- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
About Martha
Martha McConnell is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 40 years of practice to her work in New York. She started in substance abuse treatment and has since provided mental health counseling across several settings. Martha focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression.
She has worked in prevention programs, substance abuse treatment, developmental services, and employee assistance counseling. That range gave her experience with trauma, domestic violence, mood concerns, and relationship struggles. Martha aims to help people build on their strengths and move toward the life they want.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Martha listens closely, helps people name what matters, and supports steps they can try between meetings. For those dealing with addiction or grief, she draws on decades of experience in related care settings.
Martha also helps with caregiver stress, codependency, and the emotional fallout from disasters or separation. She works with issues such as obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, and isolation, using approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People who choose Martha can expect patient, steady guidance and an emphasis on usable strategies. She believes change happens when someone combines new skills with their existing strengths. Language of sessions is English and she accepts international clients.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Many of Martha's clinical roots come from work in substance use treatment and mental health counseling, and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address the problems people bring. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding, which can reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Skills-based methods teach practical tools for managing cravings, panic, or overwhelming stress so people have steps to use between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Martha will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and what feels manageable, then help decide which techniques to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around errands, work breaks, or caregiving duties and avoids travel time. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, while video can allow face-to-face conversation when preferred. The emphasis is on fitting therapy into everyday life in ways that support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps people set goals, and suggests steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Martha has forty years of experience working in substance abuse treatment, prevention, developmental services, employee assistance programs, and mental health counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Martha?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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