- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Grief and loss
About Connie
Connie St. James is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with three years of recent professional experience and decades of life experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career questions, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Connie also lists life purpose among her areas of focus and helps people who feel unsure what comes next.
She trained in psychology and marriage and family therapy, and completed a 3,000-hour internship that included work in psychiatric, substance use, and child-abuse settings. Connie held small private practices in West Los Angeles and Palm Desert and later paused her counseling license while working in other fields. She has returned to practice drawing on both her formal education and many years of real-world experience.
In sessions she uses a blend of person-centered, cognitive, and behavioral approaches. That means she listens to a person's story, looks at thoughts and feelings that contribute to difficulties, and works on practical changes in behavior. Conversations can include identifying upsetting thoughts, clarifying feelings, and trying new ways of responding to stressful situations.
People who come to Connie typically want concrete help with decisions, motivation, confidence, or repairing communication patterns. She asks about current goals and expectations and uses questions and gentle prompts to expand the story and create clarity. Clients decide when goals shift and when to end counseling.
Connie offers counseling from her California practice and conducts sessions in English. She notes that her life experience, training, and earlier clinical work inform how she supports people facing transitions and searching for clearer direction.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Connie uses person-centered listening alongside cognitive work and behavioral techniques. Person-centered work focuses on listening closely to someone's story and reflecting back what matters most, which helps clarify priorities and feelings. Cognitive techniques look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach ways to test and reframe those thoughts so anxiety and negative self-talk lessen. Behavioral strategies involve trying small, practical changes in everyday routines to build confidence and reduce avoidance.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Connie discusses a client's goals and preferences, then recommends techniques to try. She checks in over time and adjusts methods based on what the client finds helpful.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, and choose a quieter time for a focused check-in. If you prefer specific practical arrangements, ask about them when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, including life purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines person-centered listening with cognitive and behavioral strategies to clarify thoughts, name feelings, and try practical behavior changes.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a master's in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, completed a 3,000-hour internship, and has three years of recent clinical experience plus many years of life and work experience.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and operates from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.