Abraham Knowles, LCSW

Abraham Knowles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 25 years of professional experience. He earned Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of South Florida in 1995 and has built a career across school social work, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and home health services.

He has provided care in a range of formats including individual, group, and family counseling, and has experience with case management. His clinical work draws primarily on cognitive behavioral principles and humanistic client-centered approaches to help people address depression, anxiety, and trauma, among other concerns.

Outside of his clinical practice, Abraham enjoys reading, films, and theater, and spends time supporting his family - he has been married for 31 years and is active in his roles as a husband, father of a son and daughter, and grandfather. He has volunteered with his church youth group for over 20 years.

Abraham approaches therapy with attentive listening and collaborative planning, working with clients to set goals and develop practical steps toward reduced symptoms, stronger self-confidence, healthier relationships, a clearer sense of purpose, and sustained positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Abraham integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where clients explore feelings and goals - this approach helps with self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Abraham works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Abraham is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support, accommodate changing responsibilities, and continue therapeutic work from wherever the client is located while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to each individual.