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Abraham Knowles

Abraham Knowles

LCSW

Florida

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW5307
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational support
    • CBT strategies
    • Client-centered care

    About Abraham

    Abraham Knowles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience in Florida. He uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance concerns. He speaks English and welcomes international clients.

    He earned master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of South Florida in 1995. His background includes work as a school social worker and roles in community mental health, substance abuse services, and home health. Those settings shaped a practical style that centers on everyday needs.

    Sessions emphasize listening first, then building a shared plan. He draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit to help people find their own reasons for change. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm affects current functioning. He has worked with people dealing with grief, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, attention differences, and mood disorders.

    Outside of clinical work he enjoys reading, movies, and theater, and spends time with his family and church youth volunteer activities. He aims to make sessions practical and focused on steps that fit everyday life. To begin, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.

  2. How his approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for steps like reducing substance use or building healthier routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and priorities. Sessions center on listening, empathy, and following the client’s pace while exploring goals and values.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as needed.

    The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online or remote options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. It also lets people meet from different locations, which can help when relocating or managing complex schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice so the work continues between sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does he help with?

    He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and a range of mood and anxiety concerns.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His style is person-centered and practical. He listens first, then helps set small, doable steps using cognitive behavioral tools and motivational approaches.

    How much experience does he have?

    He brings 25 years of experience working across school social work, community mental health, substance abuse services, and home health in Florida.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

    Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details when scheduling.

    What session formats does he provide?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

    How does payment or cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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