- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Abraham
Abraham Knowles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 25 years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship problems, and related concerns. He uses straightforward talk, practical steps, and long experience to guide people toward clearer coping and better day-to-day functioning.
He trained at the University of South Florida where he completed a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health in 1995. His background includes school social work, community mental health, substance abuse services, and home health. That range means he has seen how problems like addiction, grief, or burnout affect real routines and relationships.
In sessions he leans on client-centered methods that let the person set the pace. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing shows up when people are weighing change or facing setbacks.
Abraham has provided individual counseling, group work, and family-involved support, and he knows practical case management from earlier roles. He focuses on concrete skills – communication, pacing emotions, coping with triggers, and building predictable routines that reduce stress and anger flare-ups.
Outside clinical work he spends time with his wife, children, and grandson, and volunteers with his church youth group. If someone wants straightforward, experience-based support for anger, anxiety, trauma, or life changes, he offers a calm, steady presence and clear steps to try.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs in the moment. This helps when anger or frustration feels hard to name, because the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying triggers for anger, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing alternative responses that lower reactivity over time.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change. It uses questions and reflections to strengthen personal reasons for change and to plan small, doable steps forward.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying short CBT exercises, using client-centered talk to process feelings, or adding motivational interviewing when needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between appointments. Therapists who offer remote sessions often adapt exercises and between-session tasks so they work in everyday settings rather than relying on in-person materials.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, substance issues, grief, ADHD, and related problems listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, person-focused approach mixing client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working across school social work, community mental health, substance abuse, and home health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.