Abraham Knowles, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 25 years in practice
Abraham Knowles uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW5307 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1659475648 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Abraham
Abraham Knowles uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience and practices in Florida. He listens carefully and works alongside people to set realistic goals and practical steps.
He earned master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of South Florida in 1995. Over his career he has worked in schools, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health settings.
Background and approach
That variety gives him practical experience with many life situations and systems. Sessions focus on clear, useful tools and on understanding what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors.
Client-centered methods make sure the work follows the person’s pace and priorities. He has supported people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, grief, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. Additional focuses include communication problems, feelings of emptiness, isolation, panic, dissociation, and self-harm.
He also helps people who are questioning their life purpose or navigating major life changes. Abraham commonly uses individual and group formats and offers a straightforward, practical style. Outside of clinical work he enjoys reading, movies, theater, and spending time with his family and church youth activities.
He emphasizes steady, achievable progress and works with people to build confidence and better relationships.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Abraham lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Abraham names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Abraham uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s priorities so the conversation stays relevant to what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change distressing patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or an easier fit during a work break. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options give flexibility for different schedules, comfort levels, and daily demands.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Abraham address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and build practical skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of experience, including roles in school settings, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and home health.
Where is he licensed and based?
Abraham is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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