CONNIE EGGEMAN, CT

Connie Eggeman (pronouns she/her) is a counselor trainee who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She is studying to become a licensed clinical mental health counselor. Her specialty interests include career development, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, co-dependency, body image, and self-harm. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based and individually tailored to each client.

Connie completed her advanced education with a dual bachelor’s in accounting and business management from Walsh University. She received her master’s in business administration from Ashland University and found that she desired a career with more meaning and fulfillment. She is currently in the clinical mental health counseling master’s program at Walsh University. Connie has been certified in psychological first aid (PFA).

Before joining Wellness Grove, Connie worked as an accountant for over 25 years. She has experience dealing with major projects that require attention to detail while staying on task and meeting daily goals.

Her favorite parts about being an accountant were the opportunities she had to work one-on-one with department heads and supervisors to guide them on building budgets and help maintain them. Connie also liked the challenge of helping others with any problems that needed research or creative ways of looking at the problem at hand. She also has experience working with children with special needs in a school setting, running a daycare, and personally caring for children. Her life experiences have helped her develop strong values like empathy, respect, understanding, unwavering support, a willingness to have an open mind, and the desire to continue to learn and grow.

Connie’s approach to counseling is interactive using humanistic/person-centered therapy, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. Her goal is to provide a safe, confidential environment that involves working collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. Connie is passionate about developing a trusting partnership with clients, promoting personal growth, facilitating behavior changes, executing healthy and effective decision-making, developing coping mechanisms, and celebrating successes.

Her strengths include: empathy, keen listener, compassion, understanding, non-judgmental, problem-solver, very patient, and genuine.