Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 51 ratings

Candice Craig

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Solution oriented
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

As an Indigenous person, female entrepreneur, partner, parent, and constant pursuer of knowledge, I know what it's like to be so busy that your struggles, traumas, stressors, etc. feel isolating. My whole life has been a passionate healing journey to understand how to tap into the body's natural ability to heal itself and share that with as many people as I can.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

You will always be greeted with a smile. What I know has helped me get through challenging times is a place to let go, cry, breathe, and connect with our inner peace. I offer compassionate listening with individualized care to help individuals and couples see joy when difficulties in life present.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Entrepreneurs, executives, and natural-born leaders quickly connect with me because I can relate to them through personal experiences. My open-mindedness is a great comfort for my clients because they know they are not being judged. You will genuinely feel cared about. Making it easier to open up to a stranger and ask for help. I am intentional about providing tools for you to eventually live a life without regular therapy appointments, but I want you to know that I will always welcome you back at any time. You can find me at my virtual private practice called, The Joy Therapist. I hold a clinical license to serve residents in Virginia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Appointments are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work closely with adult women and men who are entrepreneurs or in leadership roles in their professional lives. They are intentional about experiencing more joy from their successes but are exceedingly stressed by low self-esteem, reduced self-worth, anxiety, and depression. I provide ongoing support for them to master calm, restorative emotional connection with a new perspective on their concerns.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyTrauma and PTSD

Other specialties

DepressionGriefMilitary/VeteransPost PartumSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

I have learned that we heal most when our closest relationships are emotionally safe places where we can live in a relaxed body. As a therapist, I role model a healthy healing relationship for clients and guide them in achieving a secure connection in other relationships. My mission is to empower you with scientifically backed techniques to continue making personal growth outside of the therapy setting.

EMDR

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with a national certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), I help individuals overcome life events like abuse, assault, disturbing childhood memories, domestic violence, traumatic losses, anxiety, and fears. EMDR is an effective, extensively researched psychotherapy that often works faster than traditional therapy because you learn techniques that bring your whole brain into the healing process.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Applying mindfulness-based skills can help clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, or emotional regulation disorders. Developing a daily mindfulness practice has been shown to mitigate cognitive decline that comes with aging, protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and make our brain better able to adapt to change.

Couples Counseling

In my work with couples, we will identify negative patterns that block the relationship from being a safe haven and a healing environment for both partners. 80% of partners achieve higher levels of trust and intimacy after nine months of using the gold standard for couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is rigorous attachment-based training to help quickly resolve conflict by understanding the hurt hidden by anger. When two adults learn to understand their core needs and communicate how to care for them, this creates a ripple effect that heals the people around them, the generations that came before them, and the generations that will come next.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

My cultural identity, education, training, and work experience have prepared me to work with diverse backgrounds. I actively participate in wellness practices that incorporate thousands of years of healing wisdom from my tribal ancestors. As a therapist who identifies as a Native American citizen, I offer an intentional approach to addressing intergenerational trauma with Native American traditions, values, and practices. I am passionate about addressing issues around cultural conflict and intergenerational trauma impacting relationships with self and family identity.

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 51 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 5, 2025

Candice has been incredibly supportive and insightful throughout my journey. She creates a safe and welcoming environment where I feel comfortable opening up about even the most challenging aspects of my life. She is empathetic and always helps me see situations from a fresh, constructive perspective. What I appreciate most is her ability to provide actionable strategies that align with my goals and values. She equips me with tools that have made a tangible difference in my personal growth.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 32 with Candice

April 29, 2025

When I was looking on the website, I liked her credentials. I was able to get an appointment with her quickly. And that very first appointment just clicked. She was upbeat. She understood my issues and she could relate to them and just a perfect match. I’m very lucky that that’s how it worked out. I truly Love having her as my therapist.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 27 with Candice

March 25, 2025

I did an EMDR session with Candice and it helped so much in processing my feelings.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 29 with Candice