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Candace Alvor, LCSW

Helping people reach personal and spiritual goals

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About Candace

Candace Alvor is a licensed clinical social worker who blends life experience with seven years in mental health. She is a mother and a Christian who aims to help people move toward their personal, spiritual, or professional goals. Candace focuses on listening first and building a steady working relationship.

Her practice centers on practical, straightforward support. She helps people manage grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. She also addresses self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and communication problems, and career or life-purpose questions.

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How Candace works

Candace uses approaches that keep the person at the center of the work. She draws from client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead and from cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, achievable steps that build momentum.

Sessions are aimed at clear goals and steady progress. Conversations are likely to look at what is working now, what obstacles exist, and which small changes might make daily life easier. Candace emphasizes steady support over time and practical strategies that can be used between sessions.

People who come to her often want a warm listener who also offers structure. She welcomes clients who value faith as part of their healing, and she partners with each person to set realistic goals and track progress.

Candace lists 3 ways of working on the entry:

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What Candace works with

The areas below are the ones Candace selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCSW
Years in practice 7
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Utah

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Online support options

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Candace uses client-centered therapy to place each person’s priorities first. This approach is about listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters most. It is useful for clarifying values, parenting concerns, spiritual goals, and personal struggles.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT to help identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical exercises and skill-building that people can practice between sessions, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Candace will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they set goals, try options, and adjust the plan based on what helps.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is wanted. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and flexibility for people who prefer written communication.

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Common questions

What concerns does Candace commonly help with?
Candace works with a range of concerns including addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem. She also supports people with parenting, relationship and communication problems, career and life-purpose questions, and women’s reproductive mental health topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, listening-first approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify small changes and track progress toward clear goals.
How long has she practiced?
Candace has seven years of experience working in mental health settings. That time includes work with people facing addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Arizona and Utah as AZ LCSW and UT LCSW. Her practice is based in Utah.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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