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Constance Averill, LMSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

ABOUT ME

If you are exploring Betterhelp, it is likely that you are wanting to make some changes in your life. Finding the right therapist to help you achieve your goals is important. I want to provide you with information about me that will help you decide if my experience and style is right for you.

I hold a Ph.D., in clinical social work and am dually licensed as both a clinical and macro social worker. I utilize a Strength Perspective (the things you are already good at) and multiple other theoretical perspectives to assist you in achieving your goals.

Healing is a process and requires commitment, compassion, and non-judgment. I am passionate about meeting individuals and couples where they are (which means simply working on the goals you choose) and advocating for my clients. My specialty is working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and trauma (physical, sexual, emotional and medical).

Someone once asked me "How can you work with people in such pain and listen to all the horrible things people have endured". I responded by saying, "Oh, it's not like that! When I meet someone who is seeking counseling, I am meeting someone who has already decided they want a change in their life. I am meeting someone who is stronger than they realize and someone who is willing to share with me their journey of healing and growing. I love watching someone learn about their strengths and seeing them create a life they love and deserve". It's an honor.

SPECIALITIES
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma (physical, sexual, emotional, medical)
Domestic Violence
Grief and Loss
Couple Counseling

CLINICAL APPROACHES
Person Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Rational Emotive Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Strengths Perspective

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Over 30

Professional experience

34yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MI LMSW 6801082009

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Constance Averill. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She is experience and brings a calm open environment making it easier to open up to discuss those hard things we keep deep down.

Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Constance for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management

Constance Averill supported me through a difficult period in my life. She helped me see things in perspective and gave me strategies to cope and deal with struggles. She was always compassionate and caring. I would highly recommend her!

Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Constance for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Very helpful. Good listener.

Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Constance for 11 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes

Constance is AMAZING. She has helped me so much! I am so thankful for her.

Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Constance for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Constance has been instrumental to me in navigating difficult life situations. She is an excellent listener, kind and personable. She also can direct the conversation in the manner that can benefit the therapy process in an efficient manner. With myself, Constance developed a trusting relationship quickly with myself and help developed my coping skills and instill confidence.

Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Constance for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Constance is awesome. She has been extremely helpful in my journey of navigating difficult relationships. She listens and provides insightful feedback. I also appreciate having tasks to get done before our next session. It makes me feel like I am not only getting the benefit from the sessions, but also working on applying the techniques we discuss.

Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Constance for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues