Candyce Bell, LPC, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Candyce Bell is a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.013339 · expires March 2027
- LPC, Missouri
- 2022015987 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1235779208 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Candyce
Candyce Bell is a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes. Candyce speaks plain, direct language and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
She served in the Army and has worked in crisis response, substance use counseling, and mental health settings. That background informs how she responds to urgent needs and complex situations.
Background and approach
Candyce has supported people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse, and she pays attention to how those experiences shape current struggles. Candyce creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about what is happening in their lives. Sessions focus on practical strategies and steady emotional support.
She helps people break problems into smaller steps and try approaches that fit their day-to-day life. Her work also covers issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and substance use concerns. She adapts her approach to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Candyce holds an LPC in Missouri and an LCPC in Illinois and brings ten years of hands-on experience to therapy. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Candyce emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set clear goals, track progress, and adjust plans when needed.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Candyce lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Two common approaches Candyce uses are practical problem-solving and trauma-informed support. Practical problem-solving focuses on identifying small, manageable steps and testing what works to reduce stress and improve daily routines. Trauma-informed support emphasizes understanding how past harm affects thoughts, emotions, and behavior and creating a steady, predictable path forward.She also draws on skills-building work to help with emotion regulation and coping. That kind of work teaches clear strategies to manage anxiety, mood shifts, and cravings so people can function better day to day. Each approach is presented in plain language and tied to concrete tasks the client can try between sessions.
Deciding which approach fits best is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they select methods and adjust them over time so the plan stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers several ways to connect: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions that need face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter connection is needed. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Candyce help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT-related concerns, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses trauma, substance use, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Candyce keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She focuses on clear steps, steady support, and helping people try solutions that fit their daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She is an Army veteran with ten years of professional practice experience. Her work history includes crisis counseling, substance use counseling, and mental health roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LPC in Missouri and an LCPC in Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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