Abraham Knowles, LCSW

Abraham Knowles is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice in Florida. He uses clear, practical talk to help people untangle overwhelming feelings and find steps they can try right away.

He often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on how thoughts and actions affect mood. He also uses client-centered approaches that prioritize the person's own goals and pace. Those methods are commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and trauma, among other concerns.

Abraham's background includes work in schools, community mental health, substance abuse programs, and home health. That range gives him experience with individual and group formats and with case management tasks when coordinating care is helpful.

He helps people address stress, panic, mood problems, parenting strain, addiction issues, and grief. He also offers support for relationship and intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

His style is straightforward and supportive. He listens first, then helps people build a practical plan with small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier behavior. Outside work he enjoys reading, movies, theater, and time with his family and community volunteering.

Abraham earned a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida in 1995 and holds a Florida LCSW. He welcomes people seeking steady, experienced guidance through life changes and recovery from past hurts.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Abraham commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors, and then test small changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He will talk with the person about symptoms, goals, and what feels helpful, then suggest ways to try different techniques together. The therapist and client will adjust the plan over time based on what works and what does not.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises that use visual materials. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief updates, homework check-ins, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and day-to-day needs.