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Troy Conner

Troy Conner, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety

  • addictions
  • trauma and abuse
  • self esteem

About Troy

Troy Conner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, and depression. Troy also lists related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress among his focus areas.

Troy talks directly about past experiences that keep people stuck. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognize patterns, build coping skills, and make practical changes. Sessions typically involve straightforward conversation and steps that can be practiced between meetings.

He acknowledges faith as part of some clients' lives and encourages consideration of prayer where it fits a person’s values. Troy aims to help people sort through big decisions around recovery, relationships, and mental health without letting cost be a barrier.

In session he attends to the immediate problem and to how that problem developed over time. He will work with clients to identify triggers, test different ways of responding, and strengthen everyday coping. The approach is practical and focused on what a person can do next.

Troy sees the work as collaborative. He helps people weigh options, set goals, and track progress in clear steps. People who want to start are guided to a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process to begin.

Online approaches and practical therapy

Troy works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. One common approach involves looking at thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, guilt, or shame and testing new responses through small, concrete tasks. This helps people see which responses reduce distress and which maintain it.

Another useful method is trauma‑informed work that gently examines difficult memories and their effects on current life. In practice this means slowing down, naming reactions, and trying manageable ways to shift them over time. These approaches are commonly used for depression, addiction concerns, and relationship difficulties linked to attachment or abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean adjusting pace, focusing on skill practice, or integrating faith when it matters to the client.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use different methods to help people apply what they learn in real life, and the therapist will help plan sessions that fit practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to guilt and shame?

He lists trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, and self‑esteem as core concerns and also notes related issues like attachment and abandonment.

How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?

He uses evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping skills, and practice different ways of responding to painful memories or beliefs.

What is his background and experience?

He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on issues including trauma, addictions, and mood concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) registered in Texas and practices with a focus on people in that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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