CH Portrait of Candance Hammonds

Candance Hammonds, LCMHC

Practical help for stress and anxiety

20 years in practice · based in North Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Candance

Candance Hammonds is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and relationship concerns. She draws on two decades of mental health experience and keeps sessions focused on practical goals the client wants to reach. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded in day-to-day life.

Hammonds treats anxiety and depression, supports people coping with trauma and abuse, and assists those navigating major life changes.

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Background and approach

She also works with issues related to ADHD, parenting, foster care and adoption, and compassion fatigue. Her approach suits people who want clear, goal-oriented work alongside empathetic listening. She practices from a client-centered stance, which means she listens first and follows the client’s lead.

She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness strategies and trauma-focused tools are included when they fit the person’s needs. Expect sessions that set small, achievable steps and track progress over time.

She uses motivational interviewing techniques to help clients find their own reasons to change. The relationship in the room is treated as central to getting results. Hammonds holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina.

She has worked in the field for 20 years, with 17 years practicing as a licensed counselor. Conversations are held in English and arranged around the client’s schedule.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. Online CBT often uses worksheets, goal-setting, and between-session experiments that clients can do in daily life to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship. In remote sessions this looks like a therapist who follows the client’s pace, reflects what is said, and helps clients name their priorities and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend strategies based on what seems to fit best. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy days. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a quick check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter updates, ongoing reflection, or when written expression feels easier. These options provide flexibility so therapy can match a person’s schedule and communication style.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Candance Hammonds works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a client-centered, goal-oriented way and pairs listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps toward those goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years in the mental health field and has been a licensed counselor for 17 years. Her experience includes work with adolescents and adults.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and practices under that credential within the state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect for therapy.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
20 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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