Therapist profile
Candace Alvor, LCSW
LCSW focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Addictions support
- CBT and client-centered
- Goal focused work
About Candace
Candace Alvor is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience based in Utah. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Candace describes herself as a Christian therapist and also identifies as a mother balancing multiple roles.
Her sessions focus on practical conversation and real goals. She listens and helps people set steps toward spiritual, personal, or professional aims. Expect direct conversation about coping skills, communication, and next steps rather than abstract theory.
Candace uses approaches that center the client's experience, including client-centered methods and solution-focused strategies. She also incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This mix is intended to address things like postpartum challenges, compassion fatigue, and substance use concerns in everyday terms.
She also pays attention to life transitions such as divorce, career shifts, and parenting changes. Candace names codependency, communication problems, and isolation as areas she often addresses. She aims to help people develop clearer priorities and practical steps for moving forward.
Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients as well. The profile highlights a straightforward, goal-oriented style and emphasizes listening, practical tools, and steady support as people work toward their goals.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts with the person's own concerns and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, actionable steps and on what the client wants to see happen next rather than on detailed problem history.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Candace will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try approaches that match those needs. That collaboration helps shape session focus and the kinds of tools that are used between meetings.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about available session formats and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what best fits your routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
Candace works with adults on anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, stress, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She favors listening and practical, goal-focused work using client-centered conversation, solution-focused techniques, and CBT tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
Candace is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Utah and is based in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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