Kelly McConnell, PhD
Psychologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Psycho-Oncology
- Psychological Counseling for Older Adults with Cancer and their Caregivers
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
About Me
- Director, Psycho-Oncology of Cancer and Aging Program
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping older adults with cancer and their loved ones. I have been working with people with cancer and their families, as well as older adults with illness, for over 10 years.
As Director of the Psycho-Oncology of Aging and Cancer Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I use a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral and problem-solving therapies.
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My research examines distress:
- In people with cancer and their caregivers
- Related to care at the end of life
In addition, I develop and evaluate methods to reduce distress while improving care and quality of life. As part of this work, I study ways to bring these approaches into different medical settings.
I am currently testing a way to help older adults with cancer and their caregivers who are dealing with anxiety. I am also working on resources for:
- Managing distress
- Advance care planning
- Communication to help people with cancer and their families understand the illness and receive the care they prefer
I am a member of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, American Psychological Association, and Gerontological Society of America.
A psychologist has special training in therapy to help people with mental and behavioral health issues.
My Specialties
- Psycho-Oncology
- Psychological Counseling for Older Adults with Cancer and their Caregivers
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Education
- PhD, Bowling Green State University
Residencies
- Geriatric Psychology - Wayne State University
Awards and Honors
- New Investigator Award, American Psychosocial Oncology Society (2018)
- New Investigator Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine, Spirituality and Health Special Interest Group (2016)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award (2012)
Fellowships
- Geriatric Psychology - VA Boston Healthcare System
- Psychosocial Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
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Contact and Location
Dr. McConnell sees patients at one location.
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Colleagues
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. McConnell
- A Study Comparing Music Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Cancer Survivors
Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.
Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. McConnell’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Kelly McConnell discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Mount Sinai Health System
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Oncology Analytics, Inc.
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