- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Abraham
Abraham Knowles is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns among his focus areas. He works with people seeking clearer thinking, steadier mood, and improved relationships.
He earned master’s degrees in social work and public health from the University of South Florida in 1995 and has worked across school settings, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health. His background includes individual and group counseling and case management, which shape a practical approach to everyday problems.
In sessions he draws primarily on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods. That means helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavioral changes, and use their own goals to guide work in sessions. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and trauma-focused therapy when past events are part of current struggles.
People come to him for help with panic, social anxiety and phobia, grief, addictions, and relationship or family problems. He describes his role as listening, helping set clear steps, and working toward symptom reduction and better functioning.
Outside clinical work he reads, goes to theater and films, and spends time with his wife, children, and grandson. He has volunteered with his church youth group for over 20 years and brings that long-term community experience into how he supports clients.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and preferences, with the therapist listening closely and helping the client shape what to work on. This approach is useful for issues like self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood difficulties because it emphasizes small experiments and stepwise changes.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and reduce resistance to difficult shifts, which can be helpful for addictions, behavior change, and coping when motivation is low.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, and then recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Ask about available options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to keep.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify thoughts and try small behavior changes. He also uses motivational interviewing to support steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in schools, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health in Florida.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida as stated in his profile.
Does he work with non-US or international clients?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.