Kandace Graves , LCMHC

Kandace Graves is a licensed professional counselor in North Carolina who holds the LCMHC credential (NC LCMHC 13510). She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2016 and completed a 12-month internship providing counseling to men and women in an urban community in Ohio.

Kandace creates a supportive, collaborative environment where clients move at their own pace to work toward clear goals. She provides counseling to men, women, children, teens, couples, and families, addressing concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and reunification after divorce, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and life transitions. She also offers couples counseling and support for LGBT clients.

Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques. Kandace emphasizes how thoughts and feelings shape behavior, honors each person’s uniqueness and worth, and supports acceptance of difficult emotions as a route to change. She helps clients identify strengths and practical strategies that have worked in past situations.

Kandace is transparent about the emotional work therapy can involve; discussing painful or uncomfortable material may bring up feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, shame, or helplessness. She encourages commitment to the process and completion of therapeutic tasks outside sessions to increase the chances of progress. She follows the standards set by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and informs clients about the limits to disclosure that apply under state law, including situations that require reporting or court-ordered release of records. Kandace welcomes questions and is invested in supporting each person’s journey toward greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Mental Health Support

Kandace Graves often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to change behavior - an approach commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another method she employs; it focuses on accepting difficult emotions while learning skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, and it can be especially useful for intense emotional states and relationship struggles.

Person-Centered Therapy is also central to her work, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space that honors each person’s uniqueness and fosters self-directed growth. Kandace approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the plan reflects what works best for the individual.

Online therapy with Kandace can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support consistent attendance, and allow clients to choose the format that best supports their progress.