Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Karen Conner-Wilson, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 092304
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW023024
- NPI
- 1447728647
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Karen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Caregiver issues
About Karen
Karen Conner-Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and New York with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on everyday pressures like stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and adapting to life changes. Karen speaks English and works from New York.
She began in social services and mental health over a decade ago and moved into clinical practice more recently. That background means she has worked alongside agencies and community programs in the New York City area, often on cases involving anxiety, depression, and substance use. Her practical experience influences how she approaches conversations in sessions.
Karen uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people manage panic attacks, social anxiety, and ongoing worry. She pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of guilt and shame. In sessions she helps people sort immediate problems and build coping skills for daily life.
Her style is collaborative and focused on concrete steps. Sessions often center on what is happening now, what patterns are getting in the way, and small changes that can reduce stress. She works with clients from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Practical matters such as family strain, trouble at work or school, and questions about life purpose are common topics. People also come for help with forgiveness, isolation, and rebuilding after losses. To start, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Karen notes that session fees vary by location and that the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Approaches Karen Uses and how online work fits
Karen works with evidence-based techniques to address anxiety and stress. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different, more helpful ways of thinking. These techniques can reduce worry and support better day-to-day decision making.Behavioral strategies are also part of her work, focusing on gradual changes in what a person does. That can include steps for managing panic attacks, building social confidence, or changing routines that feed addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karen will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and daily life. She adjusts tactics over time based on what is or isn't helping.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Ask about the session types offered when you complete the short matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school by removing travel time and allowing appointments during shorter breaks or evenings. Phone sessions may be useful when video bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Overall, online work aims to make therapy more practical for everyday life without promising any particular outcome.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and aims for collaborative sessions that focus on concrete steps. Conversations tend to prioritize immediate problems and developing coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and over ten years working in social services and mental health settings prior to that.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licenses in Pennsylvania and New York and is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking through the online matching process.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Session cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers