- Holistic therapy approach
- Trauma and relationship focus
- Practical skill building
About Connie
Connie Owens, LCSW, CSW, is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with relationship pain, jealousy, addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and mood concerns. Her style is both gentle and direct and she aims to meet people where they are.
Connie uses a whole-person approach that looks at the mind, body, soul, and spirit. She draws on methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment work, and client-centered listening to build a plan that fits each person. Conversations focus on practical steps as well as personal meaning.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma, substance use, grief, and relationship challenges. She has supported people through crises across the lifespan and has experience addressing issues such as compulsive behaviors, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency. Connie also integrates spiritual values when clients request that perspective.
Connie describes her approach as individualized and collaborative. She helps people identify patterns, set realistic goals, and practice skills for daily life. She also pays attention to physical health and nutrition as part of overall wellbeing.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, respect for their beliefs, and a focus on usable tools. She encourages commitment to change and partners with clients to develop workable plans for better functioning and greater emotional balance.
Connie uses a whole-person approach that looks at the mind, body, soul, and spirit. She draws on methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment work, and client-centered listening to build a plan that fits each person. Conversations focus on practical steps as well as personal meaning.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma, substance use, grief, and relationship challenges. She has supported people through crises across the lifespan and has experience addressing issues such as compulsive behaviors, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency. Connie also integrates spiritual values when clients request that perspective.
Connie describes her approach as individualized and collaborative. She helps people identify patterns, set realistic goals, and practice skills for daily life. She also pays attention to physical health and nutrition as part of overall wellbeing.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, respect for their beliefs, and a focus on usable tools. She encourages commitment to change and partners with clients to develop workable plans for better functioning and greater emotional balance.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps that match those values. It helps people move forward despite difficult thoughts or emotions by practicing small, value-driven actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, and relationship cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That means trying an approach for a while and adjusting it based on what helps most.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make regular work on issues like jealousy or coping skills easier to keep up. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand a brief session, and it can let people choose audio-only conversations when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida, Michigan, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Connie often address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, LGBT matters, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is gentle yet direct. She blends practical skill teaching with listening and tailors methods to each person's needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Connie has 25 years of clinical experience working with trauma, substance use, grief, relationship problems, and ongoing mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.