Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra

Practical, culturally aware clinical social worker

LCSW New Mexico

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Cornelia

Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice who brings a pragmatic, culturally aware approach to counseling.

Background and approach

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and mood disorders, and the many practical stresses that accompany life changes and caregiver roles.

Connie is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member and has extensive experience working in Native and Hispanic communities. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, helping clients identify solutions that fit their circumstances and values.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies alongside attachment-based and client-centered techniques, and she uses EMDR and motivational interviewing when appropriate. Beyond individual counseling, Connie also provides trainings aimed at strengthening community resilience after trauma.

She holds LCSW credentials in New Mexico and Idaho and brings a trauma-informed lens to create a respectful, culturally competent therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Connie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based perspectives. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, while attachment-based work explores relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current communication and intimacy concerns. She also uses client-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective and pace, creating space for people to guide their own goals and decisions.

Choosing the most effective approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods or adjust strategies over time to find the right fit for each person's situation.

Online therapy with Connie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to engage in therapeutic work from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care when in-person visits are impractical, while maintaining regular contact and progress toward agreed goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and other mood concerns, and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, attachment-based thinking, and client-centered care to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 24 years of experience working with individuals and families, including substantial work in Native and Hispanic communities and training others in trauma response and resilience.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and Idaho with credential numbers NM LCSW C-08916 and ID LCSW LCSW-640, and she practices from New Mexico.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with this therapist?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Idaho, New Mexico

Languages

English