Abraham Knowles

Abraham Knowles is an LCSW with 25 years of practice in Florida. He uses a client-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral ideas to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what a person needs right now.

He earned master’s degrees in social work and public health from the University of South Florida in 1995. His background includes roles as a school social worker and work in community mental health, substance abuse, and home health. That variety shaped a flexible, practical way of working with clients.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can use between meetings. He often combines client-centered conversation with CBT techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.

He has supported people with parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as isolation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and ADHD-related challenges. His experience includes individual, group, and family counseling, plus case management.

Outside of clinical work he enjoys reading, movies, theater, and time with his family. He has volunteered with his church youth group for over 20 years. He invites people who are ready to make changes to start a conversation and map out manageable next steps.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Abraham commonly blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding each person's experience, and shaping sessions around their priorities. It helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about goals, current struggles, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Because session formats are not specified in the source biography, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continued work during life changes by maintaining regular appointments and applying techniques between meetings.