Connie Kretchmar , LPC, LCMHC

Connie Kretchmar is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to identity and grief. She brings 18 years of counseling experience and a practical approach to sessions. Connie works with adults on life changes, career struggles, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with family conflict, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and eating or body image concerns.

Connie uses straightforward methods in therapy. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice their values and take small steps toward them. Session work is collaborative and focused on clear goals that matter to the client.

Her style is warm and person-centered. Connie aims to build a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and to meet each person where they are. She often combines solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to boost practical problem solving and motivation.

Connie holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from East Tennessee State University and is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina and an LPC in Tennessee. Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as bipolar symptoms, attachment and family of origin issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and caregiver burden.

Clients can expect clear, short-term tools alongside deeper work on values and relationships. Connie helps people identify what matters, learn coping skills, and build momentum toward a more meaningful daily life.

How Connie’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people get clear about their values and take small steps toward them. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching practical ways to act despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful thinking and change behavior, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and stress-related issues.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on a trusting relationship where the therapist listens carefully and reflects what matters to the client. This approach supports people working through grief, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Connie will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit those needs. Together you can try methods and adjust the plan as you learn what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets you have a face-to-face feel. Phone works well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel.