- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use
- Trauma and grief
About Martha
Martha McConnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 40 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Martha draws on long experience in substance use settings and broader mental health care to support practical change.
She started her work in substance abuse treatment and moved into prevention and mental health programs. She has also provided counseling within developmental services and employee assistance programs. That variety means she is familiar with different service settings and the paperwork and referrals that can come with them.
Martha has helped people dealing with trauma and domestic violence. She has also supported people with mood concerns and relationship strains. Her background includes work related to women’s issues and problems connected to caregiving and family stress.
In sessions she focuses on building on a person's strengths and practical steps they can try between meetings. She talks with people about coping strategies for panic, obsessions and compulsions, and substance use challenges. Those conversations aim to make day-to-day life more manageable.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and decades of hands-on experience. People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and referral support when other services are needed.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of her work. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills - teaching specific strategies people can try when anxiety or panic rises and reviewing what helps between sessions. This approach is useful for stress, panic attacks, and everyday anxiety. Another approach concentrates on substance use and relapse prevention methods - identifying triggers, building safer routines, and planning responses to cravings. That style is aimed at people working on addictions and related problems.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist does with each person. Martha will talk about goals, what has helped in the past, and what feels usable in daily life. Together they will try methods and adjust based on what is effective and comfortable for the client.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Phone sessions can be useful when video is difficult, and video can allow visual cues and face-to-face conversation. Licensed professionals can help arrange a session pattern that fits work, caregiving, or other commitments while focusing on practical steps and follow-up between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Martha works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, and panic related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions center on identifying strengths and step-by-step coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience, including substance abuse treatment, prevention, mental health counseling, and employee assistance programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.