- Focus on sleep and rest
- Trauma informed approach
- Goal oriented
About Cornelia
Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She welcomes people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep and eating concerns, addictions, trauma, and relationship or family strains. Connie writes in a straightforward way and aims to make sessions feel practical and useful for everyday life.
Connie helps clients identify steps that fit their situation. She listens for strengths and patterns, then works with each person to try new strategies. Her work often focuses on improving sleep, managing mood, and handling life changes so daily routines feel more manageable.
Her approach draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to prioritize the relationship in therapy. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR when those methods fit the goals. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used to set small, achievable goals and support progress.
Connie has experience in Native and Hispanic communities and is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member. She has supported many people who survived trauma or emotional abuse and runs trainings to help communities build resilience. Her tone is collaborative and respectful, with attention to cultural context.
People looking to address sleep or rest problems will find a focus on practical routines and coping skills. The first conversations are about understanding what matters most and choosing simple steps to try between sessions.
How Cornelia's approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and trust. In sessions this means noticing patterns in close relationships and practicing new ways of connecting and communicating. This can help with relationship stress, attachment concerns, and worries about intimacy or loss.Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting their experience and helping them make choices that feel right. This approach supports people who want a calm, supportive space to sort out feelings and priorities.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It uses clear, practical techniques such as tracking sleep, testing unhelpful thoughts, and building step-by-step routines. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and what progress looks like.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on practice and follow-through between sessions.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Idaho, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Connie commonly help with?
Connie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sleep and eating issues, addiction concerns, and relationship or family-related struggles.
What is her style in sessions?
She offers a collaborative, down-to-earth style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on strengths and small goals people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with individuals and communities on trauma, grief, mood concerns, and family matters.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with licensure noted in New Mexico and Idaho, and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you need to know the session formats offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.