- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Andria
Andria Connell is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping parents and individuals manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. She aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people juggling busy lives. Her work tends to center on real-life coping skills and clearer ways of thinking about difficult moments.
She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crises and holds a New York LMHC license.
Background and approach
Over six years she has supported people coping with trauma, panic, depression, addiction, and relationship strain. She also has more than three years of experience working with first responders while in the field. In sessions she uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
She blends that with client-centered care so the conversation reflects each person’s needs and goals. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques appear when clients want concrete steps and short-term goals. Parents who are worried about emotional regulation, blended family struggles, or communication issues will find straightforward strategies to try between sessions.
She also helps with workplace stress, self-esteem concerns, and navigating forgiveness, guilt, or shame. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online. Therapy with her typically includes practical exercises, guided reflection, and planning for small behavioral changes.
The emphasis is on what can be tried now to ease pressure and improve daily functioning rather than on jargon or abstract theory.
What Andria works with
Everything Andria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Andria lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How practical approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the conversation follows the client’s priorities. It is useful when a parent wants a space to talk without being judged and to explore what matters most to them.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers simple exercises to change patterns. CBT can help with panic attacks, anxiety, low mood, and the daily habits that make parenting harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is made or as new challenges appear.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins, brief coping plans, and follow-up between longer appointments.
Questions people ask about Andria
What kinds of problems does Andria help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationships, parenting, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to match practical goals and personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience and more than three years working with first responders while in the field.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a New York LMHC and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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