Karen Conlon, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Coach, Author. Helping high achievers stop overperforming and start connecting deeply, authentically, and unapologetically.
Karen Conlon, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Coach, Author. Helping high achievers stop overperforming and start connecting deeply, authentically, and unapologetically.
About Karen Conlon, LCSW
Psychotherapist, Coach, Author. 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
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
What Is Emotional Wealth?
Explore how emotional self-awareness creates richer relationships and a more fulfilled life.
Is It Anxiety or Gut Health?
Understand the brain-gut link and how addressing both can reduce anxiety and improve well-being.
How Trauma Shapes Success
Discuss how unresolved trauma impacts high achievers and how to build resilience through awareness.
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.
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The Ideal Show
Ideal for mental health, personal growth, self-leadership, impact of childhood patterns on adulthood decision-making and behaviors, and effective, practical strategies for change. Perfect for podcasts looking to deliver practical, emotionally resonant conversations with practicable and applicable strategies.
Recent Podcast Appearances
Go Back to Basics - with Karen Conlon, LCSW
Private Pay Practitioners Premium Podcast •
Episode 223: Why is Slowing Down so Hard and Scary for High-Achieving Women? - with Karen Conlon, LCSW
Empowered in Health •
Emotional Healing after Divorce with Karen Conlon
Diamonds in Dumpster Fires •
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
Reviews
Karen was an amazing guest. Such thoughtful advice for listeners and she took the time to understand my audience and what they needed. I highly recommend her as a podcast guest!
Key Achievements
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
Founder, Psychotherapist & Coach
Cohesive Therapy NYC / Expressive Talks Life Coaching
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
MSW
New York University
Social Work
BA
Fordham University
Political Science
Speaker Topics
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Actionable, story-rich insights on High Achiever Coach, Mental Health Expert, Relationship Therapist. Studio-quality video & audio. Available Tuesday to Friday. Happy to share with my audience.
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