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Jamitia Wilson-Knight, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jamitia
Jamitia Wilson-Knight is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions and on understanding what gets in the way of change.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. She combines that with client-centered listening so clients lead what matters most to them. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention skills and reduce reactivity during high-stress moments.
Jamitia pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes values and expectations. She works with multicultural concerns and considers how culture affects coping and motivation. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused with room to talk through feelings and try new habits.
In practice she helps people set small, doable goals and track progress. Motivational Interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach supports making clear, personal reasons for moving forward.
She encourages short experiments between sessions to test what helps. The emphasis is on concrete skills rather than long explanations. Jamitia asks about daily routines, patterns, and barriers so plans are realistic.
People who choose her can expect structured conversations, check-ins on goals, and simple exercises to practice outside sessions. This approach is aimed at making steady, practical changes rather than quick fixes.
How Jamitia uses CBT and related methods online
Jamitia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - identifying a thought, testing how accurate it is, and practicing an alternative response. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and habits related to addictions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means listening with attention to what the client says is most important. That approach helps clarify goals and keeps sessions focused on the client's priorities. Mindfulness Therapy is included to build attention and reduce reactivity, using short exercises to practice noticing sensations, breathing, and present-moment experience.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jamitia will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, client-centered work, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing fits best for their goals. She checks progress and adjusts methods based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It also supports doing behavioral experiments in real-life settings and then discussing results during the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including multicultural concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in clinical work supporting people with mood and coping concerns.
Where does she practice and what is her license?
She practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential that indicates her professional license in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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