Aureen Knauls, LCSW

Aureen Knauls is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 9 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. Her practice also emphasizes attachment issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, feelings of isolation or loneliness, and building self-love.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring the therapeutic conversation and treatment plan to meet individual needs. Aureen believes that beginning therapy is a courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and she provides steady support throughout that process.

In sessions she attends to both practical concerns such as motivation and confidence and deeper emotional themes that affect relationships and self-worth. She invites prospective clients to reach out when they are ready to begin work and looks forward to meeting them.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Aureen Knauls uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-oriented work and reflective talk-based approaches. Skills-oriented methods focus on teaching concrete tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and build confidence, helping clients develop day-to-day coping strategies for overwhelming feelings. Reflective, conversational approaches support exploration of relationship patterns, attachment concerns, guilt, and shame so clients can better understand emotional triggers and repair relational dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Aureen collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit for the client’s needs. This collaborative process helps ensure the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by enabling sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within the state.