Candiss Williams , LPC

Candiss Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings eight years of counseling experience to her practice. She works with individuals and families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, parenting and child development, substance-related problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges related to identity and multicultural concerns.

Williams offers therapy for issues such as codependency, abandonment, communication and commitment problems, domestic violence, anger, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life transitions. She also addresses first responder stress, career questions, and the impacts of prejudice and discrimination. Her approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to introduce healthy coping skills and support meaningful change.

Her background includes experience in school counseling, domestic abuse services, substance abuse treatment, and work with juvenile and adult criminal justice systems that involved crisis intervention. As an LPC - a state license indicating formal training and approval to provide mental health counseling - Williams focuses on creating a respectful, culturally aware environment that helps people pursue growth and navigate difficult life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and perspectives, creating a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore values, strengths, and challenges. This approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and difficulties with relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Williams works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions from these methods to fit each person's situation. The process is iterative - techniques are adjusted as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, fit sessions into daily life, and maintain continuity of care during times of change.