Hi, my name is Adene Karhan, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in PA and NY. I began my work as a therapist at a private Christian group practice in Delmar, NY, in 2013, and became licensed as a clinical social worker in 2018. I moved to York, PA, in 2022 and became licensed as a clinical social worker in PA in January 2025. I am excited to launch my own part-time private practice counseling within my community. 

As a counselor, I bring a long history of working with couples and families in a variety of settings spanning a wide range of specialties, including foster care and adoption, elder care, developmental disability, special education, employment and disability, and domestic violence. I have worked with individuals of all ages and families of all life stages.

For the past 20 years, I have worked in the field of disability and employment, and in this line of work, I regularly provide training, consulting, and other forms of technical assistance to a variety of large- and small-scale organizations. Settings have included foster care/adoption agencies, schools, parenting groups and non-profit organizations. Topics have included building understanding of symptoms of specific mental health diagnosis (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), supporting children & teens in school with mental health conditions or trauma history, executive functioning and emotional regulation, grief, etc.). I have extensive experience in formal public speaking for large groups as well as facilitating smaller and less group discussions (staff meetings, parenting groups, etc.).

This blend of therapeutic work with individuals and families and larger systems work with organizations energizes me and provides a variety of lenses through which to explore situations and support growth and change. As a therapist, I often collaborate with parents, schools, and others to establish the best plan to support individuals and families. The unique blend of experience in disability and mental health can be particularly helpful.

On a personal note, I have been a Christian since early elementary school when my grandmother started taking me to Sunday school. I attended Messiah University, where I received my BA in Family Studies. I currently attend Connections Church in York. I am married to my high school sweetheart, with whom I recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. We have a young adult daughter and son, and a hound/terrier mix. In my free time, I enjoy gardening and crafting, and I have an Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchStashDesigns.

My friends all know that I love to hear people’s stories and how God is at work in their lives. No matter what you are experiencing or where you are right now, I would love to meet you, sit down with a cup of coffee or tea, and hear your story. Please reach out if this or anything on this website resonates with you.