- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Candyce
Candyce Spruel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. Candyce also addresses self-esteem and motivation issues in her practice.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own lives. She listens for strengths and builds on them. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps, not jargon. People can expect straightforward conversation and focused skill-building.
Candyce draws on several well-known therapy styles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and reframe difficult emotions that show up in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based choices and living with difficult feelings.
She also uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for coping and emotional regulation when needed. Those options are chosen to match what someone needs in session.
Candyce emphasizes small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life. She helps people notice what’s working, try new ways of responding, and reduce things that get in the way of progress. The emphasis is on practical tools and clearer communication.
To begin, readers are invited to follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session. That first meeting is used to set goals and choose the approaches that feel most useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Candyce uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people name and shift the emotional patterns that affect relationships and personal connections. EFT focuses on identifying core feelings and trying new ways of responding to those feelings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people clarify their values and take actions that align with what matters to them, even when difficult emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that sustain anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Candyce will discuss the different methods and help decide which fits a person’s needs and goals. That choice is made together, and it can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment isn’t needed. Therapists generally adapt exercises and skill practice to the format people choose, so practical tools can still be used in remote sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Candyce works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered methods. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical skills, and building on the client's strengths.
How long has she been practicing?
Candyce has 25 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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