Candyce Spruel, LMFT
California · 25 years in practice
Candyce Spruel is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience in California.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 129230 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1023768405 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Candyce
Candyce Spruel is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience in California. She focuses on helping people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and relationship concerns. Candyce centers each session on the person's experience and strengths.
She offers steady support while people take steps toward feeling better. Her approach is warm and practical. She listens closely and helps clients name difficult emotions and patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions often include working on clearer communication, building self-esteem, and addressing guilt or shame. She also supports people dealing with body image, workplace struggles, and questions about life purpose. Candyce uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and change emotional responses in relationships. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with mood and anxiety symptoms. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
She helps people set manageable goals and practice new skills between sessions. People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through hard moments and try different ways of coping. Candyce works in English and holds a California LMFT credential.
She welcomes conversations about what someone hopes to change and how therapy could fit into their life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Candyce lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Candyce names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Candyce uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify core emotions and patterns that show up in important relationships. That approach focuses on understanding emotional responses and trying new ways of connecting or reacting when feelings run high. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her work and helps people notice difficult thoughts without letting them control behavior, while identifying values to guide meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to find and test unhelpful thoughts and practice small behavior changes that improve mood and anxiety.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Candyce will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and try methods that fit those needs. She checks in regularly to see what is working and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let people maintain visual connection for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, coping reminders, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Candyce address?
Candyce works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on body image, workplace problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical with an emphasis on listening and building on strengths. Sessions often focus on emotion awareness, clearer communication, and skill practice between visits.
How long has she practiced?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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