Carol Conrad , LCSW

Carol Conrad is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families and young people. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical social work services and has also worked in roles supporting marriage and family concerns. Her background spans private practice and a variety of settings including hospice care, corrections, family service agencies, and children’s outpatient and residential programs.

She works with adults, teens and children and addresses concerns such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Her experience includes helping clients navigate complex life transitions and family dynamics, and she tailors treatment to the needs presented in each case. Rather than relying on a single technique, she draws from multiple methods to meet clients where they are and to address the specific problems they bring into therapy.

Carol emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She aims to offer empathetic, supportive care that fosters trust and encourages personal growth. Her approach centers on collaboration with clients to help them build insight, skills and resilience as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s own goals and experience, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities. This approach can help with self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression and stress. It uses practical strategies and skill-building to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Imago Relationship Therapy works with couples to improve communication and address recurring relationship patterns by helping partners understand each other’s needs and histories. It is useful for couples facing conflict, intimacy issues or communication breakdowns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Carol uses clinical judgement and client input to tailor a treatment plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving and other commitments, and they allow clients to engage in therapy from familiar environments while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to their care.