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- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Relational therapy focus
- Client led priorities
About Abigail
LICSW and LCSW in Connecticut with 10 years of experience, Abigail Houseknecht helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family concerns. She also works with issues around LGBT matters, self-esteem, parenting, grief, intimacy, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related areas. Abigail uses cognitive-behavioral and relational therapy approaches and tends to follow the client’s priorities in sessions.
Abigail keeps sessions straightforward. She asks what feels most pressing and helps people set practical goals. Expect conversations that look at thoughts and behaviors alongside patterns in relationships. The focus is on skills you can use between sessions as well as understanding what led to current problems.
Her core methods include cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and relational work that examines interactions with others. This mix is often used with people coping with anxiety, low mood, trauma responses, and relationship stresses. Abigail describes her role as collaborative and client-led, helping people decide what to work on first.
She brings ten years of clinical experience to appointments and holds the LICSW and LCSW credentials listed. Sessions may cover parenting challenges, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, social anxiety, autism-related topics, and issues common to young adults and women. Abigail works in English and does not accept international clients.
Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling options. To begin, use the site's matching steps to choose online therapy options and book an initial session.
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How her approaches fit into online sessions
Abigail works mainly from cognitive-behavioral and relational therapy approaches. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Relational therapy looks at patterns in how people relate to others and helps identify changes in interactions that improve relationships and intimacy.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Abigail describes her style as client led and will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and situation. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together over time.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions around daily life and keeping regular appointments when travel is difficult. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. The focus is on using sessions in a way that fits the client’s schedule and needs, whether that means shorter check-ins or standard-length appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family concerns, plus ADHD and grief.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside relational therapy and follows the client's priorities when planning work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience in clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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