Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra , LCSW

Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in New Mexico and Idaho and more than 24 years of experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life transitions. She has worked extensively with people facing grief, loss, change, depression, anxiety, family and career challenges, and concerns in parent-child relationships, guiding them to identify practical solutions that align with their values and circumstances.

As an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member, she brings substantial experience working in Native and Hispanic communities and remains attentive to cultural context in her work. Connie has supported many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse and extends that expertise beyond individual therapy by offering training to communities and organizations that focus on resilience and recovery.

Her clinical practice draws on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused methods and a trauma-informed stance that emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural competence. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore options, build on strengths, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In online sessions this approach helps people explore attachment needs, repair relational patterns, and address issues like abandonment, intimacy struggles, and family dynamics.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. It supports people who are navigating life changes, building self-esteem, or seeking greater clarity about values and goals by offering a respectful space for self-exploration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with mood changes, offering concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals tailor methods to each person's needs. Cornelia works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies fit best based on goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and shorter exchanges are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, caregiving, or geographic limitations while maintaining therapeutic continuity.