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LICSW, LCSW

Abigail Houseknecht, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Abigail

Abigail Houseknecht is a licensed social worker who brings a decade of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and family challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She is based in Connecticut and uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and address intimacy or parenting concerns. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral tools with relational perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and a client-led pace.

Abigail aims to create an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she partners with clients to prioritize goals that matter to them. She has additional experience around LGBT concerns, grief, compassion fatigue, pregnancy and childbirth, autism and Asperger syndrome, social anxiety, and issues commonly faced by young adults and women.

Available for evening sessions during the week, Abigail offers multiple remote session formats to fit different schedules. She describes beginning therapy as a courageous step and focuses on supporting clients through change, helping them find strategies that feel workable in day-to-day life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Abigail commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and relational therapy in her online practice. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete coping skills to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address mood symptoms. Relational therapy emphasizes how patterns of connection and communication affect a person's wellbeing and helps clients explore interpersonal patterns to improve relationships and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to consider symptoms, personal goals, and preferences and then tailors methods so therapy feels useful and manageable over time. Clients are invited to shape pace and priorities throughout the work.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different lifestyles. These remote formats make it easier to maintain regular contact, try shorter check-ins or longer sessions, and fit therapy into evenings or busy days while still working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns such as LGBT issues and social anxiety.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and client-led, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with relational approaches to help clients identify priorities and develop practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with children, teens, families, and individuals facing a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds MA LICSW 120725 and CT LCSW 13148 and practices from Connecticut.
In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeFamily problemsPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Connecticut

Languages

English

What Abigail can help with

Abigail Houseknecht works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Abigail works with children, teens, and families.

Abigail works with clients with stress and anxiety.

Experience and training

Abigail is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut, with 10 years of clinical experience.