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Candice McCray, LCSW

Candice McCray, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Candice McCray, LCSW, supports adults across Illinois in navigating life’s emotional challenges with care, authenticity, and clinical expertise. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors facing issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, creating a safe and affirming space for healing. Candice specializes in working with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, isolated, or disconnected and helps them rebuild a strong sense of self and direction. Deeply passionate about supporting those facing grief, post-partum depression/anxiety, and gender identity concerns, Candice creates a space where clients can explore their identities and emotions freely. She is a queer-affirming and trauma-informed therapist who understands the impact of societal and internal pressures, especially on women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Her work honors each person’s lived experience while offering practical tools to support resilience and emotional well-being. Candice integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with mindfulness and strength-based approaches. She also draws on parenting skills interventions when relevant to her clients’ needs. Her style is warm, direct, and grounded in anti-oppressive values. Outside of her clinical work, Candice enjoys reading, hiking, and spending quality time with her family. These personal interests reflect the balance and mindfulness she encourages in therapy.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Candice McCray

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Postpartum Anxiety
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling
Women's Issues Therapy
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Candice McCray

Candice McCray, LCSW, supports adults across Illinois in navigating life’s emotional challenges with care, authenticity, and clinical expertise. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors facing issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, creating a safe and affirming space for healing. Candice specializes in working with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, isolated, or disconnected and helps them rebuild a strong sense of self and direction. Deeply passionate about supporting those facing grief, post-partum depression/anxiety, and gender identity concerns, Candice creates a space where clients can explore their identities and emotions freely. She is a queer-affirming and trauma-informed therapist who understands the impact of societal and internal pressures, especially on women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Her work honors each person’s lived experience while offering practical tools to support resilience and emotional well-being. Candice integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with mindfulness and strength-based approaches. She also draws on parenting skills interventions when relevant to her clients’ needs. Her style is warm, direct, and grounded in anti-oppressive values. Outside of her clinical work, Candice enjoys reading, hiking, and spending quality time with her family. These personal interests reflect the balance and mindfulness she encourages in therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Barry University, Master's in Social Work
  • Illinois State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1528729308

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Candice McCray frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Candice McCray on their profile.

What languages does Candice McCray speak?

Candice McCray speaks English.

How do patients rate Candice McCray in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Candice McCray. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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