Candice Cole, LPC
Practical, identity-aware counseling for life changes
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- Direct collaborative style
- Focus on midlife shifts
- Identity respectful care
About Candice
Candice Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. She draws on a mix of practical therapy methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Candice emphasizes respect for each person's identity and background as part of her work.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Dialectical skills are also used when emotional regulation or intense reactions are a concern.
Candice pays attention to how life experiences shape self-image and relationships. That includes issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, culture, and ability. She aims to create a space where those parts of a person's story are respected and discussed plainly.She has experience supporting people with trauma, grief, addiction concerns, attention differences, and relationship struggles. Candice also works with career questions, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to aging or chronic health issues. Midlife transitions and the questions they raise are within her practice focus.
People who prefer direct, collaborative conversations tend to find her style helpful. To start, clients describe what matters most and Candice helps shape goals and next steps. Sessions are geared toward practical changes that fit everyday life.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Dialectical skills are also used when emotional regulation or intense reactions are a concern.
Candice pays attention to how life experiences shape self-image and relationships. That includes issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, culture, and ability. She aims to create a space where those parts of a person's story are respected and discussed plainly.She has experience supporting people with trauma, grief, addiction concerns, attention differences, and relationship struggles. Candice also works with career questions, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to aging or chronic health issues. Midlife transitions and the questions they raise are within her practice focus.
People who prefer direct, collaborative conversations tend to find her style helpful. To start, clients describe what matters most and Candice helps shape goals and next steps. Sessions are geared toward practical changes that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How these approaches fit into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take small steps toward a meaningful life. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and works well for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful patterns. It can help with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns people carry from past connections and how those patterns show up now in relationships and emotional responses.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue care through life changes or relocations while focusing on practical tools and skills that carry into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Candice works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, career strain, ADHD, and other life challenges listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative style with practical tools from cognitive behavioral, acceptance-based, and dialectical approaches to help clients try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
Candice has ten years of professional experience as a counselor working with diverse concerns and populations.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Colorado and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated as LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.