Candice Alig

Compassionate, CBT-informed counseling for life challenges

LPCC Kentucky

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Candice

Candice Alig is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a warm, nonjudgmental approach.

Background and approach

She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients identify patterns of thinking and build skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and addiction-related challenges.

With eight years of experience in the mental health field, she has worked in both individual and group settings and draws on substantial hands-on experience in substance use treatment. Practicing in Kentucky and holding licensure in Ohio as well, Candice applies client-centered principles to meet people where they are and tailor strategies to each person’s goals.

Her focus includes depression, self-esteem difficulties, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar-related struggles, and a range of related topics such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She emphasizes collaboration and helping clients recognize and use their strengths to move toward the life they want.

Candice earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northern Kentucky University. She describes counseling as a partnership and aims to create a supportive environment that encourages growth and practical change.

Bringing CBT and Mindfulness to Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and aspects of addiction by teaching practical coping and problem-solving skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness skills with commitment to personal values, helping people tolerate difficult internal experiences while moving toward meaningful goals. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and support, prioritizing the client's perspective and strengths as the basis for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Candice works with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful based on their concerns, goals, and preferences, and adjusts interventions over time so the work stays relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow sessions to fit into busy schedules and make consistent work on goals more achievable. These options provide flexibility for different communication styles and practical needs while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured therapeutic tools and ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Candice works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, parenting, anger, and bipolar-related challenges. Her additional focus areas include communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.

What is Candice's therapeutic style?

She uses a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered work, and mindfulness strategies to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Sessions emphasize skills practice, values clarification, and compassionate listening.

How many years has she practiced?

Candice has eight years of experience in the mental health field, including extensive work with individuals and groups addressing substance use and related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPCC with licensure details OH LPCC E.1901438 and KY LPCC 261243 and is based in Kentucky.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

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

Which session formats are available?

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

How are sessions priced?

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

What steps are needed to begin working with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Kentucky, Ohio

Languages

English