Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra, LCSW
Idaho · 24 years in practice
Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Idaho
- LCSW-640 · expires March 2026
- LCSW, New Mexico
- C-08916 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1730278672 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Cornelia
Cornelia (Connie) O'Marra is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She offers support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues with self-esteem and coping with life changes. Connie takes a straightforward, calm approach.
She listens first and helps people set small, clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit each person's life. She aims to make the process comfortable and understandable.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in Native and Hispanic communities, and she is an enrolled Potawatomi tribal member. That experience informs how she honors culture and resilience in sessions. She also has extensive work with people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse.
Connie uses several therapeutic methods to match a person's needs. These include client-centered work that follows the person's lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thought and behavior, solution-focused strategies for immediate goals, attachment-based ideas about close relationships, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, for trauma processing.
Outside direct counseling she has provided training to communities on trauma and resilience. Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She helps people find practical ways to improve daily life and relationships.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cornelia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Cornelia names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches for trauma, relationships, and coping online
Attachment-based work focuses on how close relationships affect thoughts and feelings. It helps people understand patterns in bonds and build healthier ways of relating. Client-centered therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities; the therapist follows the lead of the individual and offers support without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying a short series of sessions with one method, then adjusting based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging can be used for quick check-ins, brief homework, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist support?
She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, helps set small goals, and focuses on practical steps that fit a person's life.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with Native and Hispanic communities. She also provides training on trauma and resilience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licenses in New Mexico and Idaho and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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