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Candice Bruce, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Candice
Candice Bruce is an LCSW licensed in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with people confronting anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and life adjustments. She also addresses trauma, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and self-esteem struggles.
She starts by asking what matters most and what the person wants to change. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills. Candice treats clients as the experts on their lives and builds on existing strengths.
Her approach mixes problem-focused techniques with attention to emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness methods are used to increase awareness and reduce reactivity.
Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation is mixed or when people are unsure about change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are brought in to address painful relationship patterns and closeness struggles.
Candice aims for short, actionable takeaways each session. That can mean new coping tools for stress, practice conversations for relationships, or small behavior experiments for mood and routine. People leave with specific steps to try between sessions.
She accepts clients from Florida and international clients who prefer English. Before a first meeting, she asks people to describe their main concern and what they hope to accomplish so sessions begin focused and practical.
Practical Approaches for Online Sessions
Candice often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on noticing specific thoughts and testing new responses through brief experiments and homework. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and helping people clarify what matters to them in day-to-day life.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques when relationship patterns or closeness issues are central. EFT helps name emotions and the interaction cycles that keep partners or individuals stuck, so they can try different ways of connecting and responding.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences and will adjust as needs change. That collaboration aims to keep sessions focused and practical rather than fixed on one model.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and reduce time spent traveling. Discussing these practical matters up front helps schedule sessions that fit daily life and support applying what is practiced between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, career matters, bipolar, and related concerns.
How does she use cognitive behavioral methods?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try out alternative responses through small experiments and skill practice.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Florida LCSW with six years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in the state of Florida as an LCSW and practices with that credential.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; check any local regulations that may apply where you live.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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