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Candace Delis

Candace Delis

LMHC, LPC

Practical, down-to-earth counseling with mindfulness

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, California, Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LPC, Wisconsin8026 - 125
  • LPC, Michigan6401224241
  • LMHC, Iowa110339
  • LPCC, California13647
  • LMHC, WashingtonLH61485659
  • LPC, OregonC11402
  • NPI 1396221636

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based
  • Practical tools
  • Relatable approach

About Candace

Candace Delis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who brings six years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on building a warm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what matters to them. Her style is down-to-earth and relatable rather than formal or distant.

Candace aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and grief. She also supports people facing relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction concerns, parenting struggles, and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and issues around alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.

She combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions tend to be interactive, with practical tools and collaborative goal-setting. Candace emphasizes treating people as whole individuals rather than defining them by a diagnosis.

Her background includes work in crisis intervention, group therapy, and end-of-life care. Those experiences inform a compassionate approach when emotions run high or situations feel overwhelming. She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.

Candace lives in Wisconsin and offers services in English. She describes herself as progressive and approachable, and she often leans on real-life examples to make therapy feel accessible. If someone is ready to seek support, she offers guidance and practical tools to help them move forward.

How Mindfulness and Practical Therapies Help Online

Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple attention practices to notice thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without judgment. It can help people reduce rumination, manage anxiety, and improve emotional awareness in everyday moments.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and treating the person as an individual. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they set their own goals and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, history, and preferences and then try techniques that fit. Choices are adjusted as goals become clearer so sessions stay practical and relevant.

If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking since those options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid heavy bandwidth needs, or meet without being on camera when that helps them engage. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness, client-centered listening, and CBT-based exercises to work well in a virtual setting.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Candace works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment struggles, blended family issues, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to create practical plans.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

Candace has six years of experience and has worked in crisis intervention, group therapy, and end-of-life care. Those roles shape her calm, supportive way of working with strong emotions.

Which credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin. The credentials indicate professional licensure in mental health counseling.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm available session formats before booking, as current session options are not specified here. Check the therapist's scheduling page for up-to-date format details.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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