Karen Conlon, LCSW
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Psychotherapist & Coach
Empowering Authentic Connection

Karen Conlon, LCSW

Helping high achievers stop overperforming and start connecting deeply, authentically and unapologetically.

Karen Conlon, LCSW

Helping high achievers stop overperforming and start connecting deeply, authentically and unapologetically.

Self-AwarenessCommunicationPersonal Growth
Author of 2 Mental Health Books
Podcast Host & Guest Expert
10+ Years Clinical Experience
20+ Years in Leadership Training

5 Steps To Powerful Self-Awareness & More Authentic Connections

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About Karen Conlon, LCSW

Helping high achievers stop overperforming and start connecting deeply, authentically and unapologetically.

Hi! I'm Karen Conlon, a coach and psychotherapist who helps high-achievers overcome emotional insecurity and create deeply fulfilling, authentic relationships.

Why Book Karen Conlon, LCSW as Your Podcast Guest

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Clinical Meets Practical

I bring 10+ years in therapy and 20+ years in leadership to deliver grounded, actionable insights your audience can apply immediately.

Relatable, Engaging Delivery

I use humor, analogies, and real-life stories to make complex mental health topics accessible and memorable for listeners.

Diverse Expertise Areas

I cover topics like anxiety, trauma, communication, and the mind-gut connection—offering fresh angles for multiple episode formats.

Podcast-Ready Experience

As a former host, I understand pacing, storytelling, and audience needs—ensuring a smooth, high-quality conversation on your show.

Episode Angles & Topics

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What Is Emotional Wealth?

Explore how emotional self-awareness creates richer relationships and a more fulfilled life.

Self-Awareness Emotional Health Connection
Is It Anxiety or Gut Health?

Understand the brain-gut link and how addressing both can reduce anxiety and improve well-being.

Mind-Gut Science Anxiety Triggers Practical Tools
How Trauma Shapes Success

Discuss how unresolved trauma impacts high achievers and how to build resilience through awareness.

Trauma Response High Performer Stress Resilience Building
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways

Listeners will learn how to develop emotional intelligence, overcome anxiety, and create authentic connections using practical, relatable strategies grounded in clinical expertise.

Hot Topics
Overcoming emotional insecurity in high-performing environments
The mind-gut connection and its impact on mental health
Building authentic relationships through self-awareness
Why Trust Me
20+ years in leadership and training
10+ years in mental health practice
Featured in Everyday Health and Well & Good
The Ideal Show

Ideal for mental health, personal growth, leadership, and self-improvement podcasts looking to deliver practical, emotionally resonant conversations.

Recent Podcast Appearances

42. A Therapists Journey Closing Private Practice with Karen Conlon

Therapist Burnout Podcast: Mental Health, Business, and Career Tips for Therapists, Counselors, & Psychologists Oct 14, 2024

Real Talk about Gender Identity and Polyamory with Dr. Kieran Grosman

So, How's Therapy? Jul 1, 2021

Demystifying Psychiatry vs. Therapy with Dr. Claire Brandon

So, How's Therapy? Jun 17, 2021

Destigmatizing Therapy for Men with Guest Dr. Heather Stevenson

So, How's Therapy? Jun 3, 2021

Let’s Talk Brain-Gut Connection, IBS And Anxiety

So, How's Therapy? May 22, 2021

OCD: Demystified Part Two

So, How's Therapy? May 7, 2021

OCD: Demystified Part One

So, How's Therapy? May 7, 2021

How Trauma Impacts The Body and Mind

So, How's Therapy? Apr 22, 2021

Loving Kindness Meditation

So, How's Therapy? Apr 8, 2021

Can Therapy Make You Worse?

So, How's Therapy? Mar 26, 2021

What Should I Talk About In Therapy?

So, How's Therapy? Mar 11, 2021

Managing Chronic Illness – What You Don’t Know Does Hurt Me

So, How's Therapy? Feb 25, 2021

What Is Childhood Emotional Neglect And How It Impacts Your Adult Life

So, How's Therapy? Feb 18, 2021

Please, Just Get Rid Of My Anxiety (NOT!)

So, How's Therapy? Feb 11, 2021

Perfection Paralysis and the Big WHY

So, How's Therapy? Feb 4, 2021

'So... How's Therapy': A Brand New Psychotherapy Podcast

So, How's Therapy? Nov 20, 2020

Key Achievements

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Featured as a subject matter expert in Everyday Health, Well & Good, The Paper Gown, and Redfin
Author of 'Manage Your Anxiety Workbook and Journal' and 'The Teenager’s Guide to Adulting Skills and Life Hacks'
Contributing author to 'Latinx in Social Work' and 'Psychogastroenterology for Adults'
Hosted podcast series 'So, How’s Therapy?' and launching 'Emotionally Wealthy' podcast

Professional Experience

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Founder, Psychotherapist & Coach
Cohesive Therapy NYC / Expressive Talks Life Coaching
2013-Present

Provide therapy and coaching to high-achieving professionals, integrating CBT, trauma-informed care, and emotional intelligence training.

Training & Leadership Consultant
Various Organizations including Elsevier, Mount Sinai Hospital

Delivered leadership development and mindset training programs to corporate and healthcare teams.

Education

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MSW
New York University

Social Work

2015
BA
Fordham University

Political Science

1992

Speaker Topics

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What Karen Conlon, LCSW Can Speak About:
High Achiever Coach Mental Health Expert Relationship Therapist Self-Awareness Specialist Anxiety Coach CBT Practitioner

Speaking Engagements

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45-60 minutes
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45-90 minutes
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30-60 minutes
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Actionable, story-rich insights on High Achiever Coach, Mental Health Expert, Relationship Therapist. Studio-quality video & audio. Available Thursday to Saturday. Happy to share with my audience.

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