Credentials
Credentials:
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Ohio
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- 5+ years of experience in social work
- 3+ years providing psychotherapy
Format: Virtual
Works With: Adults & Older Adults (18+)
Services Available: Individual Therapy
- Anxiety & Depression
- ADHD
- Life Transitions & Phase-of-Life Concerns
- Self-Esteem & Identity Development
- Grief & Loss
- Childhood Trauma
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Spiritual & Religious Concerns
- Racial Identity & Belonging
- Stress & Emotional Regulation
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Culturally Responsive Care
- Online Individual Therapy (Adults, Ohio)
- Support for Anxiety, Mood, & Attention-Related Concerns
- Identity, Self-Worth, & Personal Growth Work
- Grief & Trauma-Informed Support
- LGBTQIA+ & Spiritually Integrated Therapy
Fees:
- Individual Sessions: $160
- Sliding Scale: Limited availability
- Up to 3 sessions/month at $100/session for qualifying clients
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna / Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
- Over 7 years of experience in correctional and community settings
- Extensive background in substance abuse treatment, case management, and relapse prevention
- EMDR-trained clinician supporting trauma recovery
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Candace Cooper – Licensed Social Worker
Candace L. Cooper, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
For clients who reside in: Ohio
Learn More About Therapy With Me
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’ve been carrying anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional pain on your own for a long time. You might know something isn’t working anymore but feel unsure where to begin. That hesitation makes sense, and you’re not behind or broken for feeling that way.
My approach is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. Therapy is a collaborative process where we move at your pace, focusing on your strengths, lived experiences, and inner wisdom. I often work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity questions, grief, and life transitions, helping them reconnect with stability and self-trust.
You don’t need to show up with everything figured out. Therapy with me is very much a “come as you are” space.
About Candace L. Cooper, MSW, LSW
Hi, I’m Candace, a Licensed Social Worker with over five years of experience in social work and more than three years providing therapy. My work is rooted in a person-centered philosophy, meaning I see you as the authority on your life, and I walk alongside you as a collaborator rather than an expert telling you what to do.
I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity and self-esteem concerns, grief, childhood trauma, and spiritual or religious questions. I’m also deeply committed to LGBTQIA+ affirming care and culturally responsive practice.
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I draw from a blend of evidence-based approaches to support the whole person, emotionally, mentally, and relationally. Taking the first step toward therapy is often the hardest part, and if you’re here, you’re already doing something brave. When you’re ready for the next step, I’d be honored to support you on your journey back to yourself.