Martha McConnell, LCSW

Martha McConnell is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York. She brings 40 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and trauma. Martha began her career in substance abuse treatment and has since worked across mental health, prevention, developmental services, and employee assistance settings.

She offers straightforward, practical counseling that focuses on a person’s strengths. Sessions aim to identify what is already working and build on those skills. Martha listens carefully and helps people set realistic steps they can use between meetings.

Her background includes work in substance use treatment and substance use prevention programs. She has provided counseling for trauma, domestic violence, mood concerns, and matters related to relationships and women’s issues. That range of experience informs a flexible approach to common problems like panic, obsessive or compulsive thoughts, and isolation.

Martha has supported caregivers dealing with stress and the challenges of caring for others. She also addresses codependency, family conflict, forgiveness, and the emotional impact of disasters. Her work includes helping people affected by drug and alcohol addiction and those coping with separation or divorce.

People who meet with Martha can expect a collaborative, strengths-based process. She helps set goals and explores practical ways to manage difficult feelings and daily demands. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Evidence-based approaches and online care options

Many of Martha's methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is behavioral work that identifies unhelpful patterns and builds simpler routines to reduce anxiety and panic. This kind of work is useful for mood disorders, panic attacks, and daily stressors.

Another frequent emphasis is trauma-informed support that helps people process difficult events at a manageable pace. This approach centers on safety, pacing, and building coping skills so memories and reactions become less overwhelming over time.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Martha will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences to choose methods that fit each person. She collaborates with clients to adjust techniques as needs change rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also let someone participate from another location when that helps them stay consistent with care.