About Abigail
Abigail Houseknecht is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and concerns about self-esteem. She also supports those facing trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, and LGBT-related issues. Abigail writes clearly and listens closely to figure out what matters most to each person.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a relational approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday steps clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Abigail aims to make the talking space warm and nonjudgmental so people feel comfortable sharing hard feelings and worries. Abigail has worked professionally for about 10 years and holds an MA and the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Her background includes experience with children, teens, and family situations, and she brings that range to sessions while following each client’s lead.
She prefers to work collaboratively, helping clients pick priorities and try strategies that fit their life. Evening appointments are an option during the week, which can help people who need sessions outside typical work hours. Clients who want to begin are assisted through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.
Abigail practices in Connecticut and uses a mix of video, phone, chat, and messaging formats to meet different needs.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Abigail commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and a relational approach in online work. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve focus, or lift mood. A relational approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship itself - noticing how patterns show up in conversations and using that awareness to try new ways of interacting.When starting work together she treats approach choice as collaborative. The therapist will listen to goals and concerns, review possible techniques, and agree on a plan that fits the client’s needs and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made or priorities change.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging are useful for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options help fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts, Connecticut
- Languages
- English
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