ADHD Therapist Directory

About Connie

Connie Zmijewski is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and stress. She frames sessions around what matters to each person and looks for practical steps to make day-to-day life easier. Connie speaks plainly and focuses on small changes that add up over time.

Connie brings two decades of counseling experience to her practice in North Carolina. She encourages clients to name their goals and to try simple skills between sessions.

Book with Connie Now

Background and approach

Conversations tend to be direct and respectful, with attention to what is working as well as what feels stuck. Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and to build alternatives that fit their values.

The tone is practical rather than abstract, with exercises that can be used at home. Connie also pays attention to life events such as loss, caregiving strain, transitions, and chronic health burdens. She often helps people untangle communication difficulties and manage strong emotions like anger or low self-esteem.

The aim is to increase coping skills and to restore a sense of control in everyday routines. People who choose Connie will find a steady, experienced counselor who emphasizes collaboration. She supports clients in discovering strengths already present and in taking concrete steps toward clearer priorities and better daily functioning.

Approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values. It can ease stuckness and reduce avoidance by teaching practical ways to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on deep listening and empathy so people feel heard and can explore their own solutions; it helps when someone needs space to process emotions and regain footing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they will choose or combine methods and adjust them over time to fit changing needs and priorities.

Online therapy with Connie is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth sessions and visual cues, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
Book with Connie Now

Questions people ask

What concerns does Connie commonly address?
She works with people on relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, trauma, and related issues such as anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Connie offers straightforward, practical sessions that focus on small steps and skills. She emphasizes listening, collaboration, and finding approaches that fit a person’s life.
What is her professional background?
Connie has 20 years of counseling experience and formerly worked in nursing. She draws on that clinical experience to support people through life changes and health-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In which formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What does the first step look like?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
20 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.