Andria Connell , LMHC

Andria Connell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who specializes in trauma, crises, and the emotional aftermath of difficult life events. She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crises and is licensed to practice in New York State. Her clinical focus includes working with people managing anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and life transitions.

Connell integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and she blends these techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-oriented strategies when appropriate. She has more than three years of experience supporting first responders and brings an understanding of the unique stressors that profession carries. Through telehealth, she offers online therapy sessions by video, phone, chat, and messaging to expand access to care.

Her approach emphasizes practical coping skills, new perspectives, and gradual behavioral change to reduce symptom burden and improve daily functioning. Connell focuses on helping people process trauma, regulate strong emotions that may have intensified during the pandemic, and rebuild routines that support wellbeing. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort aimed at developing realistic strategies for long-term coping and growth.

Online therapeutic approaches and how they help

Andria Connell draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns at their own pace. This approach emphasizes the client’s perspective and helps people build self-awareness and self-directed solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key component of her work - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is effective for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach present-focused awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce emotional reactivity and improve stress management.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Connell works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time to support progress and respond to changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from home. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused treatment while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.