(she/her)
My journey in mental health began in 2004, when I realized helping others find light through darkness was my true calling. After earning my master’s degree, I started my career at Phoenix House in Brandon, Florida, where I discovered a deep passion for supporting people as they recover and rebuild. I specialize in counseling individuals struggling with addiction, problem gambling, and co-occurring mental health challenges. My approach is person-centered, strength-based, and empathic, empowering clients to uncover their own capabilities and create healthy, fulfilling lives. I believe that with the right support and tools, anyone can move beyond survival and into meaningful, lasting change.
In our first session, you can expect a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where I’ll take the time to truly listen and understand what you’re going through. We’ll explore what brings you to therapy, discuss your goals, and begin building a plan that supports your growth and recovery.
My greatest strength is my ability to connect with others on a genuine, human level. I believe that real change begins with trust and connection. Through that relationship, I help clients identify the roots of their struggles, gain clarity, and create actionable steps toward healing. My approach blends empathy with accountability, helping you discover your inner strength and move toward lasting wellness.
I work best with individuals who recognize the need for change and are ready to take the next step toward it. I specialize in addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping skills development. Whether you’re in early recovery or seeking to strengthen your progress, my goal is to help you overcome challenges, rediscover hope, and thrive.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $75 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
NC State Health Plan
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am a person-centered therapist who helps clients identify their troubles, their thoughts about the issues, and teach them how to restructure negative thinking to facilitate growth and change.
Supportive
In treating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and addictions, I approach each client with compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. My goal is to help individuals identify and challenge maladaptive thought patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and reengage with meaningful activities that restore hope and purpose.
14 ratings with written reviews
May 29, 2026
It means she'll be honest with me. No "make-believe" -and I've experienced enough to know there is no make-believe. Its like if I had cancer, if the dr said it could be something less serious and treated me for that just to keep me from worrying, the cancer would kill me. But if he was honest and treated me for the cancer, I would have a better chance of surviving. Connie is like the doctor who's honest, tells me its cancer, then works at finding the right treatment for it...
April 6, 2026
Connie was so warm to me, it felt like we could sit down for a cup of coffee and talk. I was very comfortable with her. For the first time in a year, I didn't try to apologize.
March 15, 2026
This session made me feel so connected to my new therapist made me feel like I can share things with and really understand