Candis Cochran , LPC

Candis Cochran is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who combines empathy and practical strategies to help people navigate emotional and relational challenges. She draws on clinical experience across residential programs, partial care settings, and work within a church environment to support clients facing depression, anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, codependency, and couples concerns. Her commitment to counseling is informed by personal exposure to mental health struggles, which shaped her understanding of the barriers and stigma that often prevent people from seeking help. This lived perspective helps her meet clients with patience and realism while encouraging meaningful change.

Candis uses a person-centered, multicultural, and integrative stance that begins by meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to their cultural identities and life context. She employs evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling to create a flexible plan suited to each client. Her approach is warm and supportive and emphasizes teamwork - establishing concrete goals, practicing manageable steps, and recognizing progress along the way. Candis values celebrating small wins and helping clients build momentum toward healthier patterns. She welcomes inquiries from individuals seeking a collaborative path forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Candis Cochran

Candis Cochran uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's experiences and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and respect and is especially useful for people seeking understanding and personal growth in the face of life transitions, grief, or relational strain.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. CBT is action-oriented and can help clients develop strategies for coping and problem solving.

Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these methods to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce emotional reactivity, a benefit for stress, trauma-related symptoms, and chronic worry. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process - Candis works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from different locations, and fit sessions into busy routines while working with a licensed professional.