- strength-based approach
- values and action
- practical coping tools
About Connie
Connie Zmijewski is a licensed counselor in North Carolina who helps people navigate relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma and related life changes. She works with clients on stress, anger, self-esteem, intimacy issues, ADHD, and career concerns. Connie also lists adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas. She writes plainly and encourages practical steps toward change.
Her style centers on listening and building on each person's strengths. Connie uses familiar, down-to-earth language and helps people name what feels hardest. She supports clients who want clearer communication, healthier boundaries, or relief from persistent worry and low mood.
Connie draws from several therapeutic approaches to match what a person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be used for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered methods keep the conversation grounded in the client's own goals and pacing.
With 20 years as a licensed counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina, she brings steady experience to common life challenges. She emphasizes practical tools that people can use between sessions, such as coping strategies and communication skills.
Her approach is collaborative: she helps people set goals and checks progress along the way. People interested in talking about adoption and foster care concerns can raise that topic during the first steps of matching and scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for coping with anxiety, depression, and big life changes by focusing on action more than on eliminating feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful habits. It often helps with mood, sleep, and stress by breaking problems into manageable parts. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's priorities and pace, offering a nonjudgmental space to sort through emotions and decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides which methods are used and how sessions are paced so the plan fits the client's life.
The original biography did not list specific online session types, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity through life transitions and make it simpler to practice tools between meetings with a licensed professional.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Connie help with?
She supports people facing relationship struggles, family conflict, grief, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, and related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and builds on each person's strengths, using plain language and practical steps to help clients meet their goals.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Connie has 20 years of experience as a licensed counselor and focuses on steady, practical support for life transitions and relational problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats, so 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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.