- 20 years experience
- Affirming approach
- Goal oriented work
About Constance
Connie has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, substance use, adoption and foster care issues, and LGBTQ matters. She also supports people facing chronic pain, caregiving stress, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the ups and downs of major life transitions. Her background includes work with dissociation and domestic violence contexts.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people identify strengths and realistic steps forward. Sessions often include goal-setting and small, practical exercises to build momentum between appointments.
Connie uses methods from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe thoughts and shape helpful habits. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to clarify values and rewrite unhelpful self-stories. Mindfulness techniques may be introduced to manage intense emotions and sleeping problems.
People who want clear goals, straightforward feedback, and an affirming stance may find this approach useful. She encourages curiosity about patterns and steady work toward change. To begin, a simple matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect prospective clients to the intake process.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's perspective and building an accepting relationship where the client leads the pace of change. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space and practical guidance tailored to their goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches straightforward skills for changing patterns that cause distress. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with health challenges.
Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention practices that help manage intense emotions and improve sleep and stress regulation. These techniques are offered as short exercises people can try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide practical next steps so sessions fit into everyday life while focusing on the client's goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Connie address?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and coping with health challenges. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, and relationship and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and uses short exercises to make steady progress between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Connie brings two decades of experience working in mental health, substance use settings, foster care, and trauma-informed care. That history informs her work with complex and co-occurring concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake process.