Martha McConnell , LCSW

Martha McConnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 40 years of professional experience. She began her career in a substance abuse treatment setting and expanded her practice to include work in substance abuse prevention, mental health treatment, and the developmental services system.

Her background also includes providing counseling through an employee assistance program, which has informed a practical, solution-oriented style of care. Over the years she has assisted people dealing with trauma, domestic violence, mood disorders, women's concerns, and relationship challenges.

Martha's clinical focus covers stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related areas such as caregiver stress, codependency, disaster-related adjustment, family problems, and substance use issues. She applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes each person's capacity to draw on strengths and make the changes they choose.

In sessions she collaborates with clients to clarify goals and develop strategies that fit their lives, helping them move toward the directions they choose while respecting individual values and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Martha McConnell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to issues such as trauma, addiction, and mood disorders. One approach focuses on trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult events and reduce their ongoing impact by working through memories, emotions, and coping responses in a paced, supportive way. Another emphasis is on addiction-related counseling that addresses substance use patterns, builds relapse-prevention skills, and supports recovery goals through practical strategies and behavioral changes. She also uses skill-based methods for anxiety and depression that teach coping tools, mood regulation, and problem-solving to improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Martha collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adjust methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for the individual's life.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, maintain continuity of care, and receive ongoing support even when in-person visits are not possible.