Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Abigail Houseknecht, LICSW, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence 120725
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 13148
- NPI
- 1265838247
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Abigail supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Cognitive behavioral ideas
- Relational therapy focus
- Parenting and grief
About Abigail
Abigail Houseknecht is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and intimacy. She also supports people facing parenting challenges, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
Abigail primarily uses cognitive behavioral ideas and relational therapy approaches in sessions. She works in a straightforward, client-led way, helping people decide what matters most and then trying practical steps to address those priorities. Conversations focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with attention to how relationships affect everyday life.
Her work includes practical problem solving and talking through emotions tied to life changes such as pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a young adult. She also offers help with social anxiety, phobia, autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns, and women’s issues. The approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with room to adjust as needs change.
Abigail draws on a decade of clinical practice to balance short-term coping strategies and longer-term relationship work. She encourages clear steps people can try between sessions. People who want concrete tools alongside conversation may find this approach helpful.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's process to schedule a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Abigail often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and relational therapy approaches. Cognitive behavioral ideas involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management because it breaks problems into concrete steps.Relational therapy focuses on how interactions with others shape feelings and patterns. It helps people notice recurring dynamics in relationships and try different ways of communicating or setting boundaries, which can reduce conflict and improve connection.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Abigail collaborates with clients to match techniques to goals and preferences. She will help decide whether more action-focused CBT-style work, relational exploration, or a mix makes the most sense for each person.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting therapy into a busy week and shorter check-in conversations when needed. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can help people keep appointments around work, family, and other daily responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting, intimacy-related concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-led style grounded in cognitive behavioral ideas and relational therapy approaches, focusing on practical steps and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience in clinical social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the site for specifics tied to your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers