward. Clients can expect an approach that balances empathy with goal-oriented tools to support sustained progress.

How online therapy and approach work together

Syveria (Candy) Ford combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering structured techniques for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes acceptance, active listening, and creating a respectful space where clients can explore feelings and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Ford will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and preferences, adapting strategies over time so sessions remain focused on meaningful, achievable goals.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing personal concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work blends client-centered empathy with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies to combine emotional exploration with skill building.

How much experience does she bring to therapy?

She brings 16 years of professional experience supporting clients through mental health challenges, family and relationship issues, and parenting concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 10626.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily problemsImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English