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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Abraham
LCSW in Florida with 25 years of experience, Abraham Knowles helps people address anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns using client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. He earned master's degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of South Florida in 1995 and has practiced across school settings, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health.
He uses mostly client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He also draws on Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused techniques when they fit a person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, straightforward strategies, and practical steps people can use between meetings.
Abraham has worked in individual and group settings and has experience with case management. He has supported people dealing with stress, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. He also addresses more specific problems like panic attacks, dissociation, self-harm, and aftermaths of sexual assault and abuse.
He speaks English and accepts international clients. Outside of clinical work he enjoys reading, movies, theater, and family time. He has volunteered with a youth group for over 20 years and describes his approach as listening first, then collaborating on a realistic plan for change.
People who choose him can expect a direct, practical style that combines talking through problems with skill-building exercises. Early sessions typically clarify priorities and establish steps the person can try between appointments.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and relies on careful listening and reflection. Online sessions using this approach emphasize the client's agenda and use conversation to surface goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills. In an online setting CBT can include structured problem solving, thought records, and homework exercises to practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to assess needs, try methods that match their goals, and adjust the plan if something isn't helpful. Early sessions are used to set priorities and decide which combination of approaches to use going forward.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions around daily life and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online appointments useful for shorter check-ins, skill-focused work, or regular weekly sessions when a quieter setting and reliable connection are available.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and other mood or behavior problems listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He mostly uses client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on listening, clear goals, and practical strategies to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience across schools, community mental health, substance abuse services, and home health since earning graduate degrees in 1995.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border considerations when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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