- Cognitive behavioral work
- Relational therapy focus
- Practical coping tools
About Abigail
Abigail Houseknecht is a LICSW and LCSW with 10 years of clinical experience. She is based in Connecticut and works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also supports people facing relationship trouble, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Abigail uses cognitive behavioral and relational therapy approaches. Sessions are focused on practical steps and on noticing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She tends to follow the client's priorities and helps people decide what to address first.
In conversation she pays attention to how thoughts and feelings affect everyday choices. She will talk through coping tools and small experiments to try between sessions. The work emphasizes what is happening now and what a person can do differently to change outcomes.
Abigail has experience supporting clients with ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns around pregnancy and childbirth, women's issues, young adult transitions, and intimacy-related difficulties. She explains methods plainly and focuses on concrete strategies.
Her approach aims to reduce the overwhelm that comes from repeated emotional reactions. She helps people notice triggers, build clearer responses, and practice alternatives in real life. The first session is used to set priorities and decide on practical next steps.
How Abigail’s approaches translate to online work
Abigail draws from cognitive behavioral work and relational therapy in practical ways. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and uses small experiments to test new ways of responding; it is useful for anger, anxiety, and stress. Relational therapy focuses on how patterns in relationships affect feelings and behavior and helps people try different ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Abigail will collaborate with the client to weigh what feels useful and what fits their goals. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and what to practice between sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try strategies in real life between sessions and report back on what changed.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with everyday anger such as losing temper with close people, building resentment, and frustration at work. The profile lists anger alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses cognitive behavioral and relational therapy approaches and is client led. Sessions focus on practical steps and on the priorities the client brings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns including trauma, depression, and parenting stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is located in Connecticut.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.