Connie Champion , LPC

Connie Champion is a Wisconsin-based licensed counselor with 24 years of experience helping people make meaningful, long-lasting changes in their lives. She approaches therapy with a future-focused, solution-oriented mindset that emphasizes clients' strengths, practical coping tools, and step-by-step planning to reach goals. Connie believes change is achievable and that clients themselves are the experts of the lives they want to build, so she centers her work on clear, goal-directed strategies that promote steady motivation and measurable progress.

She has extensive experience supporting individuals and couples across the lifespan, working with people ages 6 through 65 on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting and career questions, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of related problems. Her background includes work with substance use disorders, first responder issues, domestic violence, codependency, and communication challenges, and she integrates culturally relevant practices into not-for-profit and community settings.

Connie holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and multiple professional credentials earned over her career. Her training and roles include a Bachelor of Science from Concordia University (1998), a second Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University in Social Services (2006), a Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate from the University of Wisconsin Madison (2017), and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, which denotes a state-recognized counseling credential. Her employment history spans positions such as youth counselor, program supervisor, OWI treatment court coordinator, roles within the Department of Adult Institutions, and supervisory positions in community behavioral health services, reflecting long-standing experience in both clinical and program leadership settings.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Connie draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the client’s goals and perspectives lead the process - it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and finding direction. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical strategies to reframe thoughts and build new skills - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. DBT offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Connie works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor care so it feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from varied locations, and continue work even when schedules or mobility present challenges.