Therapist profile
Connie Harrington, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Practical coping skills
About Connie
Connie Harrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger, depression, family issues and parenting. She also works with people facing career pressures, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Connie uses practical conversation and goal-focused techniques to help people sort through problems at home and work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method to address communication problems and emotional reactivity. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at building skills for coping and decision-making.
Her work often involves helping people dealing with caregiving strain, blended family challenges, and the emotional demands of aging. She also supports those facing separation or divorce, issues of codependency, and feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation. Connie pays attention to how family dynamics affect daily life and choices.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals, practical strategies, and exploring values that matter to each person. She helps people recognize patterns, try different behaviors, and measure small changes over time. Conversations cover both emotional processing and concrete steps to improve communication and reduce conflict.
People who turn to Connie are usually looking for steady guidance through change. She helps them build coping tools, clarify priorities, and plan next steps for work and family life. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Connie’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase purpose. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems and testing new ways of acting; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. The Gottman Method centers on communication and conflict habits in relationships and can help people improve day-to-day interactions and repair trust.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Connie will talk with each person about their goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. She blends elements from different approaches to meet the specific situation rather than sticking to a single model.
The original biography does not specify the exact online session formats offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people choose quieter times of day, avoid video if that feels difficult, and practice new communication skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets to work in remote sessions to support progress.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with related to family and parenting?
She works with issues like blended family stress, parenting strain, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses goal-focused, conversational methods drawn from ACT, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method to address emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Connie has 22 years of experience as a clinician working with individuals on relationship, mood, and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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