Norah Knabe, LMFT

Norah Knabe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been in clinical practice since 2011, bringing 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. As an LMFT she is trained to work with relationships and family systems as well as individual concerns, and she offers therapy both online and in an outpatient setting.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage emotions, navigate relationship challenges, cope with stress, and address common life obstacles. She also has a special interest in animal-assisted therapy and in the therapeutic use of emotional support animals. In sessions she validates clients' feelings, listens to each person’s story, and partners with them to take actionable steps toward change.

Norah helps clients identify emotions and learn strategies to regulate them, providing practical techniques to reduce symptoms while also exploring underlying causes. She emphasizes steady support throughout the process and works to empower clients to make meaningful, sustainable shifts. She follows Brené Brown's reminder that "We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to." Prospective clients are invited to call or email with questions or to set up an appointment.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Emotional Regulation

Norah Knabe integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a supportive space so clients feel heard and are able to explore their goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for stress, relationship difficulties, and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Norah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. She treats the selection of techniques as a shared decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to maintain regular sessions and apply new skills between meetings.