- Strengths-based approach
- Skills for emotion regulation
- Focus on relationships
About Angela
Angela Knight is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in California with 29 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also supports those navigating grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
Her style is practical and strengths-based. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and focuses on building useful skills. Sessions include clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Emotionally-focused and attachment-based ideas are used to improve connection and understanding in close relationships.
Angela blends skill teaching with supportive listening. She might introduce exercises for managing anxiety, tools for improving communication, or steps for coping with loss. The work is collaborative, with goals set together and progress reviewed over time.
Her background spans many settings over nearly three decades, which informs a flexible approach to common and complex problems. She uses methods that aim to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning rather than promise quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking, including how sessions are arranged through the site’s Start Therapy workflow.
Her style is practical and strengths-based. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and focuses on building useful skills. Sessions include clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Emotionally-focused and attachment-based ideas are used to improve connection and understanding in close relationships.
Angela blends skill teaching with supportive listening. She might introduce exercises for managing anxiety, tools for improving communication, or steps for coping with loss. The work is collaborative, with goals set together and progress reviewed over time.
Her background spans many settings over nearly three decades, which informs a flexible approach to common and complex problems. She uses methods that aim to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning rather than promise quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking, including how sessions are arranged through the site’s Start Therapy workflow.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early connection patterns shape current relationships. It helps people understand attachment needs, reduce repeated hurtful patterns, and improve closeness with important others. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience; the therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques for anxiety, mood, and behavior change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Angela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She works with clients to set small, achievable steps and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Many people find online work useful for fitting therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also let a therapist use worksheets, guided exercises, and real-time skill coaching in the moment. Ask about current session arrangements when you complete the Start Therapy questionnaire to find what will work best for your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self-esteem challenges, among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is collaborative and practical, focusing on skill building and using the client’s strengths to set and meet goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 29 years of professional experience and has worked across a range of clinical settings during that time.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMFT credential as a California licensed marriage and family therapist and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability through the site.