Licensed clinical social worker recordMaryland
Karen Lilley, LCSW-C, LCSW
Maryland
Licensed clinical social worker - addictions and mood issues
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- Credentials
- LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 09575
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 19149
- NPI
- 1154044576
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
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
- Substance use focus
- Mood and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
About Karen
Karen Lilley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland with 30 years of experience supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She works with individuals who feel stuck or who are used to being the one others depend on and need a direct, practical way to manage heavy feelings.
She focuses on concrete, short-term strategies alongside deeper emotional work. Sessions often include talking through immediate problems, building specific coping skills, and identifying patterns that keep problems repeating. Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address substance use concerns and mood problems in everyday life.
Her practice also addresses attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication struggles, control issues, guilt and shame, and loneliness. She pays attention to workplace stress and first responder issues when relevant. Treatment plans aim to make daily functioning easier and to reduce the intensity of distressing moments.
Karen describes a strength-based and direct style that still respects boundaries and personal history. She offers practical tools as well as time to process loss and difficult emotions. People who prefer straightforward guidance and step-by-step strategies tend to find this approach useful.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to keep sessions focused on practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Behavioral approaches for addiction highlight clear routines, coping plans, and relapse prevention skills to manage substance use triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will discuss different methods with clients and choose what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or problems change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week by cutting travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it easier to keep appointments around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities, while letting therapists focus on real-world skills that transfer to daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus includes attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strength-based and direct, using practical tools and talk-based work. She emphasizes skill building alongside emotional processing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience. That time includes work with substance use and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW-C and LCSW credentials. The LCSW-C is in Maryland and the LCSW is in Louisiana, and her profile lists Maryland as location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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