Angela Knight is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a happier life takes courage and offers steady support as people begin that work.
Angela approaches sessions with a focus on skills and strengths. She teaches practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses emotionally focused ideas and mindfulness strategies to build coping skills and increase emotional awareness.
Her style centers on listening first and following the client's lead. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions typically combine talk with concrete exercises and skill practice to make progress between meetings.
Over her career Angela has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and relationships, including addiction, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, body image, and chronic health issues. She also addresses specialty topics such as adoption and attachment-related concerns.
People who prefer a practical, skills-based approach often find her methods easy to use in daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on emotion and connection, helping people understand patterns that developed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current bonds. Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience, offering a listening space where the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Angela will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adapts strategies over time based on what is helping and what feels workable in daily life.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it makes it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and other obligations. Online meetings can allow shorter check-ins, regular weekly sessions, or a mix of skill-building exercises practiced between appointments to support steady progress.
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, blending listening with teaching new coping tools from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 29 years of professional experience as a licensed therapist practicing in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and bases her practice there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
