Andria Connell , LMHC

Andria Connell is a licensed mental health clinician who specializes in trauma, crises, and the emotional effects they leave behind. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crises earned in 2016 and is credentialed as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. With six years of clinical experience, Andria has supported people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, panic, and post-traumatic stress, and she has spent over three years working specifically with first responders.

Her practice emphasizes practical skills and new perspectives to help clients shift unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She regularly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to target patterns of thinking that contribute to distress, and she blends those tools with approaches that address emotion regulation, coping with life changes, and relationship or family challenges. Andria also focuses on issues such as self-esteem, addictions, workplace stress, parenting concerns, and blended family dynamics.

Committed to growth both personally and professionally, Andria offers therapy through telehealth methods to make support more accessible. She aims to guide individuals toward stronger coping strategies and more balanced daily functioning as they process difficult experiences and adjust to life after collective stressors such as the pandemic.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Andria Connell

Andria integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration - it helps people feel seen and supported while they explore their values and goals. CBT targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering concrete techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related distress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that can reduce emotional reactivity and improve coping with stress and grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Andria works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives, reach people in different locations across New York, and maintain continuity of support when in-person sessions are difficult. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style so clients can choose what works best for their situation.