Candace Tompkins , LMHC

Candace Tompkins is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or depression. She frames each conversation with respect and compassion and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Candace draws on 15 years of experience in clinical work in Florida. She adapts the pace and tone of sessions to match each person’s needs. That can mean short-term skills for coping, or a longer plan to address deeper patterns that cause repeated struggles.

Her work often includes addressing compassion fatigue, addiction struggles, trauma and abuse, and strong emotions like anger or guilt. She also supports people coping with life changes such as divorce, fertility challenges, caregiving strain, chronic illness, or end-of-life concerns.

Candace uses straightforward methods designed to help people notice thoughts and behavior that get in the way, then try practical changes. She blends client-centered listening with tools that teach new coping skills and emotional regulation.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Clients help set priorities and test what works in daily life. Candace aims to make therapy understandable and doable, with steps you can use right away.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you clarify what matters most. This approach is helpful for people who need a respectful space to talk through difficult feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood. Sessions teach practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and change routines that worsen anxiety or depression. This model is often used for stress, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to your goals and preferences. You and the therapist decide together which techniques to try and which to adjust as you go.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can be used for brief check-ins or practice between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work consistently over time.