Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Martha McConnell, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - addiction and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 080733
- NPI
- 1609939842
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Martha supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Substance use focus
- Trauma and grief
- Mood and anxiety
About Martha
Martha McConnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in New York with 40 years of experience. She started her career in substance abuse treatment and has since worked in prevention, mental health treatment, developmental services, and employee assistance programs. Martha helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
Her early work focused on substance use and prevention programs. That background influenced how she approaches addiction and related concerns. She has also provided counseling in workplace settings through employee assistance services, helping people manage job-related stress and life transitions.
Martha has spent years supporting people after traumatic events and during recovery from domestic violence. She also has experience with mood disorders and with questions around gender dysphoria. Her practice includes attention to caregiver strain, codependency, and family problems when these affect an individual’s wellbeing.
In sessions she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, and compulsive behaviors. She works directly on coping skills for grief and loss, and on practical steps for relapse prevention in substance use concerns. She helps people name what feels unmanageable and make small changes that fit daily life.
People who choose her often want straightforward, experience-based guidance. Martha aims to help clients use their own strengths to move toward the goals they set. She offers services in English and accepts international clients, with practice based in New York.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many therapists who work with trauma and addiction rely on structured, evidence-based approaches. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing techniques, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These methods help reduce immediate symptoms and build confidence in daily life. Another commonly used approach targets addictive behaviors through relapse prevention and practical planning. This involves identifying triggers, building replacement behaviors, and creating short-term, realistic plans to manage cravings and setbacks. It is goal-oriented and focused on steps people can use between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling a shorter check-in during a workday break or avoiding travel time for appointments. Talk with the therapist about which arrangements best match your schedule and the kind of support you need.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, and panic attacks.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skill-building. Sessions focus on managing symptoms and developing everyday coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience, beginning in substance abuse treatment and expanding into mental health, prevention, and developmental services.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices with a New York professional affiliation.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirming logistics is recommended before booking.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers