- Person-centered care
- Focus on coping
- Goal oriented
About Connie
Connie Guerra is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She works with individuals going through big life changes like divorce, career shifts, and caregiving challenges. Connie describes her work as compassionate and person-centered, and she aims to create an accepting space for people to talk things through.
She focuses on communication patterns, processing grief and shame, and building practical coping skills. Connie also supports people dealing with codependency, addiction concerns, commitment doubts, and parenting or fatherhood strain. Her approach is grounded in listening first, then helping clients decide the next step.
Connie brings three years of clinical experience to her practice and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Texas and carries experience with aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, chronic illness and disability, and first responder stress.
Sessions emphasize working at a comfortable pace and honoring each person's values. Connie aims to help clients identify small, manageable changes that improve daily functioning. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set goals and try practical techniques between sessions.
If you are curious about starting, she asks people to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. The matching step helps place you with the right support based on your needs and preferences.
Approaches and how online sessions can help
Connie describes her work as person-centered, which focuses on listening closely and following each person's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through identity questions, grief, or doubt and to set personal goals.She also uses practical techniques aimed at building coping skills and improving communication. Those techniques often involve trying small behavior changes, practicing new ways to speak up, and using manageable tools between sessions to reduce stress and strengthen daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Connie works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. She checks in and adapts the plan as progress unfolds so treatment stays relevant to what the client needs.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten the time spent traveling, and allow for check-ins during tighter windows like a lunch break. It can also permit sessions without video when bandwidth is limited or a shorter phone check-in is more practical. Discussing these details during the matching and scheduling steps helps ensure the format fits everyday life and therapy goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Connie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people through life transitions, caregiver strain, codependency, addiction concerns, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and compassionate. She listens first, then helps clients explore communication patterns and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including postpartum and caregiver stress as well as life stage transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Texas with licensure noted for IL LCSW and TX LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.