Martha McConnell , LCSW

Martha McConnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She began her career in a substance abuse treatment setting and built on that foundation with work in substance abuse prevention, mental health treatment, and the developmental services system. She has also delivered counseling through employee assistance programs, combining clinical and workplace perspectives to address a range of concerns.

Martha has supported people coping with trauma, domestic violence, mood disorders, and a variety of women’s and relationship issues. Her approach emphasizes each person’s capacity to draw on strengths and make meaningful changes in the directions they choose. That practical, strengths-based orientation is informed by decades of experience across addiction services, prevention work, and developmental and mental health care.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy with Martha McConnell

Martha McConnell utilizes evidence-based approaches tailored to trauma and addiction, focusing on practical strategies that help people manage symptoms and rebuild daily functioning. These methods emphasize understanding how past experiences shape current responses and teach coping skills that address trauma-related distress and safety concerns.

She also employs evidence-based techniques for mood and anxiety issues, helping people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to depression or worry and learning concrete skills to reduce distress and improve mood. For addiction-related concerns her work draws on proven strategies that support recovery, enhance motivation, and reduce relapse risk.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Martha works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, assess what is helping or hindering progress, and choose techniques that fit the client’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to receive this care. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide convenient options for checking in, practicing skills, and maintaining continuity between sessions. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and adapt scheduling to busy lives.