Andria Connell, LMHC

Andria Connell earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crises in 2016 and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.

She approaches her work with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth, believing that personal development supports clinical effectiveness. Specializing in trauma and crisis work, she has supported people experiencing a wide range of traumatic events and the emotional impacts that follow. Her clinical toolkit emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy - using practical techniques to help shift unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors - alongside other strategies tailored to each person’s needs.

Connell has over three years of experience working with first responders and brings that background to help clients process strong reactions, develop coping skills, and explore new perspectives. She provides online therapy through telehealth, offering sessions that fit into busy lives while focusing on symptom management, emotional processing, and gradual returns to everyday routines after major disruptions such as the pandemic.

Her stated purpose is to assist and guide people who are struggling by offering coping strategies, behavioral tools, and fresh ways of seeing problems so clients can move toward greater stability and functioning.

Online Therapeutic Approaches for Trauma and Stress

Andria Connell uses evidence-informed methods adapted for online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own goals and choices - this approach helps people build self-awareness, self-efficacy, and emotional resilience. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and gentle attention to emotions and bodily sensations, which can support regulation of strong feelings and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Connell works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone provide face-to-face connection from home, while live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and support between appointments. These options make it easier to access ongoing care, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and maintain momentum in skill-building and recovery.