Karen Conner-Wilson, LCSW

Karen Conner-Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family challenges, and life transitions. She brings a history of service in social services and mental health spanning more than ten years and has worked as a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor for over seven years, collaborating with agencies across the New York City area to support individuals and families affected by anxiety, depression, and substance use.

Karen offers culturally sensitive care regardless of socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, or educational background, paying close attention to moments of transition when coping skills are tested. She works with clients facing stress, loss, academic or workplace challenges, family and marital conflict, and the self-doubt that can accompany change. Her practice emphasizes practical support for managing panic and social anxiety, addressing isolation and loneliness, and exploring life purpose. Karen aims to help clients build skills to adapt to new environments, improve communication, and heal from the impacts of guilt, shame, and broken ties, meeting each person with steady, nonjudgmental guidance.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Karen uses evidence-based techniques that focus on building practical coping skills and addressing patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety. These skills-based interventions teach concrete strategies for managing panic, reducing avoidance, and improving daily functioning, which can be especially helpful for panic disorder, social anxiety, and general stress. She also employs family and relationship-centered approaches that explore communication patterns, roles, and boundaries to support healthier interactions and conflict resolution for couples and families dealing with change or addiction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works with each person to identify goals, evaluate which techniques feel most useful, and adjust the plan over time. She partners with clients to tailor interventions to individual needs, preferences, and life circumstances so therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home or work in New York. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured, evidence-informed support while accommodating different communication styles and accessibility needs.