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- substance abuse experience
- evidence-based techniques
- employee assistance counseling
About Martha
LCSW in New York with 40 years of experience, Martha McConnell focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She began her career in substance abuse treatment and has worked across prevention, mental health treatment, developmental services, and employee assistance programs. Martha speaks English and accepts international clients.
Martha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward sessions. She prefers clear conversations about what is happening now, what has helped before, and what a person wants to change. Early meetings usually map current concerns and practical steps to try between sessions.
Her early work was in substance abuse treatment, and she later moved into prevention and broader mental health counseling. That background shaped a pragmatic approach to addiction and relapse concerns. She also has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence and trauma.
Martha has provided counseling through an employee assistance program and the developmental service system. Those roles involved short-term problem solving and longer-term therapy when appropriate. She often helps people manage mood disorders, panic and obsessive symptoms, and complicated grief.
Sessions address caregiver strain, codependency, family problems, and the emotional effects of disaster or separation. She also works with issues such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, and gender dysphoria. Martha aims to identify small, doable changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
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How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Many clinicians use cognitive and behavioral approaches to address anxiety, panic, OCD, and mood concerns. These methods focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.Motivational and relapse-prevention strategies are common for addiction work. They focus on building motivation for change, planning for high-risk situations, and using concrete coping skills to manage cravings and prevent relapse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past attempts, and preferences. They will jointly decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, and allow sessions from different locations when needed. International clients are accepted, and therapists can discuss how to structure appointments to fit daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, and mood and obsessive symptoms.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversations. Early sessions focus on mapping current problems and testing small steps to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 40 years of experience working in substance abuse treatment, prevention, mental health counseling, and developmental services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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