Connie Kretchmar is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns.
01About Connie
Connie Kretchmar is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She draws on 18 years of counseling experience to help people clarify goals and take practical steps forward. Her approach is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people feel less stuck and regain momentum in daily life.
Connie earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and a Master of Arts in Counseling from East Tennessee State University.
Background and approach
She holds LPC in Tennessee and LCMHC in North Carolina. Her background includes long-term work with adults of many backgrounds and life stages. In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness practices.
She also works in a client-centered way, listening closely and adapting to what each person needs. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tactics can appear when people want clear, goal-oriented work. Connie focuses on practical skills such as coping strategies, communication tools, and ways to rebuild self-esteem.
She helps people handle life changes, career stress, caregiving strain, and concerns linked to intimacy and family patterns. She also supports those facing identity and LGBT-related stressors. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental.
Connie aims to meet people where they are and build a working relationship that encourages small, steady steps. The work is collaborative, with an emphasis on real-world changes and manageable goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 2440 · expires July 2026
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 9902 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1295170033 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Connie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Connie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Connie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from old patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful life changes.
She uses these approaches alongside client-centered listening to tailor sessions to each person's goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on what the client wants and what helps most.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging lets people fit counseling into busy lives. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual connection, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports shorter updates or reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and try different ways of working until the best match is found.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and issues like self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical coping skills, clear goals, and steady progress during sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 18 years of counseling experience and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from East Tennessee State University.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LPC in Tennessee and LCMHC in North Carolina and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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