Therapist profile
Abraham Knowles, LCSW
LCSW in Florida - Stress and family concerns
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- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Motivational interviewing
About Abraham
Abraham Knowles is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 25 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions and related concerns among his areas of practice. He offers services in English and accepts international clients.
He trained in social work and public health at the University of South Florida and has worked in schools, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health. That range gives him experience with many everyday problems parents and adults face, including mood and anxiety issues, grief, and struggles after trauma.
In sessions he draws mainly on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral approaches. He also uses motivational interviewing and trauma-focused work when it fits a person's concerns. He aims to listen, help people set practical goals, and try out steps that can reduce symptoms or improve relationships.
His background includes individual and group work and roles involving case management. He has long experience working with people managing depression, panic, post-traumatic stress, addiction, and the stresses of life change. He has also supported people with abandonment, dissociation, isolation, and communication problems.
Outside clinical work he spends time with his wife, children, and grandson, and has volunteered with a church youth group for over 20 years. He invites adults who are dealing with family or parenting stress to consider a brief questionnaire and an initial session to talk about goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How Abraham applies therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Abraham commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what an individual says so they can clarify values and goals. This approach is helpful for people who need a careful, paced conversation about parenting stress, relationship strains, or feelings of emptiness.He also relies on cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on approach that helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, test them, and try small changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, sleep problems, and anger. Motivational interviewing appears in his work when someone needs help resolving mixed feelings about change, such as in substance use or adopting a new routine.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help the person identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what works. That collaborative process shapes what techniques are used over time.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help with noisy days or brief work breaks. Licensed professionals generally adapt their methods to suit the session length and setting so therapy can fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems among his focus areas.
What is his style in therapy?
He uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set practical steps and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in schools, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and works with people based in that state as described in his profile.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to get started.
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