Therapist profile
Kandace Graves, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 13510
- NPI1831697564
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- stress and anxiety
- trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT
About Kandace
Kandace Graves is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with three years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and completed a 12-month internship supporting men and women in an urban Ohio community. Kandace lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes among the areas she addresses.
Kandace uses a mix of evidence-based approaches to help people understand how thinking and feeling shape behavior. She draws on Cognitive Behavior Therapy to examine thought patterns that feed distress, Dialectical Behavior Therapy to practice accepting difficult feelings while making changes, and Person-Centered ideas that emphasize each person's worth. She also uses Solution-Focused techniques to identify what has worked before and build on those strengths.
In sessions she aims to move at a client's pace and work collaboratively toward clear goals. She notes that therapy can bring up uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, shame, or anger, and that doing work between sessions supports progress. Kandace encourages commitment and active engagement as part of the process.
The therapist follows standards set by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and keeps records that clients may request. She does not accept international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, Kandace asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options provided.
People considering counseling are advised that benefits come with effort and occasional emotional discomfort. Kandace frames therapy as a practical collaboration aimed at better relationships and clearer coping, especially for those dealing with anger, transitions, grief, or trauma.
How sessions work
How Kandace adapts evidence-based approaches for online work
She describes using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and make step-by-step changes; CBT is useful for anxiety, anger patterns, and low mood by linking thoughts, feelings, and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another approach she uses to practice tolerating strong emotions while working toward behavioral change; DBT skills can help with impulsive reactions and intense frustration. Person-Centered ideas inform her stance by focusing on a person's value and helping them speak openly about their experience.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Kandace will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. That may mean trying a skill-based method for anger control, then shifting to solution-focused steps for daily stressors.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel time and letting people join from a place with fewer interruptions. Phone sessions may be a shorter check-in when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Overall, the focus is on practical ways to use therapy skills in daily routines rather than on the format itself.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to temper and anger?
She lists anger among the concerns she works with, alongside stress, relationship issues, trauma, and grief. Sessions can focus on patterns that lead to snapping, resentment, or difficulty managing strong feelings.
What style of therapy does she use for anger management?
She uses evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, plus Person-Centered and Solution-Focused ideas. These approaches examine thoughts, practice acceptance of feelings, and build practical coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of counseling experience and completed a 12-month internship serving an urban community in Ohio during graduate training. That background informs her work with trauma and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is listed as operating in North Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether phone, video, or in-person sessions are available.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for the current subscription rates that apply to your area.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the scheduling flow.
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