- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Connie
Connie Grand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for parents and individuals facing relationship strain, stress, anxiety, grief, and issues around intimacy. Her approach is down-to-earth and aimed at helping people take the next step toward change.
Connie aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk about hard things. She encourages honest conversation about feelings, behavior, and the pressures of parenting and daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions are meant to be straightforward and supportive rather than overly clinical. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep the work grounded in the person’s priorities and values.
These approaches are explained in simple terms during sessions and adapted to each person’s needs. Connie has worked with people affected by trauma, abuse, addiction, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and issues related to sexual assault and HIV/AIDS. She also addresses challenges linked to autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics when relevant to an individual’s goals.
Her style is collaborative: she helps people set manageable goals, practice coping skills, and build confidence in daily life. Parents can expect practical strategies for handling parenting stress, family conflict, and communication struggles. The focus is on realistic steps that fit each person’s life.
What Connie works with
Everything Connie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Connie helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches Connie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online therapy that fit daily life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match what matters to you; it can help with anxiety, parenting stress, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift patterns that cause distress; it is useful for depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the client’s own goals guide the work and changes feel personally meaningful.Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and will tailor methods together. This collaborative process helps pick techniques that feel manageable and relevant to parenting or relationship concerns.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. Video is helpful when face-to-face interaction is preferred, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can work for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines and to continue progress when life gets busy.
Questions people ask about Connie
What concerns does Connie commonly address?
She works with issues such as family conflict, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, substance concerns, grief, and self-esteem.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that encourages honest talk and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Connie has 25 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Missouri.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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