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Angela Knight, LMFT

California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
  • 29 years experience
  • Licensed LMFT in California
  • Conducts therapy in English

About Angela Knight

Angela Knight is a California-licensed therapist with 29 years of professional experience. As an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), she draws on long-standing clinical work to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, looking for strengths and resources that can be mobilized to meet current challenges and reach more fulfilling goals.

Angela emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support throughout the process. Her practice focuses on teaching practical skills while building on existing capacities, combining evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based strategies drawn from MBSR. These tools are integrated to match each client’s needs and pace, with an emphasis on skill development, emotional awareness, and healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

Clients work collaboratively with Angela to set goals and practice new approaches between sessions, aiming for sustainable shifts in coping, connection, and confidence. Her style balances empathy with active skill-teaching to support lasting change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Angela Knight have?

Angela Knight has 29 years of professional experience.

Is Angela Knight a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 36798.

In which languages does Angela Knight provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Angela Knight located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Angela Knight as my therapist?

You can work with Angela Knight through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Angela Knight work with international clients?

Angela Knight does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Angela Knight cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and problems with motivation by teaching practical strategies to shift thoughts and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving coping skills when stress feels overwhelming. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, supporting deeper connection and resolving attachment-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Angela collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the therapeutic relationship develops. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and individualized.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same practical skills and relational work through these remote formats, helping clients progress toward their goals in ways that suit their lives.

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