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Paul Knight, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anxiety and Mood concerns
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About Paul
Paul Knight is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 26 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and the challenge of major life changes. He also assists with addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
Paul uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Sessions are conversation-based with concrete tools and brief practice tasks to use between meetings.
Clients can expect a direct, problem-focused style that looks at current difficulties and behaviors. Paul explains how thoughts, emotions, and actions interact and works with people to test small changes. He offers steps to manage intense feelings, reframe negative thoughts, and reduce avoidance patterns.
His longer experience includes work with aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, HIV/AIDS, hoarding, personality disorder traits, and self-harm concerns. That background informs how he adapts pacing and goals for different situations.
Sessions emphasize learning skills and trying them in daily life. Paul encourages short exercises and follow-up between meetings so progress can be tracked. To begin, readers follow the site process to review options and schedule an initial appointment.
How Paul uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Paul commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in a straightforward way. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift as progress is tracked and challenges change.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and make it easier to follow through on between-session tasks. Licensed professionals, including therapists using CBT and DBT, often adapt exercises and homework so they fit everyday routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and private practice in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What steps do I take to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
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