Carol Conrad, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for grief and relationships
- 25 years experience
- Grief and relationship care
- Individual and family therapy
About Carol Conrad
Carol Conrad is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, teens, and children across a range of clinical settings. Her background includes work in hospice care, corrections, family service agencies, and children’s outpatient and residential programs, giving her a broad perspective on life transitions, complex grief, and relational dynamics.
She specializes in grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and other issues such as parenting, caregiver stress, intimacy-related challenges, and career-related difficulties. Carol also works with people facing chronic illness, adoption and foster care challenges, blended family concerns, and codependency, among other focus areas.
Carol’s approach is collaborative and flexible - she meets clients where they are and adapts therapeutic methods to the presenting problem. Emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change, she brings empathy and support to help clients build coping skills, process emotions, and work toward personal growth. Her practice combines practical strategies with a respectful, strengths-based stance aimed at helping people become the best version of themselves.
She specializes in grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and other issues such as parenting, caregiver stress, intimacy-related challenges, and career-related difficulties. Carol also works with people facing chronic illness, adoption and foster care challenges, blended family concerns, and codependency, among other focus areas.
Carol’s approach is collaborative and flexible - she meets clients where they are and adapts therapeutic methods to the presenting problem. Emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change, she brings empathy and support to help clients build coping skills, process emotions, and work toward personal growth. Her practice combines practical strategies with a respectful, strengths-based stance aimed at helping people become the best version of themselves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carol Conrad have?
Carol Conrad has 25 years of experience in clinical practice across private practice and multiple community settings.
Is Carol Conrad a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC00765500.
In which languages does Carol Conrad provide therapy?
Carol provides therapy in English.
Where is Carol Conrad located?
Carol Conrad is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Carol Conrad as my therapist?
You can work with Carol through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carol Conrad work with international clients?
Carol Conrad does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carol Conrad cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and benefits of online therapy with Carol Conrad
Carol often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Imago relationship work into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the process; it helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen personal resources. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Imago relationship therapy centers on improving communication and connection between partners by exploring childhood influences and fostering empathic dialogue, which can help with intimacy and long-standing relational conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Carol collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match. This collaborative process helps clients feel engaged and invested in their own progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across life changes, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained to support emotional and relational growth.