Connie Hobbs, LMHC

Connie Hobbs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, and changes in life. She brings 12 years of counseling experience and a practical, compassionate approach to sessions. Connie aims to create a warm and respectful space where people can talk through problems and make concrete changes.

She holds two master’s degrees from Stetson University, one in Counselor Education and one in Mental Health. Connie uses what she learned in school alongside real-world experience to shape her work. She avoids stigmatizing labels and keeps conversations focused on the person in front of her.

Connie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small, achievable steps. She adapts the plan to each person rather than using one single method for everyone.

She has supported people dealing with depression, parenting stress, ADHD, adoption and foster care issues, substance use concerns, eating struggles, anger, and compassion fatigue. Connie believes the therapeutic relationship matters and aims to tailor dialogue and plans to each person’s needs.

People who choose Connie can expect a straightforward, empathetic style. She focuses on practical strategies and steady progress. Her goal is to help people build skills that fit into daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Connie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises, which can help with anxiety, depression, and repetitive stress patterns. Motivational interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify their own goals and strengthen motivation to change, often used for substance use and lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Connie works collaboratively to find what fits. She will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then tailor methods to those needs rather than insisting on a single path.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it simpler to fit regular sessions into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.