Candyce Bell , LPC, LCPC

Candyce Bell is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, LGBT concerns, and big life changes. She greets new clients with a calm, straightforward style and encourages open conversations about what is most pressing right now.

Candyce has worked for 10 years in direct individual and group practice. Her background includes roles as a crisis counselor and substance use and mental health counselor in the field. That experience shaped a practical approach to difficult moments and to recovery from trauma or emotional abuse.

Sessions focus on clear goals and simple steps clients can try between meetings. She listens for patterns around attachment, control, communication, and abandonment, and helps people notice what is getting in the way of feeling better. For people facing chronic illness or caregiver stress, she brings tools for pacing and realistic planning.

Candyce also supports people working through body image concerns, blended family challenges, and issues tied to aging. She offers care for clients navigating divorce or separation, addiction, or co-occurring mental health and medical problems.

Clients should expect straightforward feedback, a respectful tone, and collaborative problem solving. She works in English and is licensed in Illinois and Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. If someone is ready to begin, Candyce invites them to take the first step toward clearer coping and steadier day-to-day routines.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Candyce uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skills. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks bigger issues into manageable tasks and teaches coping skills for anxiety and stress. This helps when worry or daily overwhelm are getting in the way of functioning.

She also uses trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety and pacing after physical or emotional trauma. These methods help people rebuild routine, manage triggers, and restore a sense of control over daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that match those needs in a collaborative way.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat work well for brief check-ins or when someone needs flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and travel schedules while keeping continuity of care.