Connie Iezzi is a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker located in Rochester, MN. Connie specializes in helping clients free themselves from negative thought patterns, behavioral cycles, and relationship conflicts. Many of her clients suffer from anxiety or depression as a result of low self-esteem, difficulty breaking unhealthy habits, life experiences from the past, or fear of uncertainty. Connie teaches clients the skills they need to break these routines and instill healthier coping strategies across all parts of their lives.
Connie’s approach to therapy is individualized and tailored to meet the needs of her clients. Blending cognitive interventions, neurobiological understanding and mind/body techniques, her open, accepting style, is infused with light-heartedness. Sessions are a safe space where clients are free to tell their story and dissolve the stigma of anxiety and depression.
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (ACT, CBT)
Connie draws a link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with clients. Often our thought patterns contribute to our suffering and by challenging our negative thoughts, we can look at life differently and feel better.
Neurobiology
Connie introduces education about the brain and its response to worry or anxiety to round out a client’s understanding of what’s going on in their mind and why it’s so hard to change. Our brains are wired for safety and meaning-making. Knowledge of how the brain works reveals a path to change it.
Mindfulness and Holistic Interventions
Connie incorporates mindful practices and wellness interventions that will help you change your brain and calm your body. The mind-body connection plays a powerful role in our overall wellbeing.
Connie earned her Masters degree in Social Work from New York University and has advanced training in mindfulness and wellness. She is passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles and building up their coping strategies toolbox, to feel prepared to handle everyday stressors.
