Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra

Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She practices in New Mexico and welcomes people who are looking for steady, practical help with everyday problems. Connie focuses on clear steps you can take to feel better and handle hard moments. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, eating and body image issues, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing major life changes, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus areas include attachment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, and codependency. Connie uses approachable methods such as client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and attachment-based work. She also has experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she uses when trauma processing is helpful. In sessions she aims to be collaborative, practical, and respectful of each person’s cultural background. She has worked extensively in Native and Hispanic communities and is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member. That background informs how she talks about resilience and community strengths when addressing trauma and loss. She also offers trainings that help groups and organizations build practical skills for coping with difficult events. Connie asks questions, listens carefully, and helps people find small, manageable changes that add up. Her goal is to help people feel supported while they try different ways to improve daily life and relationships.

How Connie’s approaches translate to online work

Connie uses client-centered therapy to start, which means she listens closely and follows each person’s pace. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and tackle eating or sleep problems. When trauma is a central concern, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Connie treats therapy as a collaboration and will help you choose strategies that match your goals, values, and daily life. She checks in and adjusts methods as needed so the plan fits you rather than forcing a single model. Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It can allow for shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and give more flexibility around work or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about the current session options when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.