- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and grief
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Connie
Connie Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, and changes in life circumstances. Connie also supports those dealing with self-esteem, attention issues, anger, eating concerns, and the stress of caregiving or blended family dynamics.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and acceptance-based methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses.
Connie has used Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she applies with people facing trauma symptoms. She also uses motivational interviewing when people feel stuck or unsure about making change. These approaches are mixed with strengths-based work to build on what is already working in a person’s life.
People can expect a collaborative relationship that includes honest feedback and supportive challenge. Connie aims to help clients identify realistic steps toward improved coping and clearer priorities. She draws on nine years of outpatient experience to guide practical strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling from William Carey University and the LPC credential in Mississippi. Sessions are conducted in English, and Connie does not work with international clients.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transition issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep symptoms going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used with trauma symptoms to process upsetting memories and reduce their emotional impact through structured phases of treatment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Connie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and help decide which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer, and decisions are made collaboratively.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering sessions that match your day-to-day schedule. Therapists can still teach skills, guide behavioral experiments, and use trauma-focused techniques through remote sessions when appropriate.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, and stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining supportive listening with practical skills and gentle challenge to address barriers to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in an outpatient clinical setting with individuals and families.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and can I book from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking as session formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.