- Trauma informed
- Adoption and foster care
- Community experience
About Cornelia
Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and relationship or family concerns. Connie also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiver stress. She practices in New Mexico and works in English.
Connie uses straightforward, practical methods to help people find workable solutions. She listens without judgment and helps clients set small, achievable goals. Sessions often focus on coping skills, improving communication, and rebuilding routines around sleep, eating, and daily tasks.
Her background includes extensive work with Native and Hispanic communities, and she is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member. Connie combines client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. She also uses attachment-based ideas and EMDR for trauma when appropriate.
In addition to individual counseling, she has led trainings that help communities address trauma and strengthen resilience. Her approach emphasizes collaboration - she guides people toward options that feel right for their lives. She encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to build from there.
Connie aims to make starting therapy simple. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Connie draws from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and can help with attachment concerns, abandonment issues, and family dynamics. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, offering empathy and support while clients choose the pace and direction of change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and daily routines.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Connie will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She aims to be collaborative and adjust techniques as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use sessions from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if they prefer, helping therapy fit into everyday routines without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Idaho, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Connie support?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and caregiving stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set small goals, and focuses on solutions that fit everyday life.
What experience does she bring?
Connie has 24 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with Native and Hispanic communities; she is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licenses in New Mexico and Idaho, and she practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.