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Candace Johnson

GA LPC LPC007997
Credentials
GA LPC LPC007997
NPI Number
1003289992
Location
Georgia
Languages
English
Candace Johnson

Accepting new clients

15 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Candace Johnson

“Life is like a coin, you can spend it on anything you choose, however you can only spend it once, therefore make the most out of it.”- Candace M. Johnson

Greetings, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 to 10 years’ experience within the mental health field. I hold a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology, acquired from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. Upon the completion of my undergraduate studies, I obtained my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, Atlanta (formerly known as the Georgia Professional School of Psychology).

I’ve received rigorous training through my psychiatric practicum at Emory Decatur Hospital/Atlanta, GA. My training consists of completing psychiatric assessments with the medical and mental health population, crisis intervention within an emergency room setting, conducting psychoeducational groups, and the development of ethical and effective clinical skills.

My professional experience includes counseling individuals within an acute inpatient psychiatric setting, in person and telephonic crisis intervention, coordination of behavioral health services and conducting extensive psychological assessments to determine an individual’s level of safety. I have worked/counseled the following populations: Children and Adolescents, Young Adults, General Adults. My main theory of choice is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, I tailor my therapeutic techniques, based off the individual’s presenting signs and symptoms. I also believe in establishing a genuine professional/therapeutic relationship with the individual, because that is the most effective way to see change within the individual.

Areas of Special Expertise:

Stress Management
Career Counseling
Psychotic Disorders
Care Giver Support

Licenses

LPC
LPC007997

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Adoption and foster care
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Emptiness
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Her tone set the mood right off the bat. Very understanding and helps me look at my situations differently.”

“I am a recent widow and I struggle with new areas where I used to have a partner to help with. I would be all alone if it were not for Candace Johnson. New problems arise, almost weekly. That would send me into a dark place if I did not have Candace to talk to.”

“Awesome”

“I have shown progress in the goals I set in January.”

“Loved my 1st session”

“We've had a few sessions together and so far Candace has been an excellent listener. I'm looking forward to working more with her and healing”

“Top tier!! 100/100”

“She is wonderful!”

“Candace, I appreciate your therapeutic approach. I gained insight into my struggles. You also helped keep me accountable to myself and for that I am grateful. Your style is warm and eases the stigma and barriers of therapy. If I need anything in the future, I hope that I can get in with you again.”

“Candace listens to me and calmly helps me think about solutions and ways to work through issues.”

“Candace is a great listener and often does a great job of allowing me to feel heard while challenging me to expand my perspective.”

“Candace is compassionate and caring. She listens to my concerns and offers help in several ways. She validates my concerns and helps me deal with them.”

“Candace is such a wonderful therapist”

“She’s such a blessing to have as a tool for improvement and self-reflection. I appreciate all the guidance and support she has and has yet to bestow. 10/10 would (and do) definitely recommend ❤️”

“Ms Johnson is ABSOLUTELY AH-MAZZIINNGG!! I lost my husband in late July 2023. A few weeks after I began therapy with her. It’s such a breath of fresh air for me each week bc I don’t open up to anyone else . This experience has taught me so much . It’s given me mental tools only attainable through this platform & her expertise. I’m forever grateful for this opportunity to work with such a poised and compassionate professional! Thank you! My journey through this BEAST called grief, now gives me hope that Better Help provided! ❤️”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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