Candiss Williams, LPC

Candiss Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the social service field. She centers her general practice on depression, anxiety disorders, and the everyday stressors that affect functioning and quality of life.

Her work spans a broad range of concerns including multiculturalism and diversity, grief and loss, interpersonal and relationship issues including couples work, family and child development, and mind-body well-being. She also addresses traumatic situations such as PTSD and disaster-related stress, women's issues, and support for LGBT individuals or those who are questioning. Assessment, diagnosis, and referral to psychiatry are also part of her services when appropriate.

As a multi-specialty provider, she has experience working with clients of all ages and with a wide variety of presenting problems. She draws on an eclectic therapeutic toolkit to create a supportive environment that encourages expression and personal growth. Her background includes extensive work as a school counselor and direct experience with domestic abuse, substance abuse, and both juvenile and adult criminal justice settings, with training in crisis intervention.

Candiss integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with solution-focused strategies, family systems ideas, client-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She emphasizes teaching healthy coping skills to help clients move toward the changes they seek.