- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Cornelia
Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico and Idaho with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues like eating, sleeping, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses guilt and shame alongside other concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, and caregiver stress.
Connie emphasizes practical problem-solving. She helps people identify solutions that fit their lives. Sessions focus on clear steps and talking through what feels stuck rather than on jargon. She uses methods drawn from attachment work, client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral ideas, EMDR, and motivational techniques.
Her background includes long-term work in Native and Hispanic communities, and she is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member. That experience informs how she listens to cultural and community context when people bring trauma, loss, or family conflict.
In session she aims for straightforward collaboration. People explore coping strategies, behavioral shifts, and relationship patterns. She also offers trainings that teach community members and groups ways to address trauma and strengthen resilience.
Connie describes her role as guiding people to solutions that make sense for them. She encourages small, practical changes and supports clients as they try new approaches. The focus is on what helps day to day and on managing guilt, shame, and other painful emotions alongside broader life goals.
Approaches used in online sessions
Connie draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people notice repeating interactions and build different ways of relating that reduce shame and isolation. She also uses client-centered methods that focus conversations on the person's priorities, listening closely and following what matters most in the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her practice as well, offering concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety or guilt.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Connie will work with each person to try methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She often blends approaches so sessions address feelings, behavior, and practical steps together rather than relying on a single technique.
The source biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by saving commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday break. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while testing new ways of coping for shame, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Idaho, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar mood issues, and guilt and shame among other topics.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical, collaborative sessions that combine attachment-informed listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational techniques to address shame and guilt step by step.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals and communities, including work addressing trauma, grief, and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New Mexico and Idaho and is based in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.