- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Abraham
Abraham Knowles is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience based in Florida. He uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. Abraham speaks English and accepts international clients by remote session formats.
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.
Background and approach
That variety shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person’s situation. Sessions are focused, down-to-earth, and aimed at clear next steps. In session Abraham leans on client-centered therapy to listen and understand what matters most to the individual.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Motivational interviewing strategies help when change feels overwhelming or motivation is low. He has helped people manage trauma, grief, addictions, mood problems, and relationship or family stress.
Other concerns he commonly addresses include ADHD, panic attacks, isolation, communication problems, and issues around intimacy and life purpose. He pairs practical strategies with supportive listening to make goals achievable. Outside of clinical work Abraham enjoys reading, movies, and theater.
He is married and spends time with his adult children and grandson, and he has volunteered with a church youth group for over 20 years. He invites people to reach out when they are ready to start a plan for change.
What Abraham works with
Everything Abraham lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Abraham helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Abraham uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the person’s priorities guide each session. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters, and helping the client decide the next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also part of his work and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. Abraham will discuss options, learn about your goals and preferences, and together you will decide which methods to try and how to adapt them for remote sessions. He frames therapy as a partnership where plans are adjusted as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for interactive skill practice and face-to-face conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share updates between sessions and keep momentum on goals.
Questions people ask about Abraham
What kinds of concerns does Abraham help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, and a wide range of related issues such as addictions, grief, and relationship strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered therapy to listen first and then blends cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to create practical plans for change.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of experience in school settings, community mental health, substance abuse work, and home health in Florida.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practices from Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service; subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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