Hi, I'm Connie

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence-related stressors, emotional regulation troubles, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, and major life transitions or identity shifts. I also help couples who feel stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or misunderstanding.

I bring a culturally responsive perspective to therapy and enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, first- and second-generation immigrants, and individuals and partners exploring identity, belonging, and relationships across cultures. My approach is warm, collaborative, direct, and skills-focused, with practical tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, boundaries, communication, and coping.

My goal isn't to change who you are or tell you how you “should” feel. It's to help you better understand yourself, build on the strengths you already have, and develop tools that make life and relationships feel more manageable, connected, and intentional.

For my fellow Potterheads, I think my style and approach gives off Hufflepuff vibes. (I'm here for the fandom—not the author or views that invalidate the human rights of members of our community.) If you don't possess any nostalgic ties to a particular fandom, I aim to cultivate the warmth and comfort of catching up with your weird friend over coffee—or whatever my caffeinated beverage of the day is.

I believe therapy can be meaningful without always having to feel heavy. I'm a big believer in humor when the moment calls for it, celebrating small wins, and being honest that change is rarely perfectly linear. Sometimes things can suck in the short term and still be helpful in the long term—coincidentally, this is also my attitude toward exercising or taking a “stupid nature walk for my stupid mental health.”

Transparency is important in my work. I'll tell you why I'm suggesting an intervention, invite your feedback when something isn't landing, and acknowledge when I don't know something. Most importantly, I don't see you as a problem to be fixed. There is room in therapy for difficult work, new skills, curiosity, and laughing at the absurdity of being a human being who is just trying to figure things out.

Education

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mercer University, 2024

Licensure

Associate Professional Counselor (APC)
State of Georgia | APC010777
Under the supervision of Dr. Tara Overzat, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS | LPC008372

Clinical Experience & Approach

My clinical experience includes helping people strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, coping, communication, and relationship skills in individual and group settings, including work within a higher level of care. My work draws from DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, CBT, and culturally responsive and identity-affirming care.

Accessible options are available.

Connie offers private-pay therapy, with a limited number of sliding-scale options available for clients who need a lower fee. Contact us to talk through current availability and find an option that may fit.

$135 per session

Connie is a private-pay clinician and does not bill insurance.

Reduced-fee sessions are available from $70–$135 based on financial need and availability. A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available.