- CBT and relational ideas
- Client-led sessions
- Works with parents
About Abigail
Abigail Houseknecht is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of professional experience. She helps people with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
She uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. Abigail draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses relational therapy ideas to look at how relationships affect feelings and behavior.
Sessions tend to be client-led. Abigail works with each person to set priorities and decide what to focus on next. That might mean practicing new ways of speaking up, learning short coping skills for intense moments, or trying exercises between sessions.
Her background includes work with children, teens, and families in Massachusetts settings, followed by continued practice in Connecticut. That range of settings informs how she sees stress, parenting challenges, and young adult issues.
People can expect straightforward conversation, practical steps to try between meetings, and regular check-ins about progress. If someone is unsure what to focus on, Abigail will help identify a clear first step. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Abigail commonly draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and relational therapy concepts. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on spotting thoughts and behaviors that increase worry and testing small changes to see if they help. Relational therapy looks at patterns in communication and connection, and helps people try new ways of relating that reduce tension and isolation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Abigail will collaborate with the person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting techniques over time so they match how the person wants to make progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make practicing communication skills between meetings more convenient, and the therapist will discuss how to shape sessions so they match everyday needs and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are client-led and practical, focusing on priorities the person names and on short skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings with children, teens, and families and in Connecticut practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work together?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.